Very interesting. The cardiology AQ interests me. This is an American examination/qualification though so I'm just wondering if this qualification is highly recognised/coveted in Malaysia or is it a qualification for a subset of pharmacists to pat each other's backs and nothing more? Not being sarcastic or rhetorical - would like some answers 

Hi Mercy, thanks for your explanation.

Theoretically, is there any drug or (ACE inhibitor) that one can take to repair the mitral valve (due to the complication of rheumatic fever) without undergo an open heart surgery?

Very interesting. The cardiology AQ interests me. This is an American examination/qualification though so I'm just wondering if this qualification is highly recognised/coveted in Malaysia or is it a qualification for a subset of pharmacists to pat each other's backs and nothing more? Not being sarcastic or rhetorical - would like some answers 

It is not recognized here. We are fighting for recognition as we speak right now. It is recognized in US (obviously ), Suadi, Singapore, Aussie, etc. Passing the paper is not easy. You can have a go at the free test questions to see how you fair. I would say that individuals whom passed the exams have a certain level of knowledge that is required by a Pharmacotherapy Specialist. However, other qualities in terms of practical experience, the capability to handle doctors and patients, etc is up to the individual's practice.

well, the first thing you should worry about is how proficient is your japanese. English programs are basically useless in Japan if you plan to stay there since everything from top to bottom will be in japanese.
better start practicing your japanese to be as good as your SPM english/bahasa malaysia then. it's a really really long and arduous process to be a pharmacist in Japan. 6 years of studies, and very tough public exams and not to mention huge competition with the rest of the locals. pharmacy =/= pharmacology.

No, it doesn't work that way unfortunately. Once a mitral valve is damaged, the only way to repair it is surgically. The damage may cause mitral stenosis/regurgitation. BUt the ultimately clinical course will lead to failure of the ventricle. ACE-i , Beta blockers, etc will only serve to prevent the remodelling of the heart due to the neurohormonal storm caused by a failing heart. Whether to send a patient for valve repair/replacement depends on many factors, such as age, the extent of damage, etc. The choice of valve is also affected by whether the patient intends to get pregnant, or will they be able to be compliant to medications, etc.

Adenosine antagonists was once held as the holy grail for Acute Heart Failure . Unfortunately recent clinical data do not show that.

Hello Everyone there
I'm doing my SPM this year and would like to know about the pathways to do my pharmacy in US.I know i have to take pre-U after SPM in order to take up the course in uni,but perhaps i could go to US straight after SPM?Wondering did anybody here go to US to do pharmacy after SPM?Or something like Pre-Pharmacy there?
I'm really confused as there is not much information regarding studying pharmacy in US.

Sorry for my poor English >< Hoping that you guys could help me...
Thank you in advance!

well in a nut shell to enter a pharmacy school in USA is via a graduate pathway. you have to first complete all the pre-requisite subjects (about 2 years, can be done through ADP if you are not aiming for Ivy league unis) required for pharmacy school, before getting accepted into a pharmacy degree (another 4-5 years).

Hmm... May I ask which uni here has better ADP for pharmacy? I've searched ADP in Sunway University,it is said that Credit transfer options are available to US universities, such as Oregon State University, Purdue University, University of Michigan, and also Canadian universities, such as University of Alberta.Since places are limited, it is rather difficult to get into these top universities. Preference is given to in-state students. Well as for Taylor,I couldn't find pharmacy for ADP ><

Sorry for my stupid questions >< I really need help :'(

There is no specific ADP for pharmacy. you just have to complete the necessary subjects, eg biology, chemistry, calculus etc. and then with your results only you apply with the respective universities (not sure are there any other requirements or not). yeah top USA universities are really hard to enter, especially pharmacy schools. not sure why do you want to go USA in the first place as there are slightly easier options available but all the best to you.

Thank you ^^ Is it a better choice for me to just go to foundation or Alevel or SAM in KL and go to Aussie or UK after that? And if I choose foundation,is MUFY a good choice? I heard many of them said that Alevel is quite tough. If you dont mind,could you please tell me which one is the easier and more suitable option? ><
Thankyou

if you really want to prepare yourself for the pharmacy course then it's best if you do A-levels/SAM. Are you parents able to finance you to UK/Aussie in the first place? MUFY is an easy option to get into Monash but you will have to work hard during your degree to catch up.

Does anyone know when pharmacists will be able to obtain dispensing rights in Malaysia? Spoke to one of my seniors recently and he told me the government is trying to imply it anytime soon? Any confirmation to this info?

Interesting thread.

Am a newly graduate from IMU Bpharm. Would be happy to answer any questions!

Hello, anyone applying to Nottingham in UK for 2013 intake?

I received an email from them asking me to go for an interview in their teaching centre in KL, so I was wondering if it was normal, because I never knew they conducted interviews for international students.

Much help appreciated here, thank you!

Hi there.

I applied to Nottingham Mpharm 2013 intake, however I was not shortlisted for the course. Will you mind to tell me which pre-u course you did and what are your grades? I did Edexcel A level (3A and 1B)

So I just got news that my interview offer from Notts was an error as they had too many applicants so I had to be rejected despite good forecast results.

If I don't want to take a gap year, should I opt for IMU or Monash or Taylors?

If I go to Taylors or IMU I plan to take the 2+2 program.

I'm pretty sure I can meet their entry requirements, just that I'm rather bummed that my first choice is off the list if I don't plan to take a gap year now.

Will it make a difference in terms of job opportunities depending on which Uni I choose? Let's say I get a degree from Strathclyde via my twinning program. Will an employer prefer a Nottingham degree over mine? Does it work that way?

Taylors -> Cardiff seems like a decent option since Cardiff is quite consistently high ranked. But I'm worried about the 2 years in Taylors. I've heard nothing about people taking Pharmacy there!