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Medical lecturer who finished PhD while working wins USIM Chancellor's Award
Dr Muhammad Faiz Mohd Fauad, a 38-year-old medical lecturer, received the Chancellor's Award at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia's 24th convocation after completing his doctorate while working.
Why it matters: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia gave its Chancellor's Award at its 24th convocation to a medical lecturer who completed doctoral study while employed.
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) reported that Dr Muhammad Faiz Mohd Fauad, 38, was named a recipient of the Chancellor's Award at its 24th convocation ceremony.
According to the university, he completed his doctor of philosophy while working as a medical lecturer.
The university said he combined his lecturing career and doctoral studies with family responsibilities as a husband and father of four.
USIM stated that he comes from Alor Star, Kedah.
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The Chancellor's Award at USIM's 24th convocation went to a medical lecturer who earned his PhD while in employment and raising four children, according to the university.
