Calendar of CME-CPD Events

The Academy regularly organises congresses and scientific meetings to enhance the continuing professional development of specialists in Singapore. AMS also conducts continuing medical education (CME) modules with online CME MCQs hosted on our Learning Management System portal that have been pre-approved for the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) Category 3B CME Programme.

Mandatory Medical Ethics CME Modules [MME CME]

The Singapore Medical Council (SMC) announced in a circular on 11 May 2023, that all doctors from 2026 onwards must acquire 5 Mandatory Medical Ethics (MME) CME core points before they can renew their Practising Certificate (PCs). Registered doctors are advised to start accumulating core points for MME CME from 1 January 2024 (for PCs ending on 31 December 2023). Click here for SMC's CME requirements.

The Academy has launched its first batch of Cat 3B Self-Learning MME CME modules on Medical Ethics that qualify for such MME core points from 6 February 2024 with the 2nd batch of modules on 16 December 2024.
As part of your members’ privilege, Fellows and members in good standing will be able to attempt these modules at no cost. You will be auto-enrolled in these modules and directly access the modules via your My Tasks Dashboard on the new AMS Learning platform. For any queries, please reach us at AMSLearning@ams.edu.sg.

(1) When should I start accumulating my MME CME Points?

Doctors whose PCs are expiring on 31 December 2025 can start accumulating the required Medical Ethics Core points in the CME qualifying periods (QP) from 2024/2025 as shown in the table below.

Depends on your Practicing Certificate (PC) Qualifying Period

PC Cycle	Period for accumulating Compulsory Medical Ethics CME (CME QP)
If PCs end on 31 December 2023 [2-year full PC start on 1 Jan 2024]	Doctors can accumulate the required Medical Ethics core points from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025 [need to accumulate 5 Mandatory Medical Ethics (MME) points over the next 24 months from 1 Jan 2024]
If PCs end on 31 December 2024 [2-year PC start on 1 Jan 2025]	Doctors can accumulate the required Medical Ethics core points from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026 [need to accumulate 5 Mandatory Medical Ethics (MME) points over the next 24 months from 1 Jan 2025]
	For doctors who renew their PCs two yearly, 5 core points for medical ethics are required; and For those who wish to renew for only one year, 3 core points are required.

Alternatively, you may refer to the below table by SMC or refer to their FAQ page here.

(2) What topics are covered in the Medical Ethics CME?

Approved SMC Topics

While there are various topics on Medical Ethics by other providers which can be accrued for general CME points, doctors must complete CME under the following four core areas below and organised by AMS, CFPS and SMA to be eligible for Medical Ethics core points.

Professionalism / Medical Professionalism
Ethics (e.g. Four boxes approach, Ethical analysis in medicine, Public Health Ethics, Research Ethics)
Informed Consent and Medical Decision Making
Medical Records, Privacy and Confidentiality

(3) I am not a member of AMS, can I participate in the Medical Ethics CME?

Yes you can.

Non-members are welcome to register, pay and access the modules. Upon payment, you have one month access to AMS Learning to complete the module. All payment is non-refundable.

(4) What are the types of CME offered?

SLM & Local Events

Currently, AMS is only offering 3 - 5 self-learning modules under the MME CME programme. Doctors may participate in Medical Ethics events or distance learning programmes (DLPs) in the following categories:

(5) How many times can I register for the same module?

Once upon completion of module.

You need to ensure that you are within the MME cycle qualifying period to accumulate MME points before attempting any modules.
Do note that once you have completed and passed the module, you would not be able to re-attempt the same module.

MME Modules by Academy of Medicine, Singapore

Type / CME Points

Available

Module Title / Description

Organized By

Fees

Open to

E-learning Module - Cat 3B

(1 MME CME Point)

6 Feb 2024

Module 1: Autonomy

Professional Ethics Committee, AMS

FAMS/Members (in good standing): Complimentary

Non-FAMS / FAMS & Members (with arrrears): $100 (incl. of 9% GST)

All SMC Registered Medical Practitioners

(Click here for the AMS Learning User Guide)

E-learning Module - Cat 3B

(1 MME CME Point)

6 Feb 2024

Module 2: Beneficence and non-maleficence

Professional Ethics Committee, AMS

FAMS/Members (in good standing): Complimentary

Non-FAMS / FAMS & Members (with arrrears): $100 (incl. of 9% GST)

All SMC Registered Medical Practitioners

E-learning Module - Cat 3B

(1 MME CME Point)

6 Feb 2024

Module 3: Justice

Professional Ethics Committee, AMS

FAMS/Members (in good standing): Complimentary

Non-FAMS / FAMS & Members (with arrrears): $100 (incl. of 9% GST)

All SMC Registered Medical Practitioners

E-learning Module - Cat 3B

(1 MME CME Point)

16 Dec 2024

Module 4: Consent *new*

Professional Ethics Committee, AMS

FAMS/Members (in good standing): Complimentary

Non-FAMS / FAMS & Members (with arrrears): $100 (incl. of 9% GST)

All SMC Registered Medical Practitioners

E-learning Module - Cat 3B

(1 MME CME Point)

16 Dec 2024

Module 5: The 4-Box Approach *new*

Professional Ethics Committee, AMS

FAMS/Members (in good standing): Complimentary

Non-FAMS / FAMS & Members (with arrrears): $100 (incl. of 9% GST)

All SMC Registered Medical Practitioners

Please click here for Past Events.

Launch of Ethics Self-Assessment Exercise (ESAE)
2 May 2024

The Ethics Self-Assessment Exercise (ESAE) for dentists and oral health therapists is now available on AMSLearning. FAMS and members can sign in directly. Non-members are welcome to click on "public catalogue".

2024 Annals Reviewers Awards
23 Jan 2025

The Annals Reviewers Awards give special recognition to reviewers for both quality and number of reviews, adherence to the Annals’ guidelines (in particular, being fair and supportive to authors), and providing helpful advice to the Editorial Board.