ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE
Academy of Medicine Gold Medal

Established in 1989, the Medal is awarded annually to the best student with distinction in Pathology and Microbiology who has successfully completed the Second Professional BDS Examination.

  • Goh Wan Qin (Faculty of Dentistry) (2022/2023)
  • Ng Xuan Wen Clara (Faculty of Dentistry) (2021/2022)
  • Wong Shi Hwa (Faculty of Dentistry) (2018/2019)
  • Ang Kai Yuit (Faculty of Dentistry) (2013/2014)
  • Chua Kho Xian Sarah (Faculty of Dentistry) (2012/2013)

 

 

Academy of Medicine Silver and Bronze Medals

The Medals are awarded annually to the students who are fourth and fifth respectively in the First Professional MBBS Examination.

  • Clement Chan Jian Ping (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) - Gold Medal (2017/2018)
  • Tan Wei Quan (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) - Bronze Medal (2017/2018)
  • Ng Sok Hui (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) - Silver Medal (2016/2017)
  • Joel Tan Shi Quan (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) - Bronze Medal (2016/2017)
  • Lim Ying Beatrice (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) - Silver Medal (2015/2016)
  • Ho Jin Yang (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) - Bronze Medal (2015/2016)
  • Lim Yi Hern Ansel (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) - Silver Medal (2014/2015)
  • Luke Tay Ern Wei (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) - Bronze Medal (2014/2015)
  • Joshua Tan Teck Chin (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) - Silver Medal (2013/2014)
  • Gao Mingqi (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) - Bronze Medal (2013/2014)
  • Yuen Wing Yan (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) - Silver Medal (2012/2013)
  • Ng Li Yan (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) - Bronze Medal (2012/2013)

     
G.A. Ransome Gold Medal

Established in 1978 in memory of the late Emeritus Professor Sir Gordon Arthur Ransome, the Medal is awarded annually to the candidate who has distinguished himself in the M Med (Internal Medicine) Examination.

  • Kennedy Ng Yao Yi (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) (2018/2019)
  • Ang An Shing (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) (2017/2018)
  • Choi Ci-En, Ellie (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) (2016/2017)
  • Benjamin Hooi Ming-Yew (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) (2015/2016)
  • Natalie Ngoi Yan Li (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) (2014/2015)
  • Mo Yin (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) (2013/2014)
  • Chen Zhiyong (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) (2012/2013)

     
Seah Cheng Siang Gold Medal

Established in 1991 in memory of the late Clinical Professor Seah Cheng Siang, the Medal, supported by the Seah Cheng Siang Memorial Fund, is awarded annually to the most outstanding candidate who has the highest marks in the clinical section of the M Med (Internal Medicine) Examination.

  • Ang An Shing (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) (2017/2018)
  • Hsu Horng Yeuan @ John Hsu (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) (2016/2017)
  • Benjamin Hooi Ming-Yew (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) (2015/2016)
  • Gan Tau Ming Aaron (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) (2014/2015)

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Academy of Medicine, Singapore Medal for Outstanding Leadership

In line with its commitment to education and training as well as continuing professional development, the Academy continued to recognize outstanding students from the medical schools who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills by presenting them with the Academy's merit award.

  • Ernest Ong Jun Long (Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine) (2024)
  • Low Feng Yi (Duke-NUS Medical School) (2024)
  • Caitlin Alsandria O’Hara (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) (2023)
  • Oh Hui Xin (Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine) (2023)
  • Michelle Ko Shi Min (Duke-NUS Medical School) (2023)
  • Pan Zi Hang (Duke-NUS Medical School) (2022)
  • Wang Kaiying (Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine) (2022)
  • Ng Guan Yee (Duke-NUS Medical School) (2021)
  • Joshua Tan Wu Xian (Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine) (2021)
  • Jasmin Koh Jiemin (Duke-NUS Medical School) (2019)
  • Lee Cheok Hon (Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine) (2019)
  • Tan Yu Bin (Duke-NUS Medical School) (2018)
  • Ng Poh Hwee Julia (Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine) (2018)
  • Francine Tan (Duke-NUS Medical School) (2017)
  • Edwin Yang Jiajing (Duke-NUS Medical School (2016)
  • Mo Yin (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) (2013/2014)
  • Chen Zhiyong (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) (2012/2013)

 

 

The Young Investigator's Award

The award is presented to young doctors below the age of 35 years, working in the Singapore-Malaysia region, in recognition of outstanding original work.

 

 

Distinguished Academician

The Council of the Academy may, on the recommendation of its Colleges/Chapters, appoint one distinguished overseas visitor per year as a Distinguished Academician for the year. The Distinguished Academician will stay at least one week (ie five working days) and undertake educational duties as specified by the Council.

  • Prof Ian Edward Curran (4-6 November 2016)

Assistant Director of Education and Professional Standards, UK General Medical Council

  • (i) In Pursuit of Professional Excellence - Developing Capabilities Beyond Competency
  • (ii) Emerging Concept in Education Policies and Regulations
  • (iii) Values and Virtues
  • (iv) Leading Innovation/Transformation Leadership and Doctors in Difficulty

 

  • Prof Andy Adam (7 August 2009)

President, Royal College of Radiologists,UK

  • (i) Radiology - Does it have a sell-by date?

 

 

Visiting Academician

The College/Chapter may recommend to Council the appointment of up to two Visiting Academicians a year. Each Visiting Academician will stay at least two days and deliver at least one lecture to members of the Academy.

  • Dr Faraz Khalid (23-24 September 2024)

Research & Innovation Office, Special Program for Primary Healthcare, World Health Organization Headquarters

  • Dr Haruki Matsumoto (23-24 September 2024)

Healthcare Safety and Inspection Office, Health Policy Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Government of Japan

  • Dr David Andrew Sieber (9-10 November 2024)

Sieber Plastic Surgery, USA

  • Dr Kim Taek-kyun (9-10 November 2024)

THE PLUS Plastic Surgery, South Korea

  • Dr Mo Aye (5 September 2023)

Associate Global Director Asia Pacific, Royal College of Physicians, London

  • Professor Cho-Inchang (17 September 2022)

Professor, Bio Plastic Surgery, Korea

  • Professor Lai Chung Sheng (17 September 2022)

Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital

  • Dr Jukka Takala (9 September 2022)

Past President, International Commission of Occupational Health, Finland

  • Dr Patrick Tonnard (18-19 October 2019)

Co-Founder and Co-Director, Coupure Centre for Plastic Surgery, Gent, Belgium

  • Professor Xiaoxi Lin (18-19 October 2019)

Professor of Plastic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital

  • Associate Professor Jeonghoon Ahn (10 January 2019)

Associate Professor, Ewha Womans University

  • Dr Hsiao Yen-Chang (30 August - 1 September 2018)

Associate Professor and Chief of General Plastic Surgery Division, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

  • Professor Joseph P Hunstad (30 August - 1 September 2018)

Assistant Consulting Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  • Prof Robert L Hendren (2 February 2018)

Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UCSF School of Medicine

  • Dr Garry Buckland (6-7 October 2017)

Specialist Plastic Surgeon

  • Professor David Park Daehwan (6-7 October 2017)

Professor and Chairman, Department of Plastic Surgery, Catholic University of Daegu, Korea, South Korea

  • Professor Mohit Bhandari (16 September 2017)

Head of Academic Division, Canada Research Chair, McMaster University, Canada

  • A/Prof Bradley Allan Petrisor (16 September 2017)

Program Director, Associate Professor, McMaster University, Canada

  • Dr Michael Miroshnik (2-3 September 2016)

Dr Michael Miroshnik Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon, Sydney, Australia

  • Dr Suh Man Koon (2-3 September 2016)

Director, JW Plastic Surgery Center, Seoul, Korea

  • Professor Latha Ganti Stead (31 July 2015)

Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

  • Professor Jeffrey Lawrence Ponsky (25 March 2015)

Professor of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Dr Foo Chee Liam (27-29 October 2014)

Senior Consultant, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital

  • Dr Thomas Brenn (10 November 2014)

Consultant Dermatopathologist and Lead Physician in Dermatopathology, NHS Lothian University Hospitals Trust

  • Professor Fung Hong (28 August 2014)

President, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine

  • Professor Fumio Konishi (29 April 2014)

Emeritus Consultant, Department of Surgery, Nerima Hikarigaoka Hospital

  • Professor Andrea Gabrielli (12 April 2014)

Professor of Anesthesiology, Medical Director, Cardiopulmonary Services, Shands at UF, University of Florida College of Medicine

  • Dr Kang Sang Wook (12-13 October 2013)

Assistant Professor, Endocrine Division, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine and Severance Hospital, South Korea

  • Dr Kim Seon Hahn (12 October 2013)

Head of Colorectal Division, Korea University Anam Hospital and Professor, Department of Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, South Korea

  • Professor Lindsey M Davies (1 February 2013)

President, UK Faculty of Public Health

 

 

Visiting Lecturers

The College/Chapter may recommend to Council the appointment of Visiting Lecturers. Each Visiting Lecturer will deliver at least one lecture to members of the host College/Chapter.

  • Associate Professor Trishe Leong (18 July 2024)

President of The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA)

  • Dr Arturo Ramírez-Montañana (9-10 November 2024)

Monterrey, Mexico

  • Dr Karen Joy Heath (11 August 2023)

Consultant Forensic Pathologist, Forensic Science S.A. Adelaide

  • Dr Hong Zhang (23 April 2023)

Dean, College of Biomedical Engineering & Instrument Science, Zhejiang University

  • Dr Lawrie Bott (29 October 2022)

President, Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia

  • Prof William Rawlinson (30 October 2021)

Senior Medical Virologist and the Director of Virology for NSW Health Pathology in Australia

  • Professor Richard Scolyer (3 July 2019)

Clinical Professor and Co-Medical Director, University of Sydney and Melanoma Institute Australia

  • Dr Min-Hee Ryu (18-19 October 2019)

Director and Consultant Plastic Surgeon, The Affiliated Friendship Plastic Surgery Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

  • Dr Lawrence Sherman (28 June 2019)

President, Meducate Global and AMEE International

  • Dr Kathy Chappell (28 June 2019)

Senior Vice President, Accreditation, Certification, Measurement, and the Institute for Credentialing Research and Quality Management

  • Professor Jane Esther Dahlstrom (22 October 2018)

Department of Anatomical Pathology, The Canberra Hospital

  • Dr Niamh Corduff (30 August - 1 September 2018)

Consultant Plastic Surgeon, The Cosmetic Refinement Clinic

  • Professor Michael Peter Grant (30 August - 1 September 2018)

Chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine

  • Professor Chen Chien-Tzung (30 August - 1 September 2018)

Division of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan

  • Professor Andrew Clouston (28 October 2017)

Associate Professor of Molecular and Cellular Pathology at the University of Queensland, Deputy Director of the University of Queensland Centre for Liver Disease Research

  • Dr John Christopher Coakley (15 October 2016)

Head, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, The Children’s Hospital, Westmead, NSW

  • Professor Deborah Marriott (20 October 2014)

Senior Specialist in Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia, and Associate Professor, University of New South Wales

  • Professor Peter Russell (25 April 2014)

Pathologist, Douglas Hanly Moir Pathology

 

COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS, SINGAPORE
The O & G Research Award

The Award will be presented to the doctor who submits the best original unpublished paper for the year, or the best proposal for a research project for the year. It is aimed at encouraging doctors to do research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

 

The Award will be presented annually at the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Annual General Meeting for the year.

 

COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, SINGAPORE
College of Surgeons Gold Medal

In recognition of the effort of the best performing Advanced Surgical Trainees (ASTs) in the nine (9) surgical specialties, as well as, to encourage the ASTs to excel in their exit examinations, the College of Surgeons has decided to establish the College of Surgeons Gold Medal as an annual award from 2008.

 

The Award shall be given to the best performing AST in the exit examination of each surgical specialty, as judged by the Specialist Training Committee (STC) / RAC of the specialty, and the Chairman of the Chapter of the Specialty.

 

The Award was presented at the College of Surgeons Lectureship Dinner on 06 November 2024.

  • Dr Law Jia Hao (General Surgery)
  • Dr Lim Jia Xu (Neurosurgery)
  • Dr Wendy Zi Wei Teo (Hand Surgery)
  • Dr Pillay Kaamini (Orthopaedic Surgery)
  • Dr Tay Kaijun (Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery)
  • Dr Cai Zhengyang Elijah (Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery)
  • Dr Tan Yu Guang (Urology)
     

 

Young Surgeon's Award

The First Joint Meeting of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh and Chapter of Surgeons, Academy of Medicine, Singapore in November 1984 inaugurated a Surgeon-in-Training Award. The Award was presented to the best original unpublished paper read by a Surgeon-in-Training. Surgical trainees from Singapore and other countries submitted excellent and commendable work. The six papers which were subsequently shortlisted for presentation at the Award session were of remarkable standard and quality. The College of Surgeons, Singapore (then Chapter of Surgeons) agreed that the Award should be perpetuated to encourage young surgical trainees to continue pursuing surgical research and producing papers of the highest standards.

 

The Award will be given for the best original unpublished paper read by a young surgeon.

 

The Award was presented during the 57th Singapore-Malaysia Congress of Medicine held on 19 July 2024.

  • Dr Tan Yu Guang (Urology)

 

Click here to view all past award recipients.

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