A doctor’s journey from government service to private practice


With the aim of differentiating himself from other specialists in Melaka, the writer delved into laparoscopic surgery. — Dr S. SELVA

Everyone entering medical school is hoping for a successful career as a doctor.

However, with about 5,000 doctors graduating from medical colleges in Malaysia alone each year, this means that it is soon going to be very competitive to earn a good living as a doctor here, more so in the private sector.

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