T H E 1 2 T H I N T E R N A T I O N A L S U M M E RM E D I C A L S C H O O L A T P A P R S B I H SThe International Summer Medical School Programme (ISMS) is held annually as a collaborative programme between PAPRSB IHS, UBD and Kagawa University Faculty of Medicine (KUFM). The ISMS programme marks an ongoing effort by UBD in promoting student exchanges in its role as an international university. This signifies an ongoing concerted partnership between the two institutions in academic and exchange activities as part of the university’s mission to develop society through the cultivation of intellect and culture. This year, PAPRSB IHS hosted two Japanese students, Mr. Daichi Funaki and Mr. Kazuhiro Irei from the 23rd of July to the 23rd of August 2018. PAPRSB IHS lecturers, Dr. Hazim Bin Ghani and Dr. Deeni Rudita Bin Idris led the programme this year. The programme is a valuable experience for Japanese medical students to appreciate and experience life as a future medical practitioner and to prepare themselves for further studies abroad. In addition, the programme is aimed to improve their communication skills in English.  The programme is also beneficial for local students at PAPRSB IHS as it exposes them to interaction with international students in the same field of study.  It broadens their horizons in academic, social and cultural activities and strengthens the friendship between the medical students of Brunei Darussalam and Japan. Throughout their one-month stay, both participants experienced life as a medical student in PAPRSB IHS through various academic and social activities, which include lectures, problem-based learning (PBL) sessions, clinical and communication skills, as well visits to landmarks of Brunei. They also forged friendship with Bruneian students in UBD through the student buddy system and their interaction with Brunei Japan Friendship Association-Universiti Brunei Darussalam (BJFA-UBD) Chapter members also promote exchange of cultures and traditions between the two countries. PAPRSB IHS looks forward to welcoming next year's ISMS participants. B E Y O N D | J U L Y T O S E P T . 2 0 1 8 | I S S U E 1 4LEFT: ISMS participants from Kagawa University, Japan, student buddies and accompanying lecturers/ co-coordinators of the 12th ISMS at Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre for a clinical visit. The programme was held from the 23rd of July to the 23rd of August 2018(L-R) ISMS participants: Daichi Funaki (fourth left), Kazuhiro Irei (third right) and lecturers/co-coordinators of the 12th ISMS: Dr. Hazim bin Ghani (left) and Dr. Deeni Rudita Bin Idris (right) RIGHT: ISMS participants with student buddies and lecturer/ISMS co-coordinator at the water village, Kampung Ayer 5
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