BACKGROUND

The formation of the interim Chapter was passed at the 41st Annual General Meeting of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore on 1 June 2019. The inaugural General Meeting of the Chapter was held on 6 May 2020 and the first Chairman of the Chapter was Dr Yeo Sow Nam. The Chapter has specialist representation from anaesthesiology, neurology, neurosurgery, palliative medicine, psychiatry and rehabilitation medicine.

 

VISION

The vision of the Chapter of Pain Medicine Physicians is to provide leadership in training, education, advocacy, and enhancement of professional standards for pain medicine.

 

MISSION

The mission of the Chapter of Pain Medicine Physicians is to promote and maintain the highest professional and ethical standards in the specialty of Pain Medicine, to advance the care of patients affected by pain, through evidence-based practices, continuing medical education and research.

 

 

OBJECTIVES OF CHAPTER OF PAIN MEDICINE PHYSICIANS

1. Increase visibility and reputation of the discipline of pain medicine

2. Provide training and educational opportunities for pain medicine physicians

3. Champion the interests and professional needs of pain medicine physicians

 

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

• Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, AND
• Certification in a pain medicine examination (FFPMANZCA/FFPMRCA/ FIPP/ EDPM/ ABPM or equivalent*), AND
• Completed fellowship training for a minimum of six months in an established pain unit of a hospital*
  (*Subject to approval from Chapter Committee)

 

 

POSITION STATEMENTS

Please click here to view the position statements (pdf).