The Official Newsletter of the University of Puthisastra (UP)-Vol.43 July 2020 Download
OPERATING TABLES INSTALLED IN OUR SIMULATION LABORATORY
The University of Puthisastra (UP) continues to invest in quality education. Recently, three operating tables (OT) have been installed in the Simulation Laboratory. The installation of these tables will improve considerably the simulation-based surgical training program, that allows training of medical students in sutures, chest drains, wound dressing and other procedures. The students will also acquire the communication skills needed to be part of a surgical team and will learn how to take prompt action in unexpected occurrences that may happen during a surgical operation. We are confident that the acquisition of these tables will contribute to boost our students’ knowledge and experience in surgery.
Cambodia CS Programming Cup 2020 Reaches Its Conclusion After Four Weeks Of Competition
This tournament reached its conclusion with Round Four, which was the hardest round, limited to 24 hours and was related to the topics of:
Combinatorics
Dynamic Programming
Graph Theory
Bit Manipulations
The top 15 students among 126 received a well deserved certificate! For the ICT Department it was a pleasure to contribute to the first nationwide coding competition in Cambodia which we believe will inspire students nationwide to develop their skills in Information & Communication Technology.UP would like to thank the organisers at Paragon International University, supporters at the Royal University of Phnom Penh as well as the sponsors, Mango Byte and Slash Foundry, who made this event possible. We’re already looking forward to CS Cup 2021!
WHAT’S UP ON CAMPUS
-16-17-18 September 2020, pchum ben days -24 september 2020, constitutional day
3rd Batch is opening now !
Online Teaching and Learning in Foundation Year: From Lecturers’ Perspectives
Foundation Year (FY) commenced its online teaching and learning through Google Meet on 25th May 2020, which marks the official launch of Semester 2 for the Academic Year 2019-2020. FY uses Google Meet and UPOP as its mediums of instruction, engagement, and two-way communication between course lecturers and students.
During Week 6 of the semester, the majority of students turned up on time for live delivery, while demonstrating enthusiasm and interest in the sessions. Despite some challenges, such as internet connectivity issues, occasional power outages experienced by some students (and a little tardiness), we made sure each individual student was not left behind as they were given full access to teaching resources, such as pre-recorded videos, recorded lessons, PowerPoint slide presentations and other teaching and learning materials. These materials are made available in UPOP, and also sent to students via the Telegram app on request, in order to ensure equal and equitable accessibility for everyone.
Another teaching method to make sure that students are not disadvantaged by live delivery due to the aforementioned obstacles is ‘UPOP enquiry.’ Some lecturers have created online forums, which are one of UPOP’s many tools, where they posted discussion questions, case-based questions, and scenarios in UPOP to undertake follow-up comprehension checks. Some lecturers chose to do so in advance of their classes, with the intent being to enable students to increase their sense of class preparedness and to help them master the lessons positively. Students have also been getting involved in peer-assisted learning and question-and-answer sessions allocated during live instruction classes. These sessions enable each student to pose questions under discussion; lecturers ask students questions and vice versa.
The level of engagement with this approach does vary from class to class, regardless of a variety of online methodologies being employed by FY lecturers. Some lecturers have reported back that one of the major causes of this is that the students have not yet become completely used to this new teaching-learning paradigm and will need more time to familiarise themselves with it. However, the vast majority of students have been able to manage to attend the classes during the first part of Semester Two, which is a real success for them, and an endorsement of the intense work done by UP to continue to provide excellent teaching and learning.
UP Laboratory Sciences alumni Quotes
Full name: Huot Lychhea
Majoring at UP: Medical Laboratory Technology
Current workplace: Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS)
Work experience: Malarial Microscope, Malarial In-Vitro culture, Entomology (Feeding and
Dissection), G6PD Testing, Be Trainer G6PD testing, completed “External Competence Assessment for Malarial Microscope” (ECA level 1) certify by WHO, Completed “Transport Biomedical Transportation” course.
“Failure beats success when it comes to how much you can learn from it”.
Full name: Heng Leangyi
Majoring at UP: Medical Laboratory Technology
Current workplace: Institut Pasteur du Cambodge
“Nothing impossible: the word itself says: “I’m possible!”
Pathways to succeed in pharmacy,filed by PharmaCareer Club
PharmaCareer Club aims to orient pharmacy students to choose the right career pathway based on their competencies and potentials, and to provide pharmacy students with successful experiences and tips from professionals working within the dynamic field of pharmacy. With 50 participants, PharmaCareer Club invited two honorable speakers in the past two weeks.
Mr. Uch Navin, the Owner of Propey Pharmacy and the Industrial Operations Director of PPM, shared his knowledge and experiences within the pharmaceutical industry. Economic growth has resulted from improvements in the regional production chain, and the pharmaceutical industry has played an important role in boosting the economy. The influence of the role of working as a pharmacist was explored within this context of economic growth in the wider pharmaceutical industry.
Mr. Uch Navin has had extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry since 2009. He was also the recipient of the Investco Best Practice Award in 2013.
He explained and shared his questions and reflections in detail, specifically about the potential of the local pharmaceutical industry to grow and develop within the wider healthcare market. He also provided excellent advice and tips on how to become a qualified pharmacist, as well as information about various opportunities that pharmacists can use to build on their talents. Finally, he gave positive guidance on how to achieve success in a professional career. These kind of events can only stimulate the potential of pharmacy students, particularly those have a passion for the industry.
Moving from the private sector to the public sector, Dr. Chhay Sopanhana, who currently works at Kandal Provincial Health Department as a Regulatory Officer in charge of private sector and quality improvement, gave a presentation about the role of working as a pharmacist within a public sector setting. He kindly shared his experiences of the roles of a pharmacist in the public health system, with a particular focus on provincial health department work. His experience serves as a great example for students as they begin to consider their future areas of work within the pharmaceutical profession.
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UP Pharmacy Continues To Provide Year 4 Online Clerkship Training During The Campus Closure Period
Clerkship is an opportunity provided to students to observe and practise what they have learned at the university, in order to improve their practical skills and attitude towards best practice in the profession of pharmacy. During the period of the Covid-19 pandemic, all schools and universities remain physically closed.
Physical clerkship activities are also postponed but in response, UP is providing online delivery courses. UP’s Faculty of Pharmacy has developed an innovative online program to ensure that students receive the best possible quality of education, particularly within the domain of clerkship for out Year 4 pharmacy students. Online Clerkship training in the medical laboratory, by speakers from eight different hospitals in Cambodia was conducted by them sharing their clerkship experiences and activities. The content of this training focused on laboratory structure, laboratory management, testing methods, and the challenges within hospitals and medical laboratories that our students will face during their own clerkships.
At the end of the training, the students were able to understand the processes and experiences in laboratory activities, pharmacists’ responsibilities in hospitals, how workflow works, analytical methods, as well as machinery and equipment usage in hospital settings such as hematology, bacteriology, biochemistry, serology and immunology. The online clerkship training helps to improve clinical practice and overall attitudes towards pharmaceutical care. And as the course continues to run, adjustments will continue to be made to tailor the contents of the clerkship, in order to continue improvements its outcomes for students.
Master of Science in Dentistry (Prosthodontics), Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand
2005-2012
Doctor of Dental Surgery Course, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (DDS)
Work Experience:
2018 – Present
Royal Phnom Penh Hospital, Phnom Penh Cambodia
2015-Present
Part time lecturer and clinical tutor at UP Dental Clinic
2012-2015
General dental practitioner & Prosthodontist, Master Care Dental Clinic, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Dr. Hout Dane
DDS, MSc in Prosthodontics
Education:
2005-2012
Doctor of Dental Surgery Course, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (DDS)
2014-2016
MSc in Prosthodontics, Mahidol University, Thailand
Work Experience:
2011-2012
Imputhavy Dental Clinic
2012-2014
Bunheng Dental Clinic
2014- Present
Part time lecturer and clinical tutor at UP Dental Clinic
Dr. Bathsheba Jael Turton
Master in Community Dentistry
Education:
2004 – 2008
Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Credit, University of Otago, ZN
2011 – 2013
Master of Community Dentistry with Distinction, University of Otago, NZ
Work Experience:
2014 – Present
Dentist, Roomchang dental and aesthetic hospital
2013 – Present
Part time lecturer and clinical tutor at UP
Dr. Tort Borany
B-Ed, DDS, MSc in Dentsitry
Education:
2013-2015
Post graduated course in Master of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
2005-2012
Doctor of Dental Surgery Course, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (DDS)
2006-2010
Bachelor of Education in English, Institute of Foreign Languages, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Work Experience:
2012-2013
Dental Practitioner
2012
Part time lecturer at American Intercon Institute
Present
UP
Dr. Try Ky
DDS, PhD in Dental Science
Education:
2013-2017
Graduate School of Dentistry, Hiroshima University, Japan
2010-2012
Institute of Foreign Languages, Teaching methodology
2005-2012
University of Health Science, Dental Faculty
Work Experience:
2018- Present
Master Care Dental Clinic, Part Time Lecturer at UP
Dr. Chea Chanbora
DDS, PhD in Dental Science
Education
2011- 2016
Hiroshima University, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Japan (PhD)
2003- 2008
Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia, Faculty of Education, Cambodia (B.Ed. in TESOL)
1996-2006
University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Odontostomatology, Cambodia (DDS)
2002
Pasteur Institute of Paris, France (Diploma of Bacteriology and Diploma of Inter-university)
1995- 1998
Technical School for Medical Care, Cambodia (Certificate of Medical Laboratory)
1995- 1998
10 January High School, Cambodia
Qualifications Obtained
2016
PhD in Dental Science
2008
Bachelor of Art in Teaching English (B.Ed in TESOL)
2006
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
2002
Diploma of Bacteriology and Diploma of Inter-university
1998
Certificate of Medical Laboratory
Work Experience:
2016-2018
Independent researcher (Hiroshima University)
2006- 2011
Dental practitioner (Penh Vong Dental Clinic); Community Dental Practitioner (University of Health Sciences)
2008- 2011
Teaching English to students (Pannasastra University of Cambodia) (TESOL)
1999-2002
Technician of medical laboratory in microbiology (Pasteur Institute of Cambodia)
Dr. Kung Sophannary
DDS, PhD in Dental Science from TMDU (Tokyo Medical and Dentistry University)
Education
2014 – 2018
PhD degree in Dental Science, Department of Periodontology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Japan
2005 – 2012
DDS degree, Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Health Sciences (UHS), Cambodia
Work Experience
2012 – 2014
Co-founder of D-One dental clinic, Battambang.
2011 – 2012
Student coordinator, A & H Fujimoto Foundation
Present
UP, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Dr. Kung Kalyan
B-Ed, DDS, PhD in Dental Science from TMDU (Tokyo Medical and Dentistry University)
Education:
2006:
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
2007
Bachelor of Education (B-Ed), Royal University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
2011- 2012
Research student, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
2012-2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Dental Sciences, Department of Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
Work Experience
2007-2011
Worked in a Private Practice, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
2012
Research assistant for woman researcher, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
2012- 2014
Member of Global Center of Excellence (GCOE) program, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
Presently
UP, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Dr. Steven Cohn
AM, DDS, Endodontist
Dr Steven Cohn AM is a specialist endodontist in Sydney. Steve has taught undergraduate and postgraduate endodontics at the University of Sydney and Westmead Hospital since 1979 and is the former Director of Postgraduate Endodontic Education at the University of Sydney. In 1998 Steve started the first microscope training courses for endodontists in Australia. Since 2009 Steve, Dr Rick Spencer and Ms Barbara Faulkner have conducted microscope courses for general practitioners. These courses have continued annually since 1998 and 2009 respectively. Steve also does hands on microscope training on an individual basis in dentist’s rooms on request.
Dr Cohn also presents “hands on“ clinics on rubber dam utilisation with Dr Rick Spencer and Ms Barbara Faulkner emphasising rubber dam application in both endodontics and general practice. Steve has also made a rubber dam training video for the ADA (NSW Branch) CPD.
Dr Cohn has also maintained a long interest in dental radiology. He was a consultant to the Dunvale and Rinn corporations and assisted with developing both the Rinn DS and DS Endo devices. He solely designed both the Snapex (1979) and TruView (2017) radiography systems, both specifically designed to be used with all endodontic and restorative procedures carried out under rubber dam. Steve regularly conducts “hands on” radiology workshops throughout Australia. Until recently Dr Cohn was a Federal ADA Media Advisor responsible for the development and delivery of educational content for the dental profession.
Geoffrey is a psychotherapist working in private practice in Sydney CBD. Psychotherapy has been a natural evolution from working in dentistry in both specialist prosthodontic and hospital based practice. Geoffrey’s shared experiences with patients who present with complex medical and dental health problems and often with deep-seated emotional issues led him to undertake a training in psychotherapy.
Initially he delved into the world of psychology and counselling studying through ACAP and then followed a placement with ASCA – which then led to commencing a training with theUniversity of Sydney Complex Trauma Unit at Westmead Hospital graduating with a Masters of Science in Medicine in Psychotherapy.
Geoffrey is enrolled in continuing professional development activities and as part of his clinical psychotherapy practice has regular supervision.
Geoffrey practices both short and long term psychotherapy informed by the Conversational Model of Psychotherapy. He has a particular interest in individuals who present with: complex trauma and psychosomatic complaints and in patients who have complex life stories who may be suffering from anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of their life experiences.
“One day – the silent past arrives and becomes the invisible present and the story has to find a way to be told and heard.” Renn 2012
Prof. Dr. Rosnah Binti Zain
BDSc (Qld), MS (Mich), Fellow AAOMP (USA), FASc, Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, MAHSA University
The joy of changing a person’s life by creating a beautiful, healthy smile is one of the rewards of being a dentist. Dentistry is a complex field as it is both challenging and rewarding.
Dentistry is the art and science of prevention and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity and associated with maxillofacial region. A dental surgeon provides professional support to the community to achieve and maintain optimum oral health.
MAHSA’s Faculty of Dentistry is committed to mentor our students in all levels of dental science. It offers 3 different programmes, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Diploma in Dental Technology and Certificate of Dental Surgery Assistant.
Dr. Kack Kyun Kim
Education:
1971-1973
Pre-Dental Course, Art and Science College, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK)
1973-1978
College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK
Qualifications:
1978
D.D.S., B.S. in Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK
1980
M.S. in Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK
1983
Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK
Work Experience
1987-1991
Full-time Instructor in Oral Microbiology, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK
1988-1990
Research Associate, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Indiana University, U.S.A.
1991-1997
Assistant Professor in Oral Microbiology, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK
1997 – 2006
Associate Professor in Oral Microbiology, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK
2006 – Present
Professor in Oral Microbiology/Immunology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK
For the last 3 weeks Professor Kack-Kyun Kim has been visiting UP to teach oral microbiology to dental students. Professor Kim has recently retired from Seoul National University Faculty of Dentistry which is regarded as the top dental school in Korea. Cambodia sorely lacks expertise in this area and he gave a series of lectures on oral immunology and microbiology to year 2 dental students.
Professor Kim has been coming to Cambodia to teach almost every year since 2009. In recognition of Professor Kim’s significant contribution to dental education at UP, to Cambodia and to needy patients the President of UP Professor Ian Findlay has awarded Professor Kim with the title of Adjunct Professor of Oral Microbiology. UP continues to bring top international lecturers to UP to expose our students to World Leading expertise and experiences to help our students obtain a world class education
Prof. Andrew Sandham
Education:
– King Edward VI School, Lichfield, England – King Edward VI School, Stourbridge, England – University of Durham, England (BDS) – University of Edinburgh, Scotland (PhD)
Qualification:
– L.D.S.R.C.S (Royal College of Surgeons, England) 1966 – B.D.S. (University of Durham) 1966 – F.D.S.R.C.S. (Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh) 1970 – D Orth R.C.S. (Royal College of Surgeons, England) 1971 – PhD. (University of Edinburgh) 1987 – Licenciado en Odontología (L.D.S.) 1990 – Doctor en Odontología (D.D.S.) Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia, Madrid Tandarts – The Netherlands 1991 – D.M.O. Specialist Orthodontist Diploma Nederlandse Maatschappij tot bevordering Der Tandheelkunde (NMT) (Netherlands) 1991 – F.Ac.Med (Singapore) Fellowship of the Academy of Medicine Singapore 1997 – F.I.C.D. (by nomination) Fellowship of the International College of Dentistry 1997 – Fellowship of World Federation of Orthodontists (by election) 1998 Fellow Royal Society of Medicine London UK 2012
Work Experience:
Professor of Dental Science 2007 – 2014
Head Discipline of Dentistry
James Cook University
Cairns, Australia
Director of postgraduate dental studies 2009 – 2015
Adjunct Professor 2014 – 2015
James Cook University
College of Medicine & Dentistry
Cairns, Australia
Academic Dental Consulting (CEO) 2014 – present
Advisor, Faculty of Health Sciences 2014 – present
University of Puthisasta, Phnom Penh
Research Fellow, University of Western 2016 -present
Australi