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At the conclusion of the 44th Annual General Meeting of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore on 10 September 2022, we are pleased to announce the composition of the Academy’s Council for the term 2022-2023. View more

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore announces the appointment of Associate Professor Alan Ng Wei Keong as the new Master of the Academy. View more

The Academy conferred Honorary Fellowship to Mdm Halimah Yacob, President of the Republic of Singapore and Patron of the Academy at the Induction Comitia and 25th Gordon Arthur Ransome Oration on 23 July 2022 at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. View more

The Annals' highest impact factor of 8.713 in the latest release of Journal Impact Factor 2021 received media coverage from The Straits Times. View more

The Annals registered an all-time high impact factor of 8.713 in the latest release of Journal Impact Factor 2021. This ranks the Annals in the first quartile of all journals in the competitive Medicine (General and Internal) category as it topped all Asian medical journals for the first time. View more

By the closing deadline on 2 June 2022 at 2359 hours, a total of 915 eBallot votes were received, out of 2,772 eBallots issued to eligible voters. View more

As announced by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) on 1 June 2022, the Academy of Medicine Singapore, College of Family Physicians Singapore, and Singapore Medical Association (“the Professional Bodies”) have jointly established a support programme for doctors who face disciplinary proceedings with effect from 1 June 2022. This programme is open to all registered doctors in Singapore and not only to members. Read More

Nominations are now open for six (6) Elected Council members. View more

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore and the College of Clinician Scientists are pleased to announce that Dr Huang Zhongwei has been awarded the Seah Cheng Siang Memorial Research Award 2021 for his research project entitled “dlg circRNA and Proteins are Implicated in Reproductive Ageing in Women and Associated with Reproductive Outcomes”. View more

The Clinical Claims Resolution Process (CCRP), a new process that is administered by the Academy of Medicine, Singapore to facilitate the resolution of clinically related Integrated Shield Plan claim disputes, received media coverage. View more

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore supports the initiative on the establishment of the Clinical Claims Resolution Process (CCRP) to resolve Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) claim disputes of a clinical nature, as announced by the Ministry of Health. View more

The two COVID-19 webinars organised by the College of Clinician Scientists, Academy of Medicine, Singapore on 16 and 23 October 2021 received media coverage. View more

The Chapter of Cardiologists, College of Physicians, Singapore, Academy of Medicine, Singapore, Singapore Heart Foundation and Singapore Cardiac Society issued a joint letter to the Straits Times Forum Page in response to the article, "Daily aspirin may harm more than help seniors: US medical panel". View more

I am pleased to announce that Associate Professor Alan Ng Wei Keong has been duly elected and will serve as Master-Elect of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore for 2021-2022. View more

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore is now inviting nominations by voting Fellows for the post of Master-Elect. Only Elected Council Members shall be eligible for the post. View more

At the conclusion of the 43rd Annual General Meeting of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore on 21 August 2021, we are pleased to announce the composition of the Academy’s Council for the term 2021-2022. View more

Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore is excited to announce its latest Impact Factor of 2.473 for 2020, and 5-year Impact Factor of 2.42. View more

The College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Singapore and Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Singapore jointly responded to The Straits Times' query regarding concerns about pregnant women taking Covid-19 vaccination. View more

The joint statement by Chapter of Cardiologists, College of Physicians, Singapore (AMS) and Singapore Cardiac Society on the relation between COVID-19 vaccination and myocarditis/pericarditis received media coverage. View more

The Chapter of Cardiologists, College of Physicians, Singapore, Academy of Medicine, Singapore and Singapore Cardiac Society jointly issued a statement on the possible association between COVID-19 vaccination and myocarditis and pericarditis. View more

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore (AMS), Chapter of Family Medicine Physicians, AMS, Singapore Medical Association and Ministry of Health Singapore issued a joint statement to address recent social media posts about general practitioners (GPs). View more

By the closing deadline on 10 May 2021 at 2359 hours, a total of 945 eBallot votes were received, out of 2,550 eBallots issued to eligible voters. View more

The Chapter of Infectious Disease Physicians, Academy of Medicine, Singapore, issued a letter of advice to the community to play its part in dealing with Covid-19. View more

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore warmly congratulates Assistant Master (Academic Affairs), Professor Wong Tien Yin, for being featured as one of Asia’s most outstanding researchers on the Asian Scientist 100 list (2021 edition) by Asian Scientist Magazine. View more

Schedules of the Annual General Meetings of the Academy, Colleges and Chapters are out for your reference. View more

Nominations are now open for six (6) Elected Council members. View more

The College of Ophthalmologists, Academy of Medicine, Singapore, issued a statement in response to the Straits Times article, "Blue light filtering glasses: Just how effective are they?" View more

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore and the College of Clinician Scientists are pleased to announce that Dr Maria Noviani has been awarded the Seah Cheng Siang Memorial Research Award 2020 for her research project entitled “Characterization of Interstitial Lung Disease in Systemic Sclerosis in the Scleroderma Cohort in Singapore (SCORE)”. View more

2020 has certainly been a different and challenging year for all of us.  The global crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way we live, socialise and work. View more

The Academy of Medicine Singapore, College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Singapore, and Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Singapore today announced the launch of a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the public on pregnancy and birth in women during COVID-19. View more

The COVID-19 Webinar organised by the College of Clinician Scientists entitled ‘What is the Future for Healthcare under COVID-19?’ on 12 to 13 November 2020 received media coverage from The Straits Times. View more

The André Wansaicheong Lectureship seeks to advance the practice of public health and occupational medicine, while perpetuating the memory of a distinguished Public Health Physician and Academician who dedicated much of his professional life in the service of public health. View more

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore extends its heartiest congratulations to Assistant Master (Academic Affairs), Professor Wong Tien Yin, for being elected as a lifetime member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in the United States. View more

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore and College of Clinician Scientists are pleased to announce the launch of the Seah Cheng Siang Memorial Research Award to perpetuate the memory of Professor Seah Cheng Siang, distinguished Academician and Past Master of the Academy. View more

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At the conclusion of the 42nd Annual General Meeting of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore on 20 June 2020, we are pleased to announce the composition of the Academy’s Council for the term 2020-2021. View more

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore announces the appointment of Professor Teo Eng Kiong as the new Master of the Academy. View more

This joint paper by the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and the Chapter of Infectious Disease Physicians, Academy of Medicine, Singapore, seeks to set out the current understanding of the infectiousness of persons with COVID-19 infection...View more

It has been more than 3 months since Singapore had its first COVID-19 patient.  We have moved from DORSCON Level Yellow to Orange and we are now in the second month of Circuit Breaker period, during which only essential medical services are being rendered. View more

The College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine, Singapore and Singapore Cardiac Society issued a joint statement in response to the Reuters report, “Blood-pressure drugs are in the crosshairs of Covid-19 research”. View more

At the close of the nomination deadline, 24 March 2020, at 1700 hours, five (5) nominations were received for the post of AMS Elected Council (2020-2022). View more

Nominations are now open for six (6) Elected Council members. View more

The Academy welcomed the new year on a busy note with a host of activities as we usher in the Lunar Year of the Rat. View more

The 24th Gordon Arthur Ransome Oration entitled ‘Human Solidarity in a Fragmenting World’ was delivered by Mr George Yeo at the Academy’s Induction Comitia. View more

As we approach the close of another busy and significant year, I would like to wish you and your family a Wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year.  View more

After months of obtaining and collating feedback from the many stakeholders, the workgroup has finalized the report and recommendations. The 3 professional bodies believe that the recommendations... View more

The CPD Bulletin, a members-only weekly bulletin of objectively-selected and rigorously-summarised articles from the latest issues of the most prestigious journals, that will bring up-to-date information to busy clinicians - thereby helping them keep abreast with recent progresses in other fields of medicine. View more

The media activities for the month of September, which I had shared recently, underscores the Academy and its Colleges role and commitment to advocate for the profession, and more importantly, for the care and welfare of the patients. View more

The College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Academy of Medicine, Singapore issued a statement on important considerations for menopausal women aged over 45 going for in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). View more

More women over the age of 50 in Singapore are going for their first breast cancer screening, but most still do not get their second check-up done two years later... View more

The Apple Watch ECG App is a single channel electrocardiogram similar to a Lead I ECG.  The ECG App is able to determine if atrial fibrillation or sinus rhythm is present... View more

By the time they are 50, eight in 10 women develop uterine fibroids (growths in and around the uterus)... View more

In my Master's Message end of March, I shared that several key Academy Council members met and engaged Ministry's senior management to discuss the suggestions and concerns raised by our Fellows on the fundamental issues arising from the sentencing against LLA and SSC. View more

Theme: Exploring the Science - Beyond Medicine to Health

Dates: 27 - 28 July 2019

Venue: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore

For more details and registration, please visit www.sps.org.sg or email sippac2019@sps.org.sg. 

I am pleased to announce that Professor Teo Eng Kiong has been duly elected and will serve as Master-Elect of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore for 2019-2020.   View more

The Academy held its Induction Comitia for the year on Saturday, 6 July 2019, at the Academia@SingHealth.  The event was graced by Permanent Secretary for Health, Mr Chan Heng Kee, as the Guest-of-Honour. View more

As at the closing deadline 21 June 2019, 1700 hours, the Academy did not receive any nomination for the position of Master-Elect.  The Academy Council (2019-2020) decided at the 1st Council Meeting on 1 July 2019 to issue a 2nd call for nomination. View more

At the conclusion of the 41st Annual General Meeting of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore on 1 June 2019, we are pleased to announce the Academy’s Council for the term 2019-2020. View more

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore is now inviting nominations by voting Fellows for the post of Master-Elect. Only Elected Council Members shall be eligible for the post. View more

By the closing deadline on 11 April 2019 at 1700 hours, a total of 1,283 returned ballot cards were received out of 3,303 ballot cards mailed out. View more

In the past two months, I have issued two open letters on behalf of the Councils of the Academy and its Colleges, to express our support for the actions by the MOH to request SMC to have the judgements against LLA and SSC reviewed. View more

With your generous giving, we are able to raise a total of S$752,400 as of February 2019, surpassing the set target of S$625,000... View more

The Councils of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore and its Colleges welcome the move by the Ministry of Health Singapore (MOH) to review the recent verdict by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) Disciplinary Tribunal (DT) on Dr Soo Shuenn Chiang’s case. View more

 The Screening Test Review Committee (STRC), under the Academy of Medicine Singapore, reviews and makes recommendations on the appropriate use of specific screening tests based on prevailing scientific evidence. The STRC Guidelines 2019, updated from the previous version in 2011, has been published and can be found here.

The Academy of Medicine Singapore (AMS), the College of Family Physicians Singapore (CFPS), and the Singapore Medical Association (SMA) are pleased to note that the Ministry of Health (MOH) has sought participation from us on the Workgroup through our representatives in the Workgroup.  View more

AMS Council welcomes MOH statement that MOH has asked Singapore Medical Council (SMC) to get Dr Lim Lian Arn's case reviewed in court. View more

Nominations are now open for six (6) Elected Council members. View more

The Academy welcomes and fully supports the much awaited publication of fee benchmarks...View More

The Workshops in Interventional Radiology Education Singapore (WIRES) 2018 theme "Interventions for Women and Children" was held from 17 - 19 August at the Singapore General Hospital Campus. WIRES is an annual workshop jointly organised by the College of Radiologists, Singapore (CRS) and the Singapore Radiological Society (SRS). This year, the event attracted over 340 participants from across the region. 

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• Day 1 - 17 Aug: Workshops at DDR @ SGH
• Day 1 - 17 Aug: Hybrid Angio-CT Dinner Workshop
• Day 2 - 18 Aug: CVAD Nurses Workskhop 
• Day 2 - 18 Aug: Plenary
• Day 2 - 18 Aug: WIRES Dinner @ Peach Garden 
• Day 3 - 19 Aug: Plenary
• Day 3 - 19 Aug: Radiographers Track

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore (AMS), College of Radiologists, AMS, Singapore Radiological Society and Singapore Society of Oncology issued a joint statement in response to the article, "Relook benefits, harm of mammogram screening". View more

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore hosted an engagement session with The Honourable the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon from Supreme Court of Singapore on 14th March 2018 at the LKC Medicine Toh Kian Chui Annex Lecture Theatre. 

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I hope the New Year brings with it a fresh start and new opportunities for all of you. As we usher in the Chinese New Year, I join the Academy Council to wish all Fellow Academicians and members good health, happiness and prosperity.

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Nominations are now open for six (6) Elected Council members. 

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We take issue with the July 31 article (Cousins who gave up banking for beauty (sector)), in which Novena Global Lifecare Group’s Mr Terence Loh was reported as saying: “If you understand aesthetics, most of them are GP doctors – (but) there’s actually no specialisation at all required.”
 

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On 21 July 2017, the Academy held its Induction Comitia at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel in conjunction with the 51st Singapore-Malaysia Congress of Medicine and the 60th anniversary of the Academy.  Close to 500 attendees gathered that evening which was graced by the Guest-of-Honour, His Excellency Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, President of the Republic of Singapore and Patron of the Academy.
 

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We are pleased to announce a unique opportunity to  pay tribute to Dr Robert Loh, one of Singapore’s pioneering founding fathers in Medicine and Ophthalmology.

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As at closing time on 30 June 2017, 1700 hours, only one nomination was received for the post of Master-Elect.

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We refer to SMC’s advisory issued on 13 December 2016 [“Advisory to Medical Practitioners on payment of fees to Managed Care Companies, Third Party Administrators, Insurance Entities or Patient Referral Services”], the subsequent joint opinions issued by the three professional bodies (3PBs) on 14 December 2016 and 11 April 2017, and the latest SMC advisory issued on 23 June 2017.

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I am now inviting nominations by voting Fellows for the post of Master-Elect.  Only Elected Council Members shall be eligible for the post.  
 

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At the conclusion of the 39th Annual General Meeting of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore on 3 June 2017, we are pleased to announce the Academy’s Council for the term 2017-2018.

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To commemorate this historical milestone, the Academy will be giving away special commemorative gift to all Fellows and Members as a gesture of appreciation for your support and contribution to the Academy through the years.

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By the closing deadline on 17 April 2017 at 1700 hours, a total of 1,209 returned ballot cards were received out of 3,037 ballot cards that were sent out.

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The Academy will reach its 60th anniversary milestone come 19 July 2017.  In the last decade, rapidly changing healthcare landscape in Singapore has challenged the Academy and Fellows to do more in advocating and advancing professionalism, professional standards, and continuing professional development.

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We refer to SMC’s advisory issued on 13 Dec 2016 [“Advisory to Medical Practitioners on payment of fees to Managed Care Companies, Third Party Administrators, Insurance Entities or Patient Referral Services”] and the subsequent joint opinion issued by the three professional bodies (3PBs) on 14 Dec 16.

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We have just welcomed 2017, and in a few weeks, we will be welcoming the Year of the Rooster as well.  I would like to wish you good health and prosperity throughout the New Year.

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2016 has been another busy and fruitful year.  As we reach the close of the year, I would like to wish one and all an enjoyable holiday season and a wonderful new year ahead.

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I am pleased to announce the Diamond Jubilee Celebration emblem that will mark the commemoration of this auspicious and unique milestone in our Academy’s history.
 

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On behalf of AMS Council and Staff, I would like to wish one and all a Happy National Day 2016.
 

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It has been a very busy 4 weeks, since I started my term as Master of AMS.
 

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Transition of leadership can be smooth or tumultuous.  It is praiseworthy that the recent handover of the position of Master was so seamless...

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The Academy of Medicine, Singapore announces the appointment of Dr S R E Sayampanathan as the new Master of the Academy.

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It is with mixed feeling I write my last message as Master of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (AMS).

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A Report of the Task Force on Aesthetic Medicine Practice has been released to guide aesthetic medicine practice in Singapore and the region.

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The Academy enjoyed yet another successful Induction Comitia at the NUHS Tower Block Auditorium on Saturday, 23 April 2016.

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I hope you have had a good and promising start in 2016.  This year, I will complete my final term as Master of the Academy.

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The Singapore Cancer Network (SCAN) has published national guidelines to harmonise systemic cancer care across public and private institutions in the Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore October 2015 issue.

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Call for Registration for 2nd Intake

Application Deadline: Thurs, 31 Mar 2016
Limited seats for 2nd in-take!  Qualified applicants with confirmed funding and who are FAMS will be given priority.

As we reach the close of another busy and fruitful year, I would like to thank one and all for your fellowship and support as we made steady and significant progress towards fulfilling our profession’s vision and mission.

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August has been eventful and upbeat.  Singapore celebrated SG50 and the Academy hosted the 49th Singapore Malaysia Congress Medicine (SMCM) from 31st July to 2nd August 2015.

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The 18th Runme Shaw Memorial Lecture, entitled ‘Scientific Basis of Cancer Care’, was delivered by Prof Soo Kee Chee, Director, National Cancer Centre Singapore at the 49th Singapore-Malaysia Congress of Medicine on 1 August 2015. View more

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore, congratulates the following FAMS, who were awarded the National Medical Excellence Awards 2015.   View more

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore congratulates the following FAMS who, through their devotion of duty... View more

On 31 July 2015, the Academy held its second Induction Comitia for the year which was held in conjunction with the 49th Singapore-Malaysia Congress of Medicine... View more

At the closing deadline on 2nd July 2015, the Academy received one (1) nomination for the post of Master-Elect.

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I am now inviting nominations by voting Fellows for the post of Master-Elect. Only Elected Council Members shall be eligible for the post.
 

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I am pleased to share with you our Academy’s Annual Report 2014 which has been uploaded onto the Academy’s website.
 

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I was privileged to be invited to attend the Inaugural General Meeting of the Chapter of Intensivists on 24 April 2015. 

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At the close of the nomination deadline, 24 March 2015, at 1700 hours, six nominations were received

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This afternoon, it is with heavy heart I delivered my message at the Academy’s Induction Comitia held in SingHealth @ Academia.

I hope you have had a good break during the long Lunar New Year weekend.  I hereby wish everyone a Happier & Jubilant Goat (Good) Year ahead.
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The Academy Council wishes one and all a Happy, Prosperous and Healthy Chinese New Year.
 

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The Academy of Medicine, Singapore is honoured to host Prof Brian Hodges, a Ministry of Health HMDP Visiting Expert in Medical and Health Professional Education for 2014. Prof Hodges will be giving talks and conduct workshops to medical and health professionals during his visit here in Singapore.

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2014 is again a busy and significant year for the Academy. As we reflect the old and bring in the new, I would like to wish all an enjoyable holiday season with your loved ones.

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I am pleased to update that the Academy’s submission to MOH on “Feedback on Specialist Training in Singapore” is accessible to Fellows on the Academy’s intranet (Member Login required).

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The oration and lecture are hallmarks and keynote addresses of the Singapore-Malaysia Congress of Medicine.  Invitation is now open to Fellows for nominations.

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The Academy of Medicine, Singapore and Ministry of Health have published evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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28-29 August 2014

EMRACING CHALLENGES IN BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

Sheraton Towers Singapore 

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The Geriatric Medicine Modular Training Programme is a structured training programme that teaches basic principles of geriatric care to all non-Geriatric/Internal Medicine Residents…

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After 4 to 5 years of modelling the US-style training system, it is time for us to review and reflect how well this training system suits us in the Singapore’s setting…

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Day 2 Programme

Date: Saturday, 12 July 2014

Venue: State Courts

No. 1 Havelock Square

Singapore 059724

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Time flies like an arrow!  Just a blink of an eye, I have served my first two-year term as Master of the Academy.    Reflecting on the past two years, I wish to highlight that Academy, its Colleges and Chapters have accomplished many but more efforts will be needed to fulfil the rest of goals and objectives set in our Strategic Plan 2012-2014.

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This year’s Induction Comitia was held on a Saturday afternoon of 17th May at the Health Promotion Board Auditorium.  The event was graced by A/Prof Benjamin Ong, Director of Medical Services, Ministry of Health, Singapore, as the Guest-of-Honour.

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At the close of the Nomination for Elected Council Members on 31 March 2014, six (6) nominations were received. They will be declared elected at the upcoming 36th Annual General Meeting of the Academy to serve the Council for the next two years...

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At the close of the nomination deadline, 31 March 2014, at 1700 hours, the following nominations were received:-

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Nominations are now open for six (6) elected Council Members.

Nominations for Elected Councillors should reach the Academy by Monday, 31 March 2014 at 1700 hours sharp.

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I hope you have a good start in 2014.

In this message, I would like to seek your opinions and views on an important subject: Has Family Medicine become a specialty of medicine or is Family Medicine always a specialty of medicine?

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I hope you have had a fruitful and rewarding year in 2013.  As a new year begins, I would like to wish one and all a happy and better 2014. In the last two months of 2013, the Academy and its Colleges were abuzz with important meetings and activities.

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The Academy of Medicine, Singapore invites all to attend the Talks given by Dr Matthew K Wynia, a Ministry of Health HMDP Visiting Expert in Medical Ethics & Professionalism.

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Thank you for giving me the opportunity to lead the Academy for a second two-year term as Master (2014 - 2016). I am deeply honoured by your support and I remain committed to serve and do more to fulfil the priorities and objectives set out in the strategic plans advocated by the Academy Council.

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Close to 400 attendees comprising overseas guests, Past Masters, Fellows, inductees and representatives from medical organisations gathered on the evening of 23rd August to not only witness the induction of new Fellows but to listen to a thought-provoking Oration delivered by a prominent public figure.

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The Academy of Medicine, Singapore is honoured to confer Honorary Fellowship on Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance at its annual Induction Comitia which will be held on Friday, 23 August 2013.

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The Commissioner of Charities and Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority Singapore have approved the amendments of the Academy’s Memorandum and Articles of Association passed at the 35th Annual General Meeting on 15 June 2013.

Nominations for Master-Elect should reach the Academy by Wednesday, 28 August 2013 at 1700 hours sharp.

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The Academy would like to call for a second nomination, through the Colleges and Chapters, for the appointment of Visiting Academicians and Visiting Lecturers for Yr 2013.

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The Academy of Medicine, Singapore announces its new Council for the term 2013-2014 following the 35th Annual General Meeting held on 15 June 2013.

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Reflecting on the past 12 months since I took over as Master, I am pleased to report that it has been a year of noteworthy achievements and milestones.

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Announcement: Notice is hereby given that the 35th Annual General Meeting of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore will be held on Saturday, 15 June 2013 at Mini Auditorium 4A, Level 4, NKF Centre.

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Please click here for the Director’s Report & Financial Statements.

The College of Ophthalmologists wishes to address certain points in last Thursday’s article (“New cataract surgery cuts blindness risk”)…

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The purpose of this initiative is to perpetuate the legacy, values and teaching of Sir Professor Gordon Arthur Ransome. Prof Ransome was the founding Master of the Academy. He was also an excellent clinical teacher and taught many of us…

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In this issue of my message, I would like to focus on the Academy’s role in influencing the healthcare agenda in Singapore.

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We have also collated Reports of Colleges and Chapters where you can stay informed and have access to the activities and programmes planned by the respective College and/or Chapter.

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I hope you had a wonderful start in 2013. The Academy welcomed the New Year on a busy note as 2013 promises to be a year of challenges entwined with opportunities.

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The Academy is pleased to announce that the special concession rate for new Fellows has been extended. New Fellows who join the Academy before 31 March 2013 will still enjoy a concession of $300 off the first year annual subscription.

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As we approach the close of a busy and demanding year, I would like to wish you all an enjoyable holiday season and a splendid New Year.

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Master’s Message: As we start the new year, I would like to wish you a great 2013 and an enjoyable festive season. Even in the closing months of last year, the Academy and its Colleges were kept abuzz with activities for which I am pleased to bring you the updates.

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Let me begin with a special appreciation to a group of Fellows whose contributions to the Academy which I acknowledge are often overlooked.

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The Academy of Medicine, Singapore and the Ministry of Health, Singapore have jointly launched the first ever Clinical Practice Guidelines for Dental Practitioners on the topic of Dental Implants in Edentulism.

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The Academy of Medicine, Singapore has reached another milestone in its history. Fifty-five years on, the Academy continues to strengthen and renew its fellowship at the annual Induction Comitia.

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Master’s Message: This year, 75 new Fellows were formerly inducted to the Academy’s Fellowship at the Induction Comitia held on 23 August 2012. Guest-of-Honour, Dr Amy Khor, Minister of State for Health, was joined by invited guests, colleagues, friends and family, to bear witness of the conferment in a capacity-filled auditorium at the Health Promotion Board.

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WE SUPPORT the Ministry of Health's reply which confirms the safety and cost-effective measure of adding fluoride in low amounts to drinking water ("Water fluoridation safe, with dental benefits"; last Saturday).

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This year’s Induction Comitia saw a celebration of three significant events. It not only witnessed the annual conferment of new Fellows and the graduation of trainees under the Staff Registrar Scheme, but also the launch of the Gordon Arthur Ransome Oration Fundraising Campaign.

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Professor Gordon Arthur Ransome (1910 - 1978) was the founding and first Master of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. A legendary pioneer in medicine in Singapore, he practiced at the Singapore General Hospital for 33 years and mentored most of the senior physicians and surgeons of today.

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As one of the key priorities of the Academy Council is to improve communications with Fellows, I am pleased to bring you another update on several of our scientific events, academic activities, and educational programmes.

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It is my great honour to be the Master of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, for the term 2012-2014. Your support reinforces my commitment to serve you to the best of my efforts and capabilities.

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In Singapore, the participation rate for screening is low. Of approximately 1,500 invasive breast cancers diagnosed annually, perhaps 15 per cent to 20 per cent of cases are detected by screening..

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The Academy of Medicine, Singapore today announces the appointment of Professor Lim Shih Hui as the new Master of the Academy. Professor Tan Kok Chai, who has been Master of the Academy since June 2010, stepped down from his position at the helm after accomplishing his two-year term…

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This year, the Academy of Medicine, Singapore proudly marks its 55th year in specialists’ education and training. Commemorating the achievement of this milestone, the Academy has lined up a host of attractive benefits and privileges…

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Master's Message: The Academy Council had a hectic schedule after the usual Christmas, year-end and New Year celebrations. This was followed closely by the Lunar New Year welcoming the Dragon year. On behalf of the Council, I would like to wish one and all a happy and prosperous 2012.

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The Academy of Medicine, Singapore is pleased to launch its new enrolment and membership fees for new Fellows with effect from 1 June 2012.

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