Dr Lim Mun Kit
- Senior Lecturer
- Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences
Biography
Dr Lim Mun Kit is a pharmacist, educator, and researcher whose expertise spans clinical pharmacy, infectious diseases, palliative care, and healthcare research. Throughout his academic career, he has played an active role in teaching, curriculum development, clinical training, and the mentorship of future healthcare professionals. His commitment to excellence in education is reflected in his dedication to developing practice-ready graduates equipped to meet the evolving needs of modern healthcare.
His research focuses on advancing patient care, advance care planning, palliative care, and public health outcomes in Malaysia. Through peer-reviewed publications and multidisciplinary research collaborations, Dr Lim has contributed to the generation of evidence that informs clinical practice, strengthens healthcare delivery, and supports policy development.
Driven by a passion for innovation, Dr Lim integrates academic scholarship with practical clinical experience to bridge the gap between research, education, and patient-centered care. He is particularly interested in the intersection of healthcare, education, and technology, exploring how digital health solutions, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and emerging technologies can enhance learning, accelerate research, and improve healthcare outcomes. By embracing innovation and continuous improvement, he seeks to advance healthcare practice while preparing the next generation of professionals for a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor in Pharmacy (Hons), UCSI University, Malaysia (2009)
- Master in Medical Science, Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia (2016)
- Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia (2023)
Research Interests
- Palliative Care & Advance Care Planning
- Antimicrobial Stewardship & Infectious Diseases
- Healthcare Research
- Public health
- Digital Health & Healthcare Technology
Teaching Areas
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmacy practice
- Digital Health & Healthcare Technology
Courses Taught
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Practice
Notable Publications
Lim MK, Lai PS, Ponnampalavanar SS, Syed Omar SF, Taib NA, Yusof MY, Italiano CM, Kong DC, Kamarulzaman A. Antibiotics in surgical wards: use or misuse? A newly industrialized country's perspective. J Infect Dev Ctries. 2015 Nov 30;9(11):1264-71. doi: 10.3855/jidc.6731. PMID: 26623636.
Lim MK, Lai PSM, Lim PS, Wong PS, Othman S, Mydin FHM. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of community-dwelling adults regarding advance care planning in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open. 2022 Feb 14;12(2):e048314. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048314. PMID: 35165104; PMCID: PMC8845205.
Lim MK, Lai PSM, Wong PS, Othman S, Mydin FHM. Validation of the psychometric properties of the Malay advance care planning questionnaire. BMC Palliat Care. 2021 Jul 15;20(1):109. doi: 10.1186/s12904-021-00790-7. PMID: 34266432; PMCID: PMC8283904.
Lim MK, Wong PS, Othman S, Mydin FHM, Lim PS, Lai PSM. A Systematic Review of Non-Seriously Ill Community-Dwelling Asians' Views on Advance Care Planning. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2023 Dec;24(12):1831-1842. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2023.09.008. Epub 2023 Oct 14. PMID: 37844872.
Moshawih S, Wong SF, Woon CO, Lim MK, Ong HC, Goh KW, et al. Transforming healthcare sustainability. Sustainable Futures. 2025 Oct;10. doi: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101199.