Introduction
Special Study Module (SSM) is a compulsory medical research for the Medicine undergraduates in UKM. It is conducted concurrently through Year 4 and 5 as they undergo clinical training in other medical fields. In this module, students are allowed to choose their research of interest from an array of medical field under the supervision and guidance of experienced specialists and consultants. Towards the end of the 16 months of research, they are required to present their research findings in this annual scientific research meeting.

Throughout this module, medical students are trained to improve their research skills, and also to cultivate their interest in the medical research field. Of course, they will also be able to build self-confidence, communication skills, professional judgment and to promote teamwork in their respective research group. The abstract and full manuscript of their research would be submitted for future publication purposes.

In 2009, the 1st Annual Scientific Meeting was held with great success. More is to be expected from the 2nd SSM Annual Scientific Meeting which would be held on the 25th of May, 2010. The theme for the coming 2nd Medical Undergraduates Annual Scientific Meeting would be:


There will be 42 researches waiting to be presented, to be heard, and to make an impact on the local medical scene, if not internationally.