20-22 April 2012 'BAKTI SISWA AT FELDA CHINI 2012'

PIM made a small contribution towards this cause.'Bakti Siswa' is a well known program throughout tertiary education centers in Malaysia, inwhich its main objective is to expose students in community service. This program has been around for many decades, and thus Medical Students' Society (MSC) aims to be the pioneer in IIUM Kuantan Campus in organizing its first 'Bakti Siswa' program. MSC intends to modify this program and make it more comprehensive by incorporating Islamic components,e.g. da'wah in its module.

Medical Students' Society (MSC) has been approached by Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Chini and welcomed by residents of Felda Chini, Pahang to conduct a medical-based program in the area in collaboration with Jawatankuasa Kemajuan dan Keselamatan Kampung (JKKK) Chini. The program comprises of three modules, i.e. medical check-up, motivational talk and sports and games. Medical check-up would consist of a standardized rapid check-up, which is aimed at all age groups. There will also be general health consultations and mini exhibitions, thus promoting health awareness in the community. In accordance with the main objective of the program, there will be no charges imposed. Besides benefitting the community, medical students will also benefit by gaining experience in performing simple procedures.

The second part of the module, i.e. motivational talk is exclusively for secondary school students. It is based on a unique concept, whereby there is youth-to-youth interaction and sharing moment session. IIUM medical students will talk on career prospects in the health field generally and medical field specifically. This would hopefully motivate the Felda Chini youth, especially Muslim youths in excelling academically and become more comprehensive Muslims.Sports and games is the third part of the module. It is aimed at all age groups and its main objective is to connect with the community at a more relaxed and enjoyable environment. Furthermore, the session also aspires in promoting a healthy lifestyle, which is an extension of the medical check-up objective.

Finally, in accordance with Bakti Siswa's main objective, a foster family (Keluarga Angkat) concept is adopted. Hence, students can gain a firsthand experience in creating a bond with the local community and ukhuwwah can be built. Moreover, they can acquire or enhance their inter-personal skills, which will help significantly when they work as doctors in the future.In the long run, it is hoped that 'Bakti Siswa' programs can be conducted yearly by IIUM Kuantan students to serve as many communities as possible and InsyaAllah propelling IIUM's name at a higher level.

2.0 BACKGROUND

Medical Students' Society (MSC) of IIUM Kuantan is the first ever society established in Kuantan Campus. In 15 years of its existence, MSC IIUM has established itself as one of the best and most active societies amongst medical schools in Malaysia. The first ever 'Bakti Siswa' program by IIUM Kuantan is one of the best ways to improve the quality of IIUM medical students and further improve MSC's reputation.Felda Chini is a famous area amongst university students, where many community-centered activities have been conducted over the years. It also has a very well established and active youth society (Persatuan Belia). However, medical-based programs by medical students have never been organized in the area. Therefore, ADUN Chini and JKKK Felda Chini have invited medical students of IIUM to organize a first ever medical-based program there.

3.0 OBJECTIVES

1. To expose medical students to community service.

2. To promote and increase health awareness amongst the local residents.

3. To build and enhance soft skills amongst medical students.

4. To expose the local youth to the medical field.

5. To motivate the local youth in excelling academically and be more well rounded.

6. To build ukhuwwah with the local residents.

7. To perform da'wah through informal ways.

PROGRAM NAME

Bakti Siswa at Felda Chini 2012

5.0 DATE

20th April 2012 – 22nd April 2012

6.0 VENUE

Felda Chini, Pahang

7.0 ORGANIZER

IIUM Medical Students' Society (MSC), Kuantan Campus in collaboration with Jawatankuasa Kemajuan dan Keselamatan Kampung (JKKK) Chini

8.0 TARGET GROUPS

1. Medical Check-Up: 500 Felda Chini residents

2. 147 medical students (Year 1 – Year 5) from IIUM Kuantan Campus

3. 3 medical lecturers from IIUM Kuantan Campus

4. Motivational Talk: 30 secondary school students

5. Sports & Games: 50 Felda Chini residents

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