Assalamualaikum and Good Day,

I would like to express my utmost gratitude to God for His grace that once again the 2nd Medical Undergraduates’ Annual Scientific Research Meeting can be held. This meet is an annual event for the Special Study Module (SSM). Congratulations to all supervisors who have given priceless advice and guidance to all students in order to make each research a success. I also dedicate this speech to all 5th year Medical Students 2010/2011, who have worked tirelessly to carry out their research which would be presented in this seminar. Congratulations to all!  

As you all already know, SSM was designed to expose students to the process of medical research in hopes that all students can truly understand and appreciate the trials and tribulations of carrying out a research. This process is capable of improving students from the Integrated Curriculum who would be UKM’s and this nation’s pride in the future. I hope and pray that this year’s SSM researches can be published in both local and international journals. For your information, 30% of last year’s research papers were accepted for publication in international researches. This would definitely highlight UKM’s name in the international arena, especially as a research university.

I hope that SSM has benefited all students and inculcate the research culture in each student. I believe that this year’s seminar would be a success. Thanks to all the hard work by the students. Forty two manuscripts from SSM research is indeed a priceless gift for me. Alhamdulillah.

Finally, I would like to congratulate the students and lecturers in the Committee who have worked very hard to ensure the success of this meet.

Thank you.

"Towards World Class Research"


Prof. Dr. Ruszymah Bt Hj Idrus Coordinator,
2nd Medical Undergraduates
Annual Scientific Research Meeting
Head of the Special Study Module