Research Personality: Dr. Tee Hoi Poh
Consultant Gastroenterologist Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Pahang
There should not be a perception that doctorsare neglecting their regular clinical work to participate in clinical trials. In reality, these doctors are going the extra mile in taking up trials and this should be encouraged.
Dr. Tee Hoi-Poh is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA), Kuantan. He obtained his MBBS from Bangalore University, India in 1998 and received his MRCP from the Royal Collages of Physicians, UK in 2004. He juggles his roles as consultant gastroenterologist and the Ministry of Health’s Physician in-Charge for the State of Pahang. He is a board member of the National Gastroenterology Training Committee and honorary lecturer at the International Islamic University of Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.