I came across this term while browsing for some information on body donation. Then this term popped up. I was curious to know more about it. Having to know such thing exists here from someone makes me to crave for more information. Then, I got to know there is an organisation who helps people fulfill their desire. It is a collaboration of Tzu-Chi University in Taiwan with UMMC's M.I.L.E.S brings a programme called Silent Mentor. If you were to put in a blunt way - it is basically donating your body (of course after you are deceased) to the hospital for medical research. People call you as being a silent mentor because your lifeless body will be used by doctors for experimental purposes. So basically, indirectly, you are contributing or enriching knowledge of doctors by "teaching" them. It is a noble act.
Malaysia's first pair of Silent Mentor are featured here. Another heart felt story captured here. UMMC's M.I.L.E.S stands for Minimally Invasive Laparo-Endoscopic Surgery. It is a Skill/Training Centre which accommodate medical studies. By reading testimonies of the donors, clearly shows it is not an easy decision to make. It requires lots of mental strength for one to agree. It is not only about the person themselves, it is also about the loved ones around them. It is a very sensitive issue. It may not be accepted by everyone. It can be due to their personal beliefs or religions.
What triggered me to go deep into this was a personal account from someone dear to me who shared his experience of attending Silent Mentor workshop programme. It is quite a lengthy process which involves few workshops with doctors and it can go across few days. I guess the most traumatic time would be the session with silent mentors' family. I can't imagine how they feel during this time. Apparently, during one of the workshops which was held end of last year involved a silent mentor who hailed from my hometown. It was described that his/her mum was crying throughout the sharing session. Indeed, it was heart wrenching moments.
This programme is kind of new here. It is entirely different than organ donation. Totally a different concept. I wish to be a silent mentor too.One day. If time permits, maybe. It is nothing gratifying than to know you are making a difference in a doctor's life even when you are no more in this world. We shall see what God has in store for me ;-)
Malaysia's first pair of Silent Mentor are featured here. Another heart felt story captured here. UMMC's M.I.L.E.S stands for Minimally Invasive Laparo-Endoscopic Surgery. It is a Skill/Training Centre which accommodate medical studies. By reading testimonies of the donors, clearly shows it is not an easy decision to make. It requires lots of mental strength for one to agree. It is not only about the person themselves, it is also about the loved ones around them. It is a very sensitive issue. It may not be accepted by everyone. It can be due to their personal beliefs or religions.
What triggered me to go deep into this was a personal account from someone dear to me who shared his experience of attending Silent Mentor workshop programme. It is quite a lengthy process which involves few workshops with doctors and it can go across few days. I guess the most traumatic time would be the session with silent mentors' family. I can't imagine how they feel during this time. Apparently, during one of the workshops which was held end of last year involved a silent mentor who hailed from my hometown. It was described that his/her mum was crying throughout the sharing session. Indeed, it was heart wrenching moments.
This programme is kind of new here. It is entirely different than organ donation. Totally a different concept. I wish to be a silent mentor too.One day. If time permits, maybe. It is nothing gratifying than to know you are making a difference in a doctor's life even when you are no more in this world. We shall see what God has in store for me ;-)
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