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Ahmad Marzuki Bin Omar

Academic Qualification

  • Sarjana Perubatan (Perubatan Penyakit Dalam) - Masters Degree (Clinical Specialist), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
  • Doktor Perubatan - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Ahmad Marzuki Bin Omar (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)

Associate Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus

KULLIYYAH OF MEDICINE

Other's position:

Head, Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre @ IIUM


marz@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


Ahmad Marzuki Omar obtained his first degree in medicine (M.D.) from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in 1997. After completed his housemanship training in Hospital Kuala Lumpur in 1998, he worked as Medical Officer in Hospital Baling and Hospital Alor Setar. He joined International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) as a trainee lecturer in Kulliyyah of Medicine in 2001 before embarking on his postgraduate study in Internal Medicine at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) where he obtained his M.Med (Internal Medicine) qualification and return to IIUM in 2006 as a lecturer in the Department of Internal Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine. He then embarked on his subspecialty/fellowship training in endocrinology in 2013, and upon completion of the training, he returned to IIUM in 2016 and functions as senior lecturer and consultant physician/endocrinologist in Kulliyyah of Medicine, IIUM Medical Centre as well Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Pahang.
He has held several academic posts in IIUM such as Year 3 & Year 5 Coordinator for Kulliyyah of Medicine (2007-2008), Subject Coordinator for General Medicine for Kulliyyah of Dentistry (2010-2012), Head of Department of Internal Medicine (2008-2010) and Clinical Postgraduate Programme Coordinator (Internal Medicine) (2016 until present).
He has published a number of publications and involved in researches, including international clinical trials, in the field of internal medicine and endocrinology. His professional memberships include Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia (IMAM), Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society (MEMS) and The Endocrine Society, USA.


Area of Specialisation


  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Endocrinology - Internal Medicine
  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Endocrinology


Professional Membership


  • 2008 - 2012: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Malaysian Medical Association
  • 2010 - 2012: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Islamic Medical Association Malaysia


Teaching Responsibilities


ELEMENTARY CLINIC 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
GENERAL MEDICAL SPECIALTY/GENERAL MEDICAL POSTING 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
GENERAL MEDICINE & GENERAL SURGERY 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
GENERAL MEDICINE I 2023/2024 2022/2023
GENERAL MEDICINE II & SUBSPECIALTY POSTING II 2023/2024 2022/2023
GENERAL MEDICINE/CCU/HDW/A&EPOSTING 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
INTERNAL MEDICINE I 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011
INTERNAL MEDICINE II 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011
MEDICAL CONDITION 2 : ENDOCRINE, RENAL AND O&G 2015/2016
SPECIALIZED POSTING 2021/2022 2020/2021
SUBSPECIALTY POSTING I 2023/2024
SURGERY, TRAUMA AND CRITICAL CARE 2012/2013 2011/2012
THE ENDOCRINE, REPRODUCTIVE AND URINARY SYSTEMS 2022/2023 2021/2022


Supervision


Haemoglobin A1c Adjustment In Southeast Asian Ovalocytosis As A Model Of Precision Medicine.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Patient Satisfaction Towards Healthcare Services And Its Associated Factors Among Patients Attending Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Kuantan, Pahang.
Master Completed 2024 Co-supervisor
Motivational Interviewing In Diabetes Mellitus. Moving Forward Towards Patient – Centred Approach.
Master Completed 2021 Main Supervisor
Criteria For Diagnosis And Current Treatment Approach Of Thyroid Storm, A Clinical Review .
Master Completed 2021 Main Supervisor
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Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Tbd.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Pharmacogenetics Evaluation Of Metformin Adverse Drug Reaction In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2018 - 2023 Identification Of Putative Protein Profiles Associated With Tamoxifen Therapy Effectiveness In Residual Non-Functioning Pituitary Neuroendocrine Tumors
2018 - 2021 Quality of Life and Control of Diabetes and Comorbidities among Urban, Suburban and Rural Elderly Type 2 Diabetes Patients - A multi-centre Study
2016 - 2017 An Asian, Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled 14-week Study of DS-5565 in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Followed by A 52-week Open-Label Extension
2012 - Assessment of Epilepsy Patients' Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Their Disorder In Rural Malaysia
2009 - 2012 Attitudes towards Euthanasia among doctors and patients:A cross sectional survey from Malaysia.
2008 - 2011 The Level of Hypertension Control and Anti-hypertensive Prescription Pattern in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan and Hospital UKM Cheras
On-Going
2021 - Present Pharmacogenetics Evaluation of Adverse Drug Reaction in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
2016 - Present Comparison between weekly vs daily dosing of levothyroxine for treatment of hypothyroidism in Ramadan
2011 - Present RU 2011- Prevalence of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and its association with metabolic sysdrome profile, plasma leptin and highly specific c-reactive protein
2011 - Present (RU2011) EPIDEMIOLOGY OF DIABETIC FOOT PROBLEMS AND PREDICTIVE FACTORS FOR LIMB LOSS IN HOSPITAL TENGKU AMPUAN AFZAN (HTAA) KUANTAN
2011 - Present RU 2011 -IIUM Kuantan Eye Screening II- Relationship between retinal vessels diameter with optic disc parameter and retinal nerve fiber thickness.
2011 - Present RU 2011 -A cross-sectional study on the prevalence and risk factors of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
2008 - Present Perception of the Final Year Medical Students Towards the Islamic Input Medical Program of Kulliyyah of Medicine, IIUM
2007 - Present e-Care: An Option In Diabetes Management


Award & Recognition


11 Feb, 2008 Bronze Award - Kulliyyah of Medicine Research & Innovation Exhibition 2008 - Kulliyyah of Medicine University


Publications


Article

2023 Glycaemic control and quality of life among older population with diabetes in three districts of Peninsular Malaysia. Medicine & Health, 18 (7) pp. 37
2023 Glycemic control and its associated factors among type 2 diabetes mellitus in a selected hospital university at east coast Malaysia. Medicine and Health, 18 (Suppl. 7) pp. 78-78
2023 Quality of life and glycaemic control among older population with diabetes in three districts of Peninsular Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 23 (2) pp. 264-272
2022 Diabetes quality of life among elderly diabetic patients and its association. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Science, 18 (Supplementary 19) pp. 22-31
2021 Diabetes quality of life among elderly diabetic patients and its association. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 17 (Supplement 5) pp. 8-8
2020 Estrogen receptors in nonfunctioning pituitary neuroendocrine tumors: review on expression and gonadotroph functions. Journal of the Endocrine Society, 4 (12) pp. 1-7
2020 High prevalence of thyroid antibodies in urban population of peninsular Malaysia. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 19 (2) pp. 3-12
2020 Medical education during Covid-19 pandemic - it is time to embrace the new norm. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 19 (2) pp. 1-2
2020 Recommendations for high-stakes examinations for public Malaysian medical faculties during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Education in Medicine Journal, 12 (4) pp. 25-31
2019 High proportion of adults with type 2 diabetes and poor glycated hemoglobin perceived that their diabetes control was excellent. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 43 (2) pp. 98-104.e7
2018 Self-perception of stigma among epilepsy patients in Malaysia. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 17 (1) pp. 113-120
2017 Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices of epilepsy patients’ towards their illness and treatment in a tertiary care hospital in Kuantan Pahang Malaysia. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science., 16 (4) pp. 545-553
2017 Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices of epilepsy patients’ towards their illness and treatment in a tertiary care hospital in Kuantan Pahang Malaysia. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 16 (4) pp. 545-553
2017 Establishing reference ranges for thyroid function and thyroid antibody tests among Malaysian adults. International Journal of Thyroidology, 10 (Supplement 1) pp. S128-S128
2017 Higher prevalence of goitre but not thyroid nodules among the younger age groups in Malaysia: Results of a nationwide study into thyroid disorders. International Journal of Thyroidology, 10 (Supplement 1) pp. S128-S128
2017 Higher titres of thyroid antibodies among the urban & coastal populations of Malaysia. International Journal of Thyroidology, 10 (Suppl. 1) pp. S209-S209
2017 Higher titres of thyroid antibodies among the urban & copulations of Malaysia. International Journal of Thyroidology, 10 (Suppl. 1) pp. S209
2017 Perception of diabetes control among patients with poor glycated hemoglobin. Internal Medical Journal Malaysia, 16 (Supplementary Issue No 1) pp. 37-37
2017 The prevalence of overt and subclinical thyroid disorders in the adult population of Malaysia. International Journal of Thyroidology, 10 (Supplement 1) pp. S177-S177
2017 TrueDx TSH assay is an acceptable screening test for both hypo- and hyperthyroidism in the general population: correlation between trueDx TSH assay and the standard 3rd Generation TSH Chemoluminiscence Immunoassay (CMIA). International Journal of Thyroidology, 10 (Suppl. 1) pp. S178
2016 Inter-relationship of illness perception, personality and quality of life among type 2 diabetes patients: A cross-sectional survey. The Social Sciences, 11 (3) pp. 234-241
2015 A case of thyrotoxicosis following peripheral blood stem cell transplantation. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 30 (2) pp. 226-226
2015 Adrenal insufficiency resulting from Histoplasmosis infiltration in an immunocompetent patient. Brunei International Medical Journal, 11 (5) pp. 261-264
2015 Prevalence of thyroid disorders and thyroid autoantibodies among coastal communities of Malaysia (part of nationwide study of thyroid disorders in Malaysia). Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 30 (2) pp. 220-220
2015 Prevalence, awareness and control of hypertension in rural areas in Selangor and Perak. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 30 (2) pp. 243-243
2015 The status of diabetes control and complications in a single tertiary institution in Kuala Lumpur. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 30 (2) pp. 132
2014 Attitudes toward euthanasia and related issues among physicians and patients in a multi‑cultural society of Malaysia. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 3 (3) pp. 230-237
2014 Attitudes toward euthanasia and related issues among physicians and patients in a multi-cultural society of Malaysia. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 3 (3) pp. 230-237
2014 Bilateral adrenal masses secondary to fungal infiltration in an immuno-competent host. Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 4 (1(Sup)) pp. 30-30
2014 Comparison between adrenalectomy and medical therapy in the management of primary aldosteronism. Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 4 (1(Sup)) pp. 28-28
2014 Moebius and Kallmann syndromes with diabetes insipidus: a phenotype of Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) 8 mutation. Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 4 (3) pp. 44-48
2014 Non Hodgkin lymphoma presenting with adrenal insufficiency and bilateral huge adrenal masses. Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 4 (1(Sup)) pp. 29-29
2014 Rate of remission after radio-ablative iodine therapy for thyrotoxicosis: The University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC) experience. Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 4 (1(Sup)) pp. 18-18
2014 The use of Oral Bovril as growth hormone stimulation test. Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 4 (1(Sup)) pp. 28-28
2014 Treatment outcome of acromegaly due to pituitary macroadenoma in a single tertiary centre . Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 4 (1(Sup)) pp. 29-29
2014 Two consecutive cases of thyroid storm following radioactive iodine therapy for Grave’s disease. Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 4 (1(Sup)) pp. 27-27
2014 Underweight and lipodystrophy…a medical conundrum. Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 4 (1(Sup)) pp. 30-30
2014 Update on the management of diabetes during Ramadan fast for healthcare practitioners. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 13 (2) pp. 67-72
2013 A rare case of polycystic ovarian syndrome, empty sella and pituitary atrophy in a patient with mosaic turner karyotype and mullerian dysgenesis . Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 3 (1) pp. 62-66
2013 No differences between RAI of less than 15 mCi or 15 mCi for Thyrotoxicosis: A Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC) experience . Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 28 (2) pp. 30-30
2013 Prevalence of high aldosterone-renin ratio and plasma aldosterone levels among hypertensive patients at a primary care clinic. Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 3 (1) pp. 40-47
2013 Radio-ablative iodine therapy for Thyrotoxicosis: The Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC) experience. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 28 (2) pp. 94
2012 Predictors of in-hospital mortality in primary intracerebral haemorrhage in East coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Neurology Asia, 17 (2) pp. 93-99
2011 The principle of autonomy as related to personal decision making concerning health and research from an 'Islamic Viewpoint'. Journal of the Islamic Medical Association of North America , 43 (1) pp. 27-34
2010 Attitudes towards Euthanasia among physicians and patients: a cross sectional survey from Malaysia. Eubios Journal of Asian and International Bioethics, 20 (6 SupB) pp. 233-234
2010 Blood pressure control among diabetic hypertensives under cardiology follow-up at a regional hospital in rural Malaysia. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 41 (4) pp. 973-981
2010 Religious and spiritual Beliefs and practices of patients and physicians from a tertiary care hospital in Malaysia. Eubios Journal of Asian and International Bioethics, 20 (6 supB) pp. 231
2010 Religious and spiritual beliefs and practices in medicine: an evaluation in a tertiary care hospital in Malaysia. Ibrahim Medical College Journal, 4 (1) pp. 4-8
2009 Bilateral facial nerve palsy secondary to an atypical presentation of Gullain-Barré syndrome. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 8 (1) pp. 41-44
2009 Evaluation of anti-hypertensive drug utilisation and cost in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 8 (2) pp. 29-34
2008 Prevalence and risk factors of antituberculosis drug-induced hepatitis in Malaysia. Singapore Medical Journal, 49 (9) pp. 688-693
Conference or Workshop Item

2023 Glycaemic control and quality of life among older population with diabetes in three districts of peninsular Malaysia. In: International Virtual Medical Research Symposium 2023,
2023 Quality of life and glycaemic control among older population with diabetes in three districts of Peninsular Malaysia. In: 12th Pahang Research Day 2023,
2019 Antidiabetic burdens among geriatric diabetic patients and its association with quality of life. In: Kuantan Research Day 2019,
2017 Graves’ thyrotoxicosis as a manifestation Of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy. In: MEMS Annual Congress 2017,
2017 Misleading thyroid-stimulating hormone results due to immunoassay interference: A case report. In: MEMS Annual COngress 2017,
2016 Characteristics of subclinical thyroid dysfunction in coastal communities in Malaysia. In: 7th MEMS Annual Congress,
2016 Glycemic profile of three different insulin regimes during the month of Ramadan. In: 7th MEMS Annual Congress,
2016 Integrating Fiqh evidences in the recommendation for management of diabetes during Ramadan. In: 7th MEMS Annual Congress,
2016 Novel single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) interactions within the TG and TSHR gene in a multiplex Malay family with Graves’ disease: A preliminary report. In: 7th MEMS Annual Congress,
2016 Prevalence of elevated aldosterone renin ratio in three main states of Peninsular Malaysia. In: 7th MEMS Annual Congress,
2016 Prevalence of primary aldosteronism among hypertensive patients in predominant Malay rural and urban communities in Malaysia. In: 7th MEMS Annual Congress,
2016 Prevalence of primary aldosteronism among hypertensive patients in rural communities in Malaysia. In: 7th MEMS Annual Congress,
2016 Prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in East and West Coast of Malaysia. In: 7th MEMS Annual Congress,
2016 Self-perception of stigma among patients of epilepsy in Malaysia . In: The 3rd East Mediterranean & 5th UAE Joint Epilepsy Congress 2016,
2015 A prevalence of elevated ARR in rural Selangor. In: 18th AFES Congress 2015,
2013 Attitudes towards euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide among physicians and patients in a multi-cultural society of Malaysia. In: IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2013,
2013 How well have we been educationg our patients? Patients’ perception of control and knowledge, attitude and practice of their diabetes mellitus management. In: Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society Annual Congress 2013,
2013 Predictors of in-hospital mortality following intracerebral hemorrhage in East coast of Malaysia. In: IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2013,
2012 Diabetes and Ramadan feast : a global concern. In: Diabetes Asia 2012,
2011 Predictors of in-hospital mortality following intracerebral hemorrhage in East coast of Malaysia . In: 2nd Asia Pacific Stroke Conference 2011,
2011 Predictors of in-hospital mortality in primary intracerebral haemorrhage in rural Malaysia. In: Asia Pacific Stroke Conference 2011,
2011 Religious and spiritual beliefs and practices of patients and physicians from a tertiary care hopital in Malaysia . In: IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2011,
2009 Predictors of in-hospital mortality in primary intracerebral hemorrhage in rural Malaysia. In: 19th World Congress of Neurology,
2009 Superior blood pressure control among hypertensive patients attending specialist clinics in Malaysia. In: World Hypertension Congress,