Article was co-written with Dr Swee Kheng Khor. First published in The Edge Weekly online on 8th June 2021, and in print on 5th June […]
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Long COVID: An Impending Public Health Crisis | Harvard Public Health Review
First published in the Harvard Public Health Review on 23rd May 2021. I observe with interest regarding the developments surrounding the COVID-19 restrictions in the […]
How Hubris and Misogyny Affect Patient Care | Harvard Public Health Review
First published in the Harvard Public Health Review on 16th May 2021. As a physician, I aim to provide the best medical care and alleviate […]
The Kalsom Movement in the 2020 Youth Solutions Report (UN SDSN Youth)
As the Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Kalsom Movement, I am proud to announce that The Kalsom Movement is one of the 50 youth-led organisations worldwide to be featured in the SDSN Youth Solutions Program’s 2020 Youth Solutions Report.
Not Too Young to Make a Difference | Royal Commonwealth Society
First published on the Royal Commonwealth Society website. As Associate Fellow of Royal Commonwealth Society and the Chair of Board of Trustees of The Kalsom Movement, I share my experience to convince you why it is not too young to make a difference.
Countering Everyday Extremism Against Women: The Other Pandemic
I was invited to give a keynote speech by Sisters of Islam, a civil society organisation with the aim to advocate the rights of women within the Islamic framework, for their Regional Youth Caucus Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in October 2019. The meeting was held as a lead up to the first Sisters in Islam international conference on” Islam Unsurrended: Women Against Extremism” which saw the launching of a key report on the perceptions of Muslim women and equality in Malaysia, funded by the European Union. The article below has been modified and updated from my speech.
Medicine in the Age of Disinformation | Asia Europe Foundation Education
First published on the Asia Europe Foundation Education Blog. The ease of putting up and accessing information online contributes to the burgeoning of pseudoscience. Scientific literacy is the key to solve this issue.
Endometriosis, misogyny in medicine, and my career as a woman in science
I was invited by OxWEST (Oxford Women in Engineering, Science & Technology) on my published work on endometriosis, misogyny in medicine, and my scientific and […]
Making New Year’s Resolutions for a Wholesome 2021
Happy 2021! Making new year’s resolutions this time seems like a futile exercise and it is daunting to start the year when we are still […]
Building Resilience: Top 3 Tips for Success 1
Too often when people speak about their success journey, they love portraying the idea it was all smooth sailing for them by listing accolades and achievements. The reality is that behind the seemingly perfect Instagram or LinkedIn façade of many people including myself are failures, criticisms, depression and other mental health issues, and life circumstances that are rarely spoken about.
Maintaining Boundaries: Partie Deux
It takes two to tango. Maintaining boundaries in relationships is a tricky one. Playing Agony Aunt today, but I am no expert.
Inspirational Asian Women in Medicine: A Non-Exhaustive List
A non-exhaustive compilation of inspirational Asian women in medicine who have inspired me and countless others into pursuing a career in medicine.