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The College of Dental Surgeons, Singapore was officially incorporated on 6 August 2008.
The Academy moved into a larger premises in the National Kidney Foundation Centre on Kim Keat Road on 11 October 2008.
The new premises on the 11th and 12th floor of the building have twice the total area which provides a more conducive working
environment for staff and additional facilities for members as well as Colleges and Chapters.
The Induction Comitia 2008 was held in the Building on 11 November 2008.
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| 2007 |
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A commemorative publication was published by the Annals, Academy of Medicine,
Singapore to document the unique and triumphant journey and milestones of the Academy, founded
in 1957 through the initiative and foresight of 34 founding members, led by its first Master,
the late Professor Sir Gordon Arthur Ransome.
The Academy celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the 41st Singapore-Malaysia Congress of Medicine
held from 19 to 22 July 2007. The Opening Ceremony of the Congress on 19 July 2007 was specifically
chosen to coincide with the date of the first meeting of the 34 founding members of the Academy.
Our Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was admitted as an Honorary Fellow. He is the 39th Honorary
Fellow of the Academy.
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| 2006 |
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The Inaugural Pro Tem Meeting of the Chapter of Emergency Physicians took
place on 20 July 2006 at the Lee Kong Chian Room, Basement, Main Office, Academy of Medicine,
Singapore, 142 Neil Road, Runme Shaw Building, Singapore 088871. (July) |
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| 2005 |
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The Annals changed from being a quarterly publication to a monthly publication
in March 2005 to cater to the increasing number of manuscripts submitted to the Annals. |
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The following Colleges were incorporated as companies limited by guarantee:
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| 2001 |
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The main secretariat formally re-located to its new home from its leased premises at the College of Medicine Building. The Specialist Training Secretariat remains at the Academy’s branch office at the National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Campus. 
Runme Shaw Building
President SR Nathan, Patron of the Academy, officially opened the Runme Shaw Building on 3 October. He penned the following message to commemorate this special occasion:
“After almost 50 years, the Academy has found its own home – though modest by other standards. In officially opening the Academy’s Headquarters, it is my hope it will flourish in its esteem in the eyes of the profession as well as others who appreciate its contribution to professionalism and scholarship.” |
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| 2000 |
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The Council of the Academy approved specialist accreditation in 6 dental specialties, namely Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, Periodontology and Prosthodontics. |
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| 1998 |
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The Specialist Accreditation Board (SAB) was formally established to oversee the accreditation process of medical specialists in Singapore. Each of the 35 specialties recognized for the purpose of specialist registration with the Singapore Medical Council has a Specialist Training Committee (STC), which is appointed jointly by SAB, National University of Singapore Division of Graduate Medical Studies and the Academy. MMed remains the local entry qualification for advanced specialty training and FAMS is the local specialty qualification awarded to those who have passed the exit examination. Where appropriate, the FAMS is to be linked with overseas exit qualifications. |
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| 1991 |
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The designation of AM (Academician of Medicine) was replaced by FAMS (Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore). |
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| 1990 |
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A Joint Committee for Advanced Specialty Training (JCAST)
comprising representatives from the Academy, School of Postgraduate Medical Studies
and the Ministry of Health was established. The objects of the JCAST are (i) the
provision of advanced specialty training in Medicine leading to specialty certification;
(ii) the accreditation of training posts for advanced specialty training; and (iii) the
promotion of continuing medical education.
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| 1989 |
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The Chapter of Paediatricians was formed. |
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| 1987 |
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The Singapore Medical Council
approved the use of the letters “AM(S’pore)” after the names of members of the Academy.
The Academy shifted into new premises at the College of Medicine Building.
The Ministry of Health granted the Academy an initial 10-year tenancy.
College of Medicine Building
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| 1986 |
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The Academy secretariat shifted from the Alumni Medical Centre to temporary premises at Harrower Hall on College Road.
Work commenced to plan, design and furnish the Academy’s offices in the refurbished College of Medicine building.
The Chapter of Psychiatrists and
the Chapter of Pathologists were formed.
Alumni Association Medical Centre |
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| 1981 |
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The Chapter of Community and Occupational Medicine Physicians was formed. |
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| 1979 |
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The Annals was entered into the MEDLINE online database and cited in all issues of Index Medicus.
The Chapter of Dental Surgeons was formed. |
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| 1977 |
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The Academy was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee. |
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| 1974 |
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A Memorandum on Specialist Certification and Registration was submitted to the Government. This was followed a year later by the formation of a Standing Committee on Specialist Training and Certification.
The Chapter of Radiologists and the Chapter of Anaesthetists were formed. |
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| 1972 |
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The Annals of the Academy was first published as a quarterly issue. |
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| 1970 |
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Higher professional medical examinations were instituted leading to the degree of
Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynaecology. |
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| 1968 |
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The Academy was largely responsible for initiating the formation of the postgraduate medical school at the University.
The Chapter of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists was formed. |
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| 1966 |
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The Minister of Finance approved the Academy as an Institute of Public Character
under the Income Tax Ordinance (Chapter 166).
The Chapter of Physicians and the Chapter of Surgeons were formed. |
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| 1963 |
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The Academy’s First Congress of Medicine was held, drawing participants from Singapore and Malaysia. |
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| 1959 |
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Immediately after its inauguration, the Academy turned its attention
towards the establishment of formal postgraduate training and continuing education.
A carefully prepared memorandum to the Government and the University led to the formation
of a Committee of Postgraduate Medical Education at the University with representation
from the Academy and Government.
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| 1957 |
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The Academy of Medicine was formed in 1957.
The founding members included Professor Gordon Arthur Ransome,
the first Master, Dr Benjamin Henry Sheares, the second President
of the Republic of Singapore and Dr Yeoh Ghim Seng who later became
the Speaker of Parliament.
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