The Academy of Medicine, Singapore marked a significant milestone at its Induction Comitia 2026 on 12 September with the inaugural conferment of the Eminent Academician (EA) title on 17 distinguished medical and dental specialists.
Held at the Clinical Sciences Building Auditorium, the occasion was graced by Guest of Honour Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies, together with senior leaders from the Ministry of Health, the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia and the Academy of Medicine, Singapore.
A defining milestone in the Academy's calendar, the Induction Comitia extends well beyond the conferment of fellowships. It marks the rite of passage into a professional community founded on scholarship, professionalism, mentorship and collegiality, while celebrating the continuing commmitment of Fellows to the advancement of their professions and the Academy.
This year's occasion gave expression to these values with the introduction of the EA title. The inaugural recipients —16 local and one foreign — were recognised not only for outstanding professional achievement, but also for their sustained contributions to patients, colleagues, institutions and the wider medical and dental professions. It recognises excellence founded on service to humanity, scholarship coupled with selflessness.
Honouring the distinguished EAs in his welcoming address, Master, Dr Wong Chiang Yin said:
In his address, Mr Ong Ye Kung spoke about how Singapore medicine and dentistry join countries such as the United States and United Kingdom in this well established international best practice where doctors of distinction are admitted as members of the National Academy of Medicine and elected as fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences respectively.
Mr Ong said, "I thank the Academy for suggesting this initiative, which the Ministry of Health supports. In doing so, we are demonstrating to the medical profession: this is what the highest standards of medicine and dentistry look like in Singapore."
Mr Ong addressed the 79 new Fellows including the Chapter of Family Medicine Physicians inductees being conferred since the specialist recognition was formalised in November 2025, the Master of Health Professions-Singapore (MHPE-S) and 19 Graduate Diploma in Hospital Practice (GDHP) graduands present, urging them to aspire to the life’s work of all the EAs present in the room.
Mr Ong went on to reaffirm the principles that underpin Singapore's healthcare system emphasising:
The biggest event in the Academy’s calendar, the Induction Comitia 2026 saw a resounding turnout bringing together multi-generational Fellows from various colleges and chapters. Indeed, we were honoured with the presence of many family members, colleagues and guests who turned up in full support, making this Induction Comitia so special and meaningful.
Event Highlights
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Mr Ong Ye Kung presented scrolls to the inaugural cohort of 17 Eminent Academicians.
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Conferment of the postragrauate qualification, Fellow, Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS) by Dr Wong Chiang Yin.
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Chief Inductee Dr Saradha Anantharaman, College of Physicians, Singapore, led fellow inductees as well as all fellows present to renew their oath to uphold the practice of medicine in accordance with the highest standards and to follow the traditions enshrined in the Academy's Constitution.
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Assistant Master, Academic Affairs, Dr Sophia Chew, presented the certificates to the graduates of the Master of Health Professions-Singapore (MHPE-S) and Graduate Diploma in Hospital Practice (GDHP).
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The Gold and Silver Annals Reviewer Awards were presented in special recognition for the contribution of high-quality reviews.
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Master of Ceremonies for the afternoon was Professor Chong Yap Seng from the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Singapore and the College of Clinician Scientists.
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Academic procession with the bearing of the mace, symbolising scholarship and integrity, marked the commencement of the Induction Comitia 2026.
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Celebrating our Eminent Academicians.
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Meaningful conversations and memorable moments shared with our Guest of Honour, Mr Ong Ye Kung.
A celebration of a significant milestone with mentors, loved ones and colleagues.
Programme Booklet
Induction Comitia 2026 Programme Booklet
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