Thanks so much for visiting Alia's Notes! 

Have you ever realized that the difficulty you are facing... might just be the answer you need?

When I was a medical student, I struggled a lot in learning medicine. However I have loved doodling and drawing. All my notes were filled with illustrations. 

During my student days, I made use of my passion by drawing, drafting and designing for programs, including Clinical Skills Classes for History Taking, HouseOfficer Preparatory Course, Basic Life Support Training Tour Handbook.

It was during the second year of my medical school when I struggled a lot in learning physical examinations. It was not easy to remember the sequence, the steps and the reasons. Hence I started creating hand drawn notes. Alhamdulillah it was also found to be helpful among my classmates and we used it for our first exam!

In order to help more people, my parents encouraged me to publish a book. I started it during my third year medical school and completed it in my final year. The book consisted of the most common physical examinations such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, CNS and lymph nodes examination.

I had monumental support from my lecturers and various doctors. They reviewed the chapters and gave me feedback and suggestions. I would not have been able to do it without them!

After completing the first ever book, I went on to publishing more notes. I was also invited as a speaker to several events and the most notable ones were speaking to house officers during the pre-houseofficer preparatory courses organized by Medicorp. 

So even though I struggled a lot in physical examinations, it led me to publishing my illustrated books and many were able to benefit from it. More than 3,000 copies has been sold to over 7 countries. 

I sincerely hope that other people who purchase Alia's Notes will benefit as much as possible, learning the topics easier and recalling faster. 

All the best in your journey!