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Academic Qualification
- Master of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) - Masters Degree (Clinical Specialist), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Doctor of Medicine - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Hamizah Binti Ismail (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF MEDICINE
ihamizah@iium.edu.my
4617
Expert Profile
I am Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Kulliyyah of Medicine, IIUM. As a clinician, I am a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist and Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre @IIUM. My involvement in the obstetrics and gynaecology fraternity began in 1989 at Hospital Kuantan, I then further trained as obstetrician and gynaecologist at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian. My interest in perinatal medicine led me to Chang Gung Memorial University Hospital Linkou, Taiwan, a three-thousand-bed with Taiwan's only laser therapy centre for twin-twin transfusion syndrome. The centre that educates me on fetal medicine particularly in prenatal aneuploidy screening, management of fetal growth and multiple pregnancy.
My other passion is in the management of the life-threatening placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) for which I received training at Veteran General Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan, and later gained additional experience on management of high-risk pregnancy at The Royal Hospital, Sultanate of Oman. I continue to educate myself throughout my life through continuous learning (IQRA'), and benefit the most when I prepare challenging lectures whenever invited to speak at conferences.
In January 2017, I was appointed as head of two departments, the Department of O&G of Kulliyyah of Medicine and the Department of O&G at IIUMMC or SASMEC @IIUM until August 2021. Given the two hats, I am further challenged by a severe staff shortage, with the grace of Allah s.w.t I am still surviving with excellent outcomes on both the academic and clinical sides.
I am the BFHI or Sejahtera Flagship (2019-2022) leader who has has successfully completed the mission for SASMEC @IIUM Baby Friendly Hospital accreditation in accordance with WHO criteria. I also pioneered the establishment of Malaysia's first sharia-compliant milk bank, the ‘Pusat Susu Bonda Halimatussaadia’ or Halimatussaadia Mother’s Milk Centre at SASMEC @IIUM under the flag. With the team membes, I was able to complete two books: 1. Standard Operating Procedure for HMMC (LY2022C00247) and 2. The Journey of Halimatussaadia Mother’s Milk Centre (ISBN on its way).
I am a member of National Curriculum Committee for postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynaecology in Malaysia. I co-authored two books: 1. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Postgraduate Training in Malaysia: Training Curriculum (ISBN 978-967-19566-1-8) and 2. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Postgraduate Training in Malaysia: Guide for Applicants (ISBN 978-967-19546-1-4). I am a MOG and MFM subspecialty trainer.
I've been invited to speak at international conferences such as the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies (FAOPS) Congress, the Regional Congress of Perinatal Society of Malaysia and at national congresses ie Malaysian National Haematology Scientific Meeting, National Diabetes Conference, and Maternal Fetal Medicine Conferences. I am the ‘Ketua Kluster Kesihatan’ for Pahang, and with my team we formulated an action plan for the health empowerment of girls that extends to Pahang's elderly women, titled ‘Bidadari : Wanita Perkasa Pahang Sejahtera’ which is to be implemented soon.
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Obstetrics - Maternal Fetal Medicine Subspecialist
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Obstetrics - Placenta Accreta Spectrum
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Obstetrics - Placenta Accreta
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Obstetrics - Obesity in Pregnancy
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Obstetrics - IUGR / Fetal Growth
Professional Membership
- 2011 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary member), Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society of Malaysia
- 2014: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Member), Perinatal Society of Malaysia
Teaching Responsibilities
CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY I | 2023/2024 |
CLINICAL POSTGRADUATE OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY IV | 2023/2024 |
Research Projects
Completed
2021 - 2023 | Breast Feeding in During Covid-19 Pandemic : Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Study |
2021 - 2023 | Maternal Nad New Born Serum Level Of Micronutrients At Birth: A Cross Sectional Study |
2019 - 2022 | THE ASSOCIATION OF ANTROPOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS, HORMONAL ALTERATION AND OVARIAN VOLUME IN POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME |
2019 - 2022 | Effectiveness of UNICEF/WHO 20-hour breastfeeding Course in Improving Health Professionals? Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice towards Breastfeeding among IIUM Medical Centre healthcare professionals |
2018 - 2022 | Expression of Group B Streptococcus virulence genes in rectovaginal swab samples of symptomatic pregnant women, in association with preterm birth. |
2015 - 2018 | Exploring Breastfeeding Practice Among Muslim Mothers Who Breastfeed for Duration of Two years in Community Setting |
2015 - 2018 | Investigation of fenugreek seeds aqueous extract for prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in the rat animal model |
2012 - 2012 | Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Breastfeeding |
2011 - 2015 | RU 2011 -Maternal Body Mass Index (BMI) and Pregnancy Outcome among primigravidan at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan. |
2010 - 2013 | Covert And Overt Post Partum Urinary Retention, Risk Factors And Outcome |
2010 - 2012 | Role of Phosphorylated Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein-1 in Prediction and Management of Preterm Labour |
On-Going
2022 - Present | Improving Surveillance, Empowerment and Evaluation of Maternal Care using Digitalization of Information System |
2022 - Present | Nari Balloon: Latex Innovation in Uterine Tamponade for Postpartum Haemorrhage |
2021 - Present | Expression of Group B Streptococcus Virulence Genes in GBS Isolates From High Vaginal Swab Samples of Pregnant Women and Their Association with Preterm Delivery |
2021 - Present | Maternal and New Born Serum Level of Micronutrient at Birth : A Cross Sectional Study |
2021 - Present | Expression Of Group B Streptococcus Virulence Genes In Gbs Isolates From High Vaginal Swab Samples Of Pregnant Women And Their Association With Preterm Delivery |
2021 - Present | Clitoral Hood Anatomical, Variation and Its Relation to Clitoral Hood Adhesion, Clitoral Discharge, Sexual Satisfan and Female Circumcision |
2021 - Present | Knowledge,Attitude, Behaviours Of Muslim Malaysian Mothers On Breastfeeding, Wet- Nursing,Milkinship And Human Milk Banking And Islamic Perspective (Fiqh And Shari?ah) In Pahang,Malaysia |
2021 - Present | Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviours of Muslim Malaysia Mothers on Breastfeeding, Wet-nursing, Milkinship and Human Milk Banking and Islamic Prespective (Fiqh and Shari'ah) in Pahang, Malaysia |
2019 - Present | Specific microRNAs among milk siblings: An epigenetics approach towards understanding the basis of milk kinship |
2019 - Present | Molecular approach of platelet activating factor (PAF) in mediating the inflammation-induced human preterm delivery. |
2011 - Present | Guidebooks For Student's Workshop and Manual For Medical Teachers To Hasten The Implementation of The Consensus Of The Review Of The "Islamic Input In Medical Program |
Award & Recognition
14 Dec, 2021 | 3rd Place Clinical Oral Presentation - Kulliyyah of Medicine | KCDIO |
14 Dec, 2021 | Oral Presentation (third) - Medical Research Symposium 2021 | University |
08 Apr, 2018 | Best Paper Award - Perinatal Society of Malaysia | International |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2022 | The journey of Pusat Susu Bonda Halimatus Saadia (Mother's Milk Center) Sasmec@IIUM. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ISBN: 978-629-96935-0-5 |
2021 | Guidelines on induction of labour. Ministry of Health Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-25780-0-0 |
2021 | Obstetrics and gynaecology postgraduate training in Malaysia: training curriculum. Majlis Dekan Fakulti Perubatan Universiti Awam Malaysia MERDU, ISBN: |
2020 | Obstetrics and gynaecology training in Malaysia: guide for applicants 2020. Majlis Dekan Fakulti Perubatan Universiti Awam Malaysia MERDU, Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia npmcmy@gmail.com, ISBN: |
2019 | Buku panduan penggunaan dan pengisian buku rekod kesihatan ibu hamil. Bahagian Pembangunan Kesihatan Keluarga, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, ISBN: |
2019 | Buku panduan penggunaan dan pengisian buku rekod kesihatan ibu hamil. Bahagian Pembangunan Kesihatan Keluarga, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, ISBN: |
2017 | Breastfeeding practice among Malays in community. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-756-9 |
2017 | Induction of labour with Prostaglandin in previous scar. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-728-6 |
2017 | Interdelivery intervals for a vaginal birth after delivery. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674187361 |
2017 | Modified Viennese (VMPP) technique for perineal protection during labour. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-729-3 |
Monograph
2020 | Pusat susu ibu patuh Syariah, cadangan & asas. In: , |