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Muhammad Safuan Bin Sabri

Muhammad Safuan Bin Sabri

Medical Officer
Johor Bahru

Summary

Dynamic medical officer and accomplished violinist with extensive experience at the Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Orchestra. Proven ability in clinical management and neurosurgery techniques, complemented by strong communication skills. Recognized for delivering impactful presentations and maintaining high performance standards in diverse environments. Currently pursuing specialization in neurosurgery while enhancing musical expertise, believing that everyone can learn and enjoy music.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Part-Timer

Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Orchestra (SKOC)
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Sustained a high level of professionalism during tours by adhering to travel schedules while maintaining top-notch performances under varying conditions.
  • Involved in training and rehearsal, for string sections, especially for Violin 1, 2 and 3
  • Involved in management and setting up for orchestra performance, including online advertisement, registration, venue booking, seating placement, soundcheck and finally, during the performance itself
  • Maintained instruments in excellent condition through regular maintenance and proper storage techniques.
  • Performances including: SKOC Press Play Volume 2 on 23rd and 24 Nov 2024 (Menara Kent TTDI), and upcoming SKOC Lights, Camera and Music Orchestra on 2nd June 2025 (PJ PAC)

Part-timer

Galway Medical School, Ireland
06.2012 - 05.2017
  • Involved in university orchestra, participating as first violinist. It was counted as a part of extra-curricular activities, while studying in medical school, in University of Galway, Ireland
  • Performed at prestigious venues worldwide, elevating the reputation of the orchestra on an international level.
  • Performed in orchestra at various institutes, including Galway Main Banquet Hall (Galway, Ireland), University of Dublin (Ireland), London Street (United Kindom) and La Sapienza University (Italy).
  • Coordinated chamber music concerts within the orchestra''s season schedule, expanding performance opportunities for both musicians and audiences alike.
  • Fostered team spirit among ensemble members through effective communication practices during rehearsals to ensure cohesive results on stage.
  • Diversified income streams by offering private lessons, recording session work, and gigging at various events in addition to orchestral engagements.

Medical Officer - Neurosurgery

Ministry of Health, Malaysia
02.2018 - Current
  • Graduated in Medicine in June 2017
  • Served as a House Officer (internship) in Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah from February 2018 till February 2020
  • Served as a Medical Officer (full-fledged doctor in neurosurgery) in Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah from February 2020 till May 2023
  • Currently enrolled as master student under University Sains Malaysia, to become a specialist (neurosurgeon), for four years, while working in hospital, starting in June 2023. Aim to graduate in May 2027. Each year, I will do rotation in different centres:

First year (2023-2024): Hospital USM, Kelantan

Second year (2024-2025): Hospital KL, Kuala Lumpur

Third year (2025-2026): Hopital Sultanah Aminah, JB (current hospital)

Fourth year (2026-2027): Hospital Sg Buloh, Selangor


Jobscope as a doctor in neurosurgery:

  • Delivered presentations at national conferences showcasing advancements made in clinical practice or research findings within the field of neurosurgery.
  • Reviewed medical literature regularly to stay current on emerging trends and developments in the field of neurosurgery.
  • Involved in clinical management including ward round, drugs deliveries, investigations and treatment options in neurosurgery
  • Performed complex neurosurgery operations, including trauma, intracranial bleed, brain tumours, epilepsy, spine operations, Parkinson's and others


Currently: doing research in children who undergo surgery for epilepsy

Education

Grade 8 Music Theory And Practical in Violin - Music

Associated Board Royal School of Music
London, United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Neurosurgery

University Sains Malaysia
Kelantan
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Medicine

University of Galway
Ireland
04.2001 -

A-level -

Kolej Yayasan United Engineers Malaysia (KYUEM)
Tanjung Malim, Perak
04.2001 -

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia, SPM -

Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia
Malaysia
04.2001 -

Skills

Theory, composition and understanding:

  • major and minor keys
  • Clefs, time signatures
  • modulation
  • harmonics
  • chords
  • decoration identifications and recognitions
  • terms: italian, german, french

Practical: violin, able to play

  • scales of different ranges
  • arpeggios
  • chords

As a doctor:

  • Clinical management
  • Neurosurgery techniques
  • Medical research
  • Patient care

Certification

ABRSM - Grade 8 Theory and Practical Violin (ABRSM)

Timeline

Part-Timer

Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Orchestra (SKOC)
06.2024 - 06.2025

Medical Officer - Neurosurgery

Ministry of Health, Malaysia
02.2018 - Current

Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery, University of Galway (Ireland)

05-2017

Part-timer

Galway Medical School, Ireland
06.2012 - 05.2017

A-level (Cambride)

06-2012

ABRSM - Grade 8 Theory and Practical Violin (ABRSM)

10-2010

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

12-2009

Grade 8 Music Theory And Practical in Violin - Music

Associated Board Royal School of Music
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Neurosurgery

University Sains Malaysia
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Medicine

University of Galway
04.2001 -

A-level -

Kolej Yayasan United Engineers Malaysia (KYUEM)
04.2001 -

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia, SPM -

Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia
04.2001 -
Muhammad Safuan Bin SabriMedical Officer