Introduction The MBBS programme is designed to produce doctors who are competent, compassionate, and safe. This aim extends beyond technical proficiency to cultivate healthcare professionals who are ethically driven, empathetic, and dedicated to the wellbeing of both their patients and society at large. As the world faces increasingly complex health challenges due to environmental crises,…
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E-cigarettes as a Harm Reduction Strategy
Introduction Amid growing concerns about long-term health impacts and youth uptake, over 33 countries, including Brazil, India, and Singapore, have instituted complete bans on e-cigarettes and vaping products. These bans underscore health concerns, especially regarding potential harms and unknown long-term effects (Ecigator, 2024; Statista, 2024; Global Issues, 2024). In contrast, around 87 nations regulate vaping…
Recalibrating Careers in Medical Education: A Call for Change in Appraisal and Promotion Systems
The role of a medical educator or clinical lecturer goes beyond disseminating knowledge; it embodies the spirit of mentorship, guidance, and the holistic development of future healthcare professionals. However, the current landscape in medical education appraisal and promotion systems appears to shift this focus, often prioritising individual achievements over collective institutional goals. This article argues…
Adapting Medical Education to Generational Differences: A Call for Systemic Change
Medical education is transforming significantly due to generational shifts in learners’ expectations, learning styles, and demands. With the rise of Millennials, Generation Z, and the emerging Generation Alpha, traditional approaches in medical training are being challenged. The educational system and teaching methods must evolve to ensure that medical education continues to produce competent physicians who…
Incorporating Sejahtera and Planetary Health into Higher Education Curricula: A Path to Sustainable Global Well-being
The rise of planetary health as an essential framework for addressing the intersecting challenges of human and environmental health has created a need for clarity. However, it is often confused with other important global frameworks, including global health, sustainable development goals (SDGs), Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), environmental health, and One Health. Each of these…
Are University Rankings Fair? A Reflection on the “Ranking Game”
University rankings have become a dominant force in shaping perceptions of academic quality, and influencing decisions from students, governments, and funding bodies. Global rankings, such as Times Higher Education (THE), QS World University Rankings, and Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), offer a comparative tool for evaluating universities across a range of criteria. However, growing…
HONOR Magic V3 and Magic Pen
I recently purchased the HONOR Magic V3 alongside the Magic Pen, with hopes of enhancing my productivity, especially for document signing and note-taking. The Magic V3 is a strong performer with a great display, but there are a few areas where it hasn’t quite met my expectations. Document Signing and Stamping ExperienceA key reason for…
Integrating Islamic Epistemology into Medicine
Epistemology, derived from the Greek words episteme (knowledge) and logos (study or discourse), refers to the branch of philosophy that examines knowledge’s nature, origins, and scope. It explores fundamental questions about acquiring, validating, and applying knowledge. In the Islamic tradition, epistemology extends beyond the material and empirical realms, incorporating naqli (revealed) knowledge from divine sources…
About tembeling 2.0
Welcome to Tembeling 2.0, a platform where thought-sharing reaches new heights with the advent of AI. I am Jamalludin Ab Rahman. Currently, I am the Dean of the Kulliyyah of Medicine at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Chair of the Council of Deans of Public University Medical Faculties, and President of the Persatuan Pakar…