Special Studies Module (SSM)
SSM is a project-like module that you are required to undertake during your first December holidays. The projects that are put up by the faculty for your choice belong to very diverse fields, about half of which have no relation to medicine. You might actually be spoilt for choice, actually, since many of the projects have such nice sounding titles.
However, don’t get fooled by the impressive project titles. Many of the medical-related projects require nothing but data entry or a survey. Be sure to contact the project supervisor for more project details before you submit the application form.
There’s also an option for you to design your own project if you feel that the projects listed are not suitable for your palate.
What you choose eventually depends not only on your interest, but also your holiday plans! Not all projects require the same effort, some can be finished in one or two sittings. Others may take you your whole holiday, and even eat into your academic term!