The 26th Seah Cheng Siang Memorial Lecture, 13th College of Physicians Lecture and College Conferment Ceremony were held on 2 September 2016 at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, in conjunction with the inaugural College Dinner.
26TH SEAH CHENG SIANG MEMORIAL LECTURE
The 26th Seah Cheng Siang Memorial Lecture was delivered by Professor Chng Wee Joo, Director of the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore. Professor Chng spoke on "Multiple Myeloma: A Journey from Biology to Potential Cure" where he shared about the major discoveries in genomics, biology, drug discovery and therapy of Myeloma, the second most common blood cancer in the world.
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Prof Chng Wee Joo delivering the 26th Seah Cheng Siang Memorial Lecture |
Prof Chng Wee Joo (L) receiving a token of appreciation from A/Prof Chan Choong Meng, College President (R) |
13TH COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS LECTURE
The 13th College of Physicians Lecture was delivered by Dr Tan Lai Yong, Resident Fellow of the College of Alice and Peter Tan, National University of Singapore. Dr Tan spoke on "Rural Lessons for Urban Doctors" where he shared lessons learnt from the rural communities about life-long values of being a healer; going back to the basics of preventing disease, curing at times but always bringing comfort and sharing hope.
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Dr Tan Lai Yong delivering the 13th College of Physicians Lecture |
Dr Tan Lai Yong (L) receiving a token of appreciation from A/Prof Chan Choong Meng, College President (R) |
COLLEGE CONFERMENT CEREMONY
The College also conferred the title of Honorary Fellowship to two esteemed individuals who have eminently distinguished themselves in the service of internal medicine:
Professor Chee Yam Cheng
Senior Advisor, National Healthcare Group Board
President, National Healthcare Group College
Emeritus Consultant, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Professor Ong Yong Yau
Emeritus Consultant, Singapore General Hospital
Senior Advisor, SingHealth
Clinical Professor of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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Professor Chee Yam Cheng (R) receiving the Honorary Fellowship scroll from A/Prof Chan Choong Meng, College President (R) |
Professor Ong Yong Yau (R) receiving the Honorary Fellowship scroll from A/Prof Chan Choong Meng, College President (R) |
AWARD PRESENTATION
The College presented its token of appreciation to Dr Yeo Wee Tiong who was voted Best Speaker for the 8th Medicine Review Course held on 23-24 July 2016. Dr Yeo spoke on "The Difficult ECGs" in the cardiology symposium.
Dr Yeo Wee Tiong (L) receiving a token of appreciation from Dr Terence Kee, Organising Chair for 8th Medicine Review Course |
The Chapter of Dermatologists and Chapter of Renal Physicians also presented an award to their best exiting resident:
Dr Benson Yeo
Best Candidate for Exit Exam (Dermatology)
Dr Poh Cheng Boon
Special Trophy for Academic AchieveRs Award (Renal Medicine)
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Dr Benson Yeo (R) receiving a token of appreciation from Dr Martin Chio (L), Chairman of Chapter of Dermatologists |
Dr Poh Cheng Boon (R) receiving a token of appreciation from Dr Terence Kee (L), Chairman of Chapter of Renal Physicians |