THAMARAI BALAKRISHNAN
MEDICAL OFFICER , MMC 99934
Ipoh, Perak
Summary
Dedicated Medical Officer with broad hospital experience in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatric, Orthopedic, Emergency Medicine and Psychiatry.
Skilled in patient care, minor procedures, and teamwork.
Committed to delivering safe, quality care and supporting hospital service improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Officer at Psychiatry Department
Ministry of Health, MOH
02.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnose, treat, and monitor patients with various mental health conditions across various age groups.
- Provided medical management and therapeutic support, prescribed medications, and coordinated individualized care plans.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, maintained accurate medical records, and actively participated in mental health awareness programs, patient counseling, and community outreach activities.
- Served in the Consultant Liaison Psychiatry and Psychogeriatric subspecialty team, managing cases that require integrated psychiatric and medical support.
- Assisted in the Child Psychiatry Team, delivering specialized care for children and adolescents with mental health conditions, including assessments and family counseling.
- Offered Psychological First Aid (PFA) to individuals and families facing trauma, helping them cope, and access further mental health support.
Medical Officer in Emergency and Trauma Department
Ministry of Health, MOH
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed initial assessment, triage, resuscitation, and stabilization of patients with medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, and trauma emergencies according to established protocols from all different zones: red zone, yellow zone, and green zone.
- Provided immediate and appropriate medical treatment, including performing emergency procedures such as intubation, wound suturing, fracture management, and basic life support.
- Coordinated referral and transfer of patients to relevant specialties or higher-level care when required, ensuring clear communication with other departments, and ambulance services.
- Worked closely with nurses and paramedics to deliver efficient emergency care, maintain accurate medical records, and ensure patient safety and quality of care under high-pressure conditions.
House Officer
Ministry of Health, MOH
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Completed mandatory rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Emergency Medicine.
- Performed daily patient clerking, ward rounds, minor procedures, and on-call duties under supervision.
- Assisted medical officers, specialists, and consultants in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient management.
- Provided patient and family counseling, discharge education, and follow-up planning.
- Maintained accurate medical records, complied with hospital SOPs, and participated in CME sessions and audits.
Research Assistant
National Institutes of Health
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Research on the "Detection, Diagnosis of Cancer, and Initiation of Treatment (DEDICATE) Study."
- Screened and recruited eligible cancer patients (breast, cervical, colorectal, nasopharyngeal) according to study protocols at a designated government hospital site.
- Provided clear information to patients, and obtained written informed consent in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Collected and extracted data from patient medical records and patient-administered surveys (PAS), and ensured accurate and timely entry into electronic Case Report Forms (eCRF).
- Coordinated closely with Clinical Liaison Officers (LOs) and the Site Manager to ensure correct identification, documentation, and a smooth recruitment workflow.
- Maintained proper documentation and secure storage of confidential study data and records.
- Provided regular updates on recruitment status and data quality to the Site Manager, and assisted with site monitoring visits and study audits.
Education
MBBS
Quest International University
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Foundation - Science
Quest International University
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia09-2013
Form 4-Form 5 - SPM
MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) Kuala Kubu Bharu Selangor
Kuala Kubu Bharu, SelangorForm 1-Form 3 - PMR
MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) Gerik, Perak
Gerik, PerakSkills
- Patient health education
- Patient care
- Clinic administration
- Clinical education
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychoeducation and Counseling
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Course & Workshop Organization
- Adaptability & Continuous Learning
Examination
Medical Specialist Pre-Entrance Examination (MEDEX) (October 2024) - Band 2
Accomplishments
- Basic Life Support Course, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh – 13 August 2022
- Northern Primary Care Conference 2023, Malaysian Medical Association Perak Branch – 10–11 June 2023
- Perak Dermatology Update 2023 – 22 August 2023
- Suicide Risk Management in Hospital Course 2023 – 18 October 2023
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Course – 17 March 2023
- Primary Care Update 2024, Malaysian Medical Association Perak Branch – 21 January 2024
- Psychological First Aid Workshop, Psychiatry Department, HRPB Ipoh – 3 May 2024
- Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Course, Psychiatry Department, HRPB Ipoh – 29 May 2024
- Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Course, Psychiatry Department, HRPB Ipoh – 30 August 2024
- Aggression Management Course (Kursus Pengendalian Terapeutik Tingkah Laku Agresif) – 6 September 2024
- World Suicide Prevention Day Program – 25 September 2024
- Essential Pain Management Course 2024 – 7 November 2024
- The Heart and Mind Seminar: Integration Care at the Interface of Cardiology and Psychiatry, Hospital Sultan Idris Shah, Serdang – 12 December 2024
- Northern Primary Care Conference 2025, Malaysian Medical Association Perak Branch – 26–27 April 2025
- Suicide Risk Management Course 2025 – 22 May 2025
- Pre-Symposium Workshop, International Symposium on Sexuality and Gender for Mental Health – 30 May 2025
- International Symposium on Sexuality and Gender for Mental Health 2025 – 31 May–1 June 2025
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Workshop: Clinical Essentials and Practical Skills – 13 June 2025
- World Mental Health Day Celebration 2024, HRPB Ipoh – 10 October 2024
Course Committee
- Committee Member, World Mental Health Day 2023 – 30 October 2023
- Committee Member, Monthly Department Assembly, Psychiatry Department, HRPB Ipoh – 16 February 2024
- Committee Member, Psychological First Aid Workshop, Psychiatry Department, HRPB Ipoh – 3 May 2024
- Committee Member, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Course, Psychiatry Department, HRPB Ipoh – 29 May 2024
- Committee Member, World Mental Health Day 2024 (State Level), Psychiatry Department, HRPB Ipoh – 10 October 2024
- Committee Member, Suicide Risk Management Course – 22 May 2024
- Pain-Free Representative, Psychiatry Department, HRPB Ipoh – January to December 2024
- Representative of Infectious Disease Medical Officer, Psychiatry Department, HRPB Ipoh – 2025
- Committee Member, Psychiatry Welfare Organization, Psychiatry Department, HRPB Ipoh
Community Service
10/10/2024, Screening/Mental Health Assessment Booth During The World Mental Health Day 2025 State Level
Timeline
Medical Officer at Psychiatry Department
Ministry of Health, MOH
02.2023 - Current
Medical Officer in Emergency and Trauma Department
Ministry of Health, MOH
11.2022 - 02.2023
House Officer
Ministry of Health, MOH
08.2020 - 11.2022
Research Assistant
National Institutes of Health
03.2020 - 08.2020
MBBS
Quest International University
04.2001 -
Form 1-Form 3 - PMR
MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) Gerik, Perak
Foundation - Science
Quest International University
Form 4-Form 5 - SPM
MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) Kuala Kubu Bharu Selangor
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