Physicians in Singapore are Medical Specialists in field of Adult Internal Medicine which is distinct from surgery, radiology, anesthesiology, obstetric and gynecology and pediatric medicine.

 

Physicians have completed about 5-6 years of postgraduate training in the field of Internal Medicine and have obtained postgraduate degrees and certification such as M Med (Int Med), MRCP (UK), and FAMS.

 

Physicians often choose to specialize in one of the following 15 specialties of Internal Medicine, namely: Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Geriatric Medicine, Haematology, Infectious Diseases, General Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Rheumatology and Palliative Medicine.

 

For the history and formation of the College, please click here.

 

 

The Coat of Arms of the College consists of a shield supported by 2 lions on each side. The lions represent Singapore and dauntless courage. Within the shield, the Chevron symbolises that coming together of the specialties of internal medicine under one roof - the College. The 16 bars in the Chevron represent 14 current and future chapters. The column represents fortitude and constancy, with a serpent coiled around it, representing wisdom with fortitude. The orchid Vanda Miss Joaquim is Singapore's national flower. Its hardy and resilient qualities and its ability to bloom throughout the year are the characteristics which reflect our quest for progress and excellence. The Singapore's Lion Head symbolises courage, strength, as well as resilience in the face of challenges. On top of the shield is a banner with the wordings "College of Physicians". Below the shield is a banner inscribed with the Academy of Medicine, Singapore's motto, "Recta Sapere", which urges us to seek and savour the truth at all times.

 

 

The governing body of the College of Physicians, Singapore is the Council, with a total of 21 elected members. Its governing constitution is stipulated in Articles 28-49 of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

 

The governance and constitution of the College is determined by its Memorandum and Articles of Association and its By-laws. The Council is empowered to make amendments to the By-laws. However, amendments to the Memorandum and Articles of Association must be passed by the House.

 

 

To be the recognised leader in training, education, advocacy and enhancement of professional satisfaction for internal medicine and its sub-specialties.

 

 

To promote and maintain the highest professional and ethical standards in internal medicine and its sub-specialties.

 

 

The objectives of the College as set out in the Memorandum of Association are:

• to advance the art and science of internal medicine and its specialties;
• to promote study and research into medical and scientific problems;
• to sustain and foster postgraduate education; to conduct higher professional examinations and to award diplomas;
• to do all such things as are in furtherance of the above objects or any of them and particularly the following provided that nothing shall be done for commercial reasons or solely for profit.

 

 

E-IMPACT

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Mutual Respect
• Professionalism
• Adaptability
• Commitment
• Teamwork

 

 

 

Year	Name	Year	Name	Year	Name
1966 - 1968	Dr Gordon Arthur Ransome	1985 - 1986	Dr Arthur Tan	1997 - 1998	Dr Howe Hwee Siew
1968 - 1972	Dr Khoo Oon Teik	1986 - 1987	Dr Chee Yam Cheng	1998 - 2001	Dr Roland Chong
1972 - 1975	Dr Wong Poi Kwong	1987 - 1988	Dr Vernon Oh	2001 - 2007	Dr Lim Shih Hui
1975 - 1977	Dr John A Tambyah	1988 - 1991	Dr Richard Guan	2007 - 2009	Dr Ng Keng Yeen
1977 - 1979	Dr Feng Pao Hsii	1991 - 1993	Dr Lee Kok Onn	2009 - 2011	Dr Wong Kok Seng
1979 - 1982	Dr Teoh Pek Chuan	1993 - 1994	Dr Tan Wan Cheng	2011 - 2013	Dr Alan Ng Wei Keong
1982 - 1983	Dr Chia Boon Lock	1994 - 1995	Dr Cheng Jun	2013 - 2015	Dr Tay Jam Chin
1983 - 1985	Dr Tan Yew Oo	1995 - 1997	Dr Benjamin Ong	2015 - 2019	Dr Chan Choong Meng

 

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