Chua Yi Cheau Malaysia

Dr. Chua Yi Cheau

Professional Profile

distinguished medical professional with a specialization in Pediatric Respiratory Medicine. — obtained a Medicine Doctor degree (MBBS) from the International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia, in August 2010, and furthered expertise with an MRCPCH (UK) qualification in June 2017 and a Paediatric Respiratory physician qualification in August 2024. - special interest in complex asthma and respiratory complications in oncology, honed through extensive training and practical experience at Royal Children’s Hospital Australia.

Work Experience

Dr. Chua's career spans a rich tapestry of roles and responsibilities, each contributing to her expertise and impact in the field of pediatric medicine:

• Housemanship (Dec 2010 - Nov 2012): Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
• Medical Officer (Dec 2012 - Aug 2017): Pediatric Department, Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
• Gazetting Pediatrician (June 2017 - Dec 2018): Pediatric Department, Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
• General Pediatrician (Jan 2019 - Sept 2020): Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
• Paediatric Respiratory Fellowship (Oct 2020 – July 2024): Hospital Tunku Azizah (Women and Child Hospital), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Hospital Pulau Pinang; Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, Australia (further training in managing complex asthma and respiratory complications in pediatric oncology cases).
• Clinical Observerships: Southend University Hospital, United Kingdom (April - June 2017)
• Speaker/Facilitator: Malaysian Thoracic Society (MTS) Annual Congress; KIDS Asthma Education Programme; Malaysia Northern Region Asthma Workshop

Certifications and Attachments

• Japan International Cooperation Agency with Malaysian Ministry of Health Maternal and Child Health Management Course (2016)
• Malaysian Thoracic Society: Spirometry Certification Programme (2022)
• Facilitator of KIDS Asthma Education Programme (MTS)