Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare by offering remarkable capabilities in diagnostics, decision-making, and patient care. Recent research published in JAMA Network Open demonstrated that large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, can outperform human physicians in diagnostic tasks under controlled scenarios (Hswen & Rubin, 2024). This potential has sparked enthusiasm, yet concerns about ethical…
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A Sacred Reminder
Pain visits briefly, yet leaves its trace,Teaching me life’s fragile grace.Once I moved freely, without a care,Now I am still, bound to this lair. Morphine falters, the ache holds tight,Each throb reveals life’s true light.A trial uncovering gifts once unseen,Blessings hidden in what had been. I see my mother, her pain endured,A life of suffering,…
The teacher
A teacher stands, a beacon bright, To guide the lost, to show the light. Not just for those who walk the straight, But for the ones who hesitate. The duty’s weight is not for ease, It calls to nurture, calls to please. To shape the mind, the heart, the soul, To make the broken spirit…
Rising Medical Costs and the Need for Sustainable Solutions
The escalating cost of healthcare in Malaysia has become a pressing concern. With private hospitals increasing charges and insurance premiums rising in tandem, many Malaysians find themselves priced out of private care. This growing financial burden is forcing more people to turn to public hospitals, placing unprecedented pressure on a system already operating at capacity.…
Strategic Framework for KOM 2025–2030: Realising Competence and Compassion
The Kulliyyah of Medicine (KOM) at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) has developed a transformative strategic framework for 2025–2030. Guided by the Tawhidic worldview, the framework integrates faith (iman), knowledge (‘ilm), and good character (akhlaq) into every aspect of its academic, research, and community engagement efforts. It aims to produce healthcare professionals who embody…
My Pray
I feel so tired, the nights turn grey, My mind keeps spinning, worries stay. From top and bottom, demands don’t sway, Yet Allah guides me, come what may. The leaders question, their doubts they say, The staff grow restless, their hopes decay. Resources dwindle, fears find their way, But Allah’s wisdom will not delay. No…
Embracing Sustainable Healthcare for a Healthier Planet and Future
Sustainable healthcare is a transformative approach that not only ensures the effective delivery of healthcare services but also aligns with the principles of planetary health. Planetary health recognises the interconnectedness of human health and the environment, emphasising that the well-being of humanity depends on the health of the Earth’s ecosystems. By reducing healthcare’s environmental impact,…
Strengthening MBBS Curriculum through Tawhidic Epistemology
The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) MBBS programme was recently accredited for another five years, with a revised curriculum set to launch for the 2025/2026 cohort. This new curriculum restructures the programme into the university’s three-semester academic system, aligning it with the broader university framework. It also emphasises practical and clinical skills in assessments and…
One Health as an Approach and Planetary Health as the Outcome
Recently, I had the privilege of catching up with an old colleague, Professor Razita Sham, who has been appointed as a Professor in the Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Prof Razita, who is retiring from UNIMAS, and I share a professional history. Although she is more senior than I am, we completed…
Using AI in Medicine and Preparing a Framework for Medical Education
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine is transforming healthcare, enabling advanced diagnostics, improved decision-making, and operational efficiencies. However, its application requires careful consideration to ensure that the essence of patient care—ethical responsibility and compassion—is maintained. Clear guidelines are essential to navigate this evolving landscape while simultaneously preparing medical professionals to harness AI effectively…