Induction Comitia 2025 was held on Saturday, 12 July, at the Clinical Sciences Building Auditorium. It was a memorable afternoon marked by warm camaraderie and meaningful networking among Fellows, prize winners, and graduates.
We were honoured to have Dr Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Manpower as well as our very own Fellow, return as Guest-of-Honour.
In keeping with tradition, the event commenced with the academic procession of the 2025–2026 Council Members and representatives and a welcome address by Master Dr Wong Chiang Yin.
Dr Wong congratulated the 76 Fellows of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS), graduate of the Master of Health Professions Education Singapore (MHPE-S) and the four graduates receiving their Graduate Diploma in Hospital Practice (GDHP). He also thanked and congratulated the four winners of the 2024 Annals Gold Reviewer Award who attended the event.
In his address, Dr Wong urged new Fellows to reflect on the significance and value of the FAMS qualification beyond the four-letter word after one’s name. He encouraged all to think about the importance of their contribution and the roles they can take on to ensure the Academy’s relevance and continuity.
Dr Wong highlighted that for different specialities and subspecialties to come together is what makes the Academy special.
Dr Wong concluded with a thought for new Fellows to chew on and to think of themselves as co-owners of the Academy with the parting words “What are you going to do with AMS?”
Event Highlights
Conferment of the postragrauate qualification, Fellow, Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS).
Chief Inductee Professor Teoh Tiong Ghee, College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, Singapore, leading fellow inductees with the solemn oath to uphold the practice of medicine in accordance with the highest standards and to follow the traditions enshrined in the Academy's Constitution.
Presentation of certificates to graduates of the Master of Health Professions-Singapore (MHPE-S) and the Graduate Diploma in Hospital Practice (GDHP).
Four 2024 Annals Gold Reviewer Award winners were present to receive the honours.
Besides addressing Fellows and guests formally at the Induction Comitia, Guest-of-Honour Dr Koh Poh Koon took the opportunity to engage Fellows from various colleges and chapters. He also obliged guests and family members with requests for selfies and wefies - much to everyone's delight!
A gathering of the medical fraternities...
Joined by family and friends.
Ties of professionalism and style rekindled...
The Academy brought back a classic tie worn by many past masters and senior fellows and a fresh design. The ties were presented to new FAMS and are now available for purchase, drawing some interest! Council members were spotted proudly wearing the ties as well.
Guests were treated to a high tea reception of asian fusion canapes.
Programme Booklet
Induction Comitia 2025 Programme Booklet
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