The formation of the Singapore Academy of Medicine in the 1950s was the outcome of steady progress in medical education as well as a stimulus to further professional endeavours. The Academy’s raison d’etre and role can thus be appreciated only by reference to salient developments in the Island's medical...

The Academy of Medicine was founded in 1957 as the professional corporate body of medical and dental specialists in Singapore. From a modest beginning with only 34 members, it has since grown in membership, activities, stature and international reputation. Of special mention among the major activities in the first...

The Academy of Medicine was inaugurated on 19 July 1957 as the Academy of Physicians and Surgeons. It was renamed as Academy of Medicine in December 1958. It started with 34 members. This article is available only as a PDF. Please click on "Download PDF" to view the full article.

The arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819 herald the birth of western medicine in Singapore. Doctors were then sent here from Britain. These early doctors were ‘jack of all trades’ practising everything from public health to pathology. They had difficulties communicating with the locals and had little knowledge...

The Chapter of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (O&G) was inaugurated in 1969 by the Master of the Academy, Dr NC Tan. It was started by a group of nine O&G specialists who were committed to continuing medical education. They had the foresight and vision to develop and encourage postgraduate training,...