Joy Challenges and Hope My Life Journey

Kannan Pasamanickam was born in Muar, Johor. He studied medicine at the University of Malaya and had his postgraduate training at the University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow and the University of Washington in Seattle, USA. Between 1984 to 1994 Dr Kannan worked as a lecturer in cardiology and general medicine at the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University Malaya. In 1990 he was appointed Associate Professor and Consultant in Cardiology and Internal Medicine. This book is a compilation of the author's observations and experiences during the various phases of his life. There are several amusing anecdotes from his growing years, his days in college and university and his interactions with his family, friends, students and patients. The reader will gain some insight into the teaching and practise of Medicine in Malaysia. An important message in the book is for those who face setbacks in their life, especially medical illnesses, to soldier on by reading about Dr Kannan's own battle with illness.