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Rising Career Regrets in Medicine?

Dr Sivabala Selvaratnam, Organising Chairman of Career Guidance Conference, Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) | Dr Sindhiya Devi, House Officer | Lee Ching Wei, Director of Enrolment, EduAdvisor

29-Jan-26 16:00

Rising Career Regrets in Medicine?

When young medical graduates and doctors raise concerns about working conditions, stress levels, remuneration and low morale in healthcare, how much of this is due to mismatched expectations and poor career decisions? We find out why it’s important for aspiring medical students to understand what they’re really getting into, before they (or their parents) make career decisions that could have lifelong implications. Find out how to register for MMA’s Career Guidance Conference (7-8th February 2026, at M World Hotel, Petaling Jaya) here.


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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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