Dr Nicholas Chee Yong Nian

Course: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), 2014
Nationality: Malaysian
Current role: General Medical Registrar, Monash Health (Australia)

Can you tell us about your role in your current organisation?

I am currently working as a General Medical Registrar at Monash Health which is Victoria’s largest and leading integrated health service serving the south-east of Melbourne Australia. The key responsibilities of my role are to coordinate the day to day work of the Unit and to look after the most acutely unwell or complex patients with medical problems. On daily basis, I have the opportunity to present and review the patients I have assessed and managed to the duty Consultant. If time permits, I also supervise and support residents and interns (housemen).

Why did you choose Monash?

Monash University has always excited me as one of the world’s leading education hubs and a member of the Group of Eight in Australia. Upon further research into university courses, I realised that Monash Malaysia offers the same medical course as Monash’s Australian campuses, including learning objectives and assessment. The quality of education and exceptional facilities have definitely met my expectations. Aligned with Monash’s Motto “Ancora Imparo’ which means ‘I am still learning’, I can be assured that my career goals and continued lifelong learning can be achieved with the first-class education and extensive global reach that Monash Malaysia provides.

How have your studies at Monash helped to prepare you for the working world?

Monash’s curriculum shapes me to think differently and gives me the confidence to meet life’s challenges. Besides building a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge, Monash education has put a lot of emphasis on soft skills, doctor-patient communication and ethics of good practice which all together make me a holistic medical practitioner.

Did you participate in any student activities or opportunities?

I had the opportunity to participate in some competitions and conferences organised by local and international student associations. Last by not least, the weekly continuous medical education (CME) during clinical years provided not only a great time to indulge in delectable foods, but also to maintain and increase my knowledge of current medical hot topics.

Did you go for any work placements?

During my final year, I spent three months rotating between Melbourne metropolitan hospitals where I broadened my horizons in two different health systems in Australia and Malaysia.

What are your career goals?

I aim to become a well-rounded and knowledgeable physician and hope to walk down the academic pathway to impart medical knowledge to the next generation of doctors. If given the opportunity, I would like to engage myself in translational research to make an impact or new discovery in local practice.