WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR CONFERENCE?

1. Earn 16 CPD points claimable during APC cycle renewal (1st July 2023 – 30th
June 2024).

2. Held in Putrajaya: easy transportation access, next to Alamanda Shopping

Mall.

3. All accepted abstracts will be published in the Malaysian Family Physician

Journal.

4. Reasonable registration fee.

5. Opportunity to learn about medical procedures for FREE.

6. Join Golden Jubilee AFPM Gala Dinner at a discounted rate!!! Only RM65
per person.

7. Opportunity for ‘Networking Challenge’.

8. Good networking platform between public and private primary care doctors.

9. Opportunity to collect memorabilia in conjunction with AFPM Golden

Jubilee - get it at AFPM booth at a reasonable price.

10. ⁠For AFPM trainees: opportunity to learn about important tips to pass AFPM
exams (GCFM and ATFM) - meet the experts! Available at AFPM booth
Dear Esteemed Colleagues and Healthcare Professionals,

It is with a great pleasure and excitement that I extend a cordial invitation to the esteemed members of the medical fraternity to the
Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia (AFPM) Scientific Conference 2024, slated to be held on the 26th and 27th of April. As the
Organizing Chairperson, it is my privilege to welcome you to this momentous event dedicated to the enhancement of primary care.

Under the theme "Primary Care - For Each and Everyone", our conference will shine a spotlight on the indispensable role played by
primary care providers from both the governmental and private sectors. As custodians of comprehensive healthcare, these providers
serve as the frontline ambassadors, ensuring accessible and quality healthcare for individuals and communities alike.

Our primary objective for this conference is to deliver the latest updates and essential information in the realm of primary care,
encompassing vital discussions on artificial intelligence and digitalization. The landscape of healthcare is evolving rapidly and our collective
goal is to equip ourselves with the knowledge and tools required to adapt and excel in this dynamic environment.

This year holds special significance for us as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of AFPM's establishment (1973-2023). We are also
moving to our new building in Putrajaya in early 2024. In light of this milestone, we have elevated our traditional scientific meeting to a
comprehensive scientific conference. This transformation mirrors our unwavering commitment to advancing medical knowledge,
fostering innovation, and fostering excellence in family medicine.

The conference will serve as an invaluable platform for Continuous Medical Education (CME), offering participants the opportunity to
access crucial updates vital to their professional practice. Moreover, the event will feature exhibition booths showcasing the latest
advancements in medical technologies, devices, and pharmacological items, providing attendees with firsthand exposure to cutting-edge
innovations.

In conjunction with this momentous occasion, we are thrilled to announce a gala dinner to celebrate AFPM's golden jubilee. We extend
a heartfelt invitation to all past presidents and significant contributors to AFPM's success to join us in commemorating this remarkable
milestone.

I extend my earnest invitation to healthcare professionals, academicians, researchers, and industry experts to join us in this collaborative
endeavour. Your participation and insights will undoubtedly enrich the discussions and contribute to the success of this conference.

Together, let us embrace this opportunity to learn, share, and celebrate the achievements in primary care at the AFPM Scientific
Conference 2024. I eagerly await the gathering of passionate minds dedicated to shaping the future of family medicine.

Let’s join us at the conference.

Warm regards,

Dr Hjh Norsiah Hj Ali

Organizing Chairperson,
Annual Scientific Conference 2024 (ASC2024)
Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia (AFPM)
Dear Colleagues and Esteemed Guests,

On behalf of the scientific committee, I extend a warm invitation to each one of you to the Academy of Family Physician Annual Scientific
Meeting 2024.

Our theme this year is, “Primary Care: For Each and Everyone” which reflects our collective commitment to advancing knowledge,
fostering collaboration, and addressing the challenges and opportunities in primary care for everyone in our community. This meeting
will showcase current and interesting topics to equip general practitioners with the challenges in managing patients in primary care.
Attendees will have opportunities to thought-provoking discussions and forge connections that will undoubtedly contribute to the
advancement of our discipline.

We have an exciting programme representing a diverse range of expertise and experiences in primary care featuring current issues in
managing different groups in the community. On each day, we will have a plenary in line with the Health White Paper in prioritising
primary care in Malaysia. Attendees can also gain knowledge from forums, case-based discussions, workshops and poster sessions.

As we embark on this intellectual journey together, I encourage you to embrace the spirit of collaboration and open dialogue. Take
advantage of the networking opportunities, connect with fellow colleagues, forge new collaborations, and strengthen existing
partnerships. Our collective intelligence is a powerful force, and through the exchange of ideas, we have the potential to inspire
innovation and drive positive change. It is through these interactions that we build a strong primary care community.

We look forward to welcoming you to our meeting.

See you there!

Dr Siti Nurkamilla Ramdzan

Scientific Chair,
Annual Scientific Conference 2024 (ASC2024)
Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia (AFPM)
 PROGRAMME

DAY 1 - 26 APRIL 2024 (FRIDAY)

Time Topic
0830 - 0900 Registration
Plenary - Spearheading Non Communicable Diseases in Primary Care
Speaker:
0900 - 0945
Dr Mastura Ismail, Timbalan Pengarah (Kesihatan Primer)
Bahagian Pembangunan Kesihatan Keluarga, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
0945 - 1030 Opening ceremony

“All about hormones” - Updates on prescribing hormones in Primary Care

• Hormone replacement therapy for women
• Testosterone deficiency in men
• Growth hormone in children
Speakers:
1030 - 1200
1. Professor Dr Nazimah Idris, Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist and Medical Director, International
Medical University
2. Professor Dr Shaiful Bahari, Family Medicine Specialist (Men’s Health), Universiti Sains Malaysia
(USM)
3. Assoc. Prof. Dr Azriyanti Anuar Zaini, Paediatric Endocrine and Diabetes, Universiti Malaya

Aesthetic Medicine in Primary Care

1200 - 1230 Speaker:
Dr Usha Hoh, CEO and Senior Medical Director, MX Clinic
1230 - 1330 Lunch Symposium 1
1330 - 1430 Lunch break, booth and poster visit
Steroids Usage in Respiratory Conditions - To Use or Not to Use?
1430 - 1500 Speaker:
Dr Nurul Yaqeen Mohd Esa, Respiratory Physician, Sunway Medical Centre

Procedures in Primary Care (Demonstration and Hands-On Opportunity)

• Implanon
• Intraarticular injection
• Removal of Lumps and bumps
Speakers:
1500 - 1630
1. Dr Wan Hilya Munira Mustapha, Head of Reproductive Health unit, Division of Human Reproduction,
LPPKN
2. Associate Professor Dr Anwar Suhaimi, Musculoskeletal Pain Rehabilitation Unit, Department of
Rehabilitation Medicine, UM
3. Dr Kelvin Choo Siew Peng, General Practitioner, Sandakan, Sabah
Challenging ECG in Primary Care
1630 - 1700 Speaker:
Dr Surinder Kaur Khalae, Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Institut Jantung Negara (IJN)
1700 - 1745 Afternoon tea symposium
1745 -1800 Booth and poster visit
1930 - 2015 Dinner symposium
Gala dinner
2015 - 2200 “50 Years of Excellence”
Theme: Black and Gold
DAY 2 - 27 APRIL 2024 (SATURDAY)
Time Topic
0830 - 0900 Registration
Plenary - Embracing the future: Artificial Intelligence in Primary Care / Internet of Things in Healthcare
0900 - 0945 Speaker:
Associate Professor Dr Adina Abdullah, Family Medicine Specialist, e-Health Unit, Universiti Malaya (UM)

Substance abuse management in primary care

• General management
0945 - 1015 • Teenagers and substance abuse
Speaker:
Dr Norsiah Ali, Family Medicine Specialist (Subspeciality Addiction), MOH

Anaemia In Pregnancy - A Challenging Battle

1015 - 1045 Speaker:
Dr Amilia Hazreena Hamidon, Family Medicine Specialist, MOH

Forum - Managing Mental Health in Primary Care: Case-Based Discussion

• Adolescent, Elderly
1045 - 1145 Panelists:
1. Dr Siti Hazrah Selamat Din, Community Psychiatrist
2. Dr Zafferina Zulghaffar, Family Medicine Specialist (Sub in mental health), MOH

How can I address you? He, She and They?

• Acknowledging the needs for gender identity and the management
1145 - 1215
Speaker:
Professor Dr Hatta Sidi, Psychiatry, HUKM
1215 - 1315 Lunch Symposium 1
1315 - 1400 Lunch break, booth and poster visit
Holistic Approach to Obesity Management
Speaker:
1400 - 1430
Dr Ariff Fahmi Ahmad Zawawi
Family Medicine Specialist (Obesity)

Forum - Providing Primary Healthcare to The Vulnerable Groups

• Refugees, Homeless
1430 - 1530 Panelists:
1. Dr Raja Ahmad Shaharul, Family Physician and Wellness, Beacon International Specialist Centre
2. Associate Prof Dr Nik Salida Suhaila Nik Saleh, Commissioner, Human Rights Commission of Malaysia
War and calamities: Primary Care’s role in Disaster Management
1530 - 1600 Speaker:
Colonel Dr Siti Salmiah Awang, Family Medicine Specialist, Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM)
Offering Lifestyle Medicine in Primary Care
1600 - 1630 Speaker:
Dr Noor Mikraz Mohamad Isa, Family Medicine Specialist, MOH
1630 - 1700 Afternoon tea symposium
1700 - 1730 Poster winner announcement and closing