Personal profile
Biography
Saw Pui San is an accomplished pharmacy educator and researcher specializing in public health and pharmacy practice, with a commitment to advancing healthcare through evidence-based approaches. Her research spans critical healthcare services issues, including avoidable hospitalizations, healthcare workforce dynamics, and person-centered care strategies in Malaysia. Supported by grants from the Ministry of Health and the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research (WHO), Pui San’s work has provided valuable insights into strengthening primary care and public health systems.
As an active external peer reviewer for the National Institute of Health Malaysia, Pui San contributes to promoting impactful research through her dedication to rigorous standards. With a strong portfolio of high-quality publications and accolades for educational excellence, she is committed to improving healthcare standards and fostering innovative, peer-reviewed research that addresses pressing challenges in healthcare services and public health.
Research area keywords
- Social administrative research
- Public Health
- Clinical / Pharmacy Practice
- Qualitative Research
- Planetary Health & Wellbeing
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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TEDUH: TEDUH: Thermal Exposure & Data for Understanding Heat in Kampung Morten & Pantai Peringgit
San, S. P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Lee, S. W. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Khong, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Janudin, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Su, T. T. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/12/25 → 15/05/26
Project: Research
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Enhancing Community Heat and Health Preparedness in Melaka State through Community Paramedic Capacity Building
Fatokun, O. O. (Chief Investigator (CI)), San, S. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Appalasamy, J. R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Khong, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shaharuddin, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Menon, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Kumar, V. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/12/25 → 15/05/26
Project: Research
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The Contributing Factors and Impact of Burnout on Malaysian Pharmacists in Their Respective Healthcare Organisations (Government and Private)
Teoh, S. L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Lee, S. W. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Loong, M. C. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & San, S. P. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/10/23 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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Boosting culturally appropriate medication management for older people in the Indo-Pacific
Lee, S. W. H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Wangge, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bell, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), San, S. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jia Jia, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Sari, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Exploring examiners’ dual role of acting and marking in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
Lim, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Krishnan, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dai, D. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vu, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Turner, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & San, S. P. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/11/22 → 1/11/23
Project: Research
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Community Pharmacists’ Views on Their Roles in Mental Health Screening and Management in Malaysia
Mok, S. L., Chuah, J. Y., Lee, K. J., Lim, Y. D., Appalasamy, J. R., Saw, P. S. & Selvaraj, A., Jan 2025, In: Community Mental Health Journal. 61, 1, p. 158-166 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Comparison between GPT-4 and human raters in grading pharmacy students' exam responses in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study
Yap, W. S., Saw, P. S., Yeap, L. L., Lee, S. W. H., Wong, W. J. & Lee, R. F. S., 28 Jul 2025, In: Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions. 22, 8 p., 20.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Health Professionals’ Recommendations for a Malaysian Dementia Plan
Yaw, X. E., Loo, Y. X., Soh, T. X., Cheong, W. L., Griffiths, A. & Saw, P. S., 14 Dec 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Activities, Adaptation and Aging. 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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IoT Based Automated Medication Dispensing with Data Analytics and Visualisation
Lee, S. A., Swee Chiong Ho, W., Yap, Y. H., Yee Kiaw Wang, L., Ramachandram, D. S. & Saw, P. S., 2024, Proceedings - 2024 11th International Conference on Future Internet of Things and Cloud, FiCloud 2024. Kryvinska, N. (ed.). Piscataway NJ USA: IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 139-145 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Organizational strategies in promoting person-centered primary care: A participatory concept mapping study
Saw, P. S., Balqis-Ali, N. Z., Quek, K. F., Ahmad, B., Fun, W. H., Sararaks, S. & Lee, S. W. H., 2024, In: International Journal of Healthcare Management. 17, 3, p. 517-527 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2020 PVC Commendation for Excellence in Education: Innovations in Teaching
San, S. P. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2021 Award to Unit Coordinator for highest cumulative student evaluation of teaching and unit (SETU) score
San, S. P. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2021 PVC commendation for excellence in education: Innovations in Learning, Teaching & Assessment
San, S. P. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2022 PVC commendation for excellence in education: Educational Leadership
San, S. P. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Campus Early Career Research Seed Grant - The Impact of Contextualization of Content and Concepts of Pharmacy Students Learning and Value in the Professional Practice Units
Saw, P. S. (Recipient), 29 May 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Persatuan Farmasi Malaysia (Malaysian Pharmacists Society) (External organisation)
Saw, P. S. (Chair/Co-Chair)
2025 → 2027Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Appointments or secondments to industry
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Safe Medication Disposal Workshop - Monash University Malaysia and MPS Safe Medicine Disposal SIG Collaboration
Jia Jia, L. (Organiser) & San, S. P. (Organiser)
24 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Kementerian Kesihatan (Malaysia) (Ministry of Health) (External organisation)
San, S. P. (Contributor)
2023 → 2030Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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Ministry of Health - Academy of Medicine Malaysia Scientific Meeting 2022
Saw, P. S. (Member of programme committee)
19 Jul 2022 → 21 Jul 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Oral contraceptive essentials
Saw, P. S. (Invited speaker)
27 Nov 2021 → 28 Nov 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Returning Unwanted Medicine To Pharmacies – Monash University Malaysia
Blebil, A., San, S. P., Dujaili, J. & Chuah, A.
11/05/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Social Media Mentions
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Why pharmacists should put professionalism above personal beliefs?
27/01/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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Contextualising a simulation dispensing program - MyDispense
8/12/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature