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CO LLE G E O F FAMILY PHY SICIANS SINGAPORE
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Contents
College of Family Physicians Singapore – Corporate Information 2
President’s Message 4
Report of the 27th Council (2019-2021) 6
Report of the Board of Censors 18
Report of the Institute of Family Medicine (IFM) 25
Report of the Finance and Governance Committee 28
Report of the Publications Committee 29
Report of the Administration and Human Resources Committee 31
Honorary Treasurer’s Report 32
Membership List (As of 31 March 2020) 33
Auditor’s Report 55
College’s Mission
1) To advance the Art and Science of Medicine
2) To discuss Medical and Scientific problems
3) To assist in providing post-graduate study courses for family physicians, and to encourage and assist practising
family physicians in participating in such training
4) To arrange for and/or provide instruction by members of the College or other persons for undergradute or
postgraduate students in family practice
5) To promote and maintain high standards of family practice of Medicine
6) To encourage and assist young men and women in preparing, qualifying and establishing themselves in
family practice
7) To preserve the right of the family physician to engage in the practice of Family Medicine, including
engaging in medical and surgical procedures, for which he is qualified by training and experience
8) To provide, endow or support scholarships, lectureships, readerships, and professorships in subjects
appertaining to or associated with family practice
9) To give, grant, issue or bestow diplomas, certificates and other tokens and distinctions in recognition of
proficiency or attainment in family practice or in any subject cognate to family practice; any such tokens or
distinctions may be awarded upon examination or thesis or honoris causa.
10) The College may acquire by purchase, hire, lease, or grant, or sell any movable or immovable properties in
furtherance of the objects of the College
11) To receive, borrow or invest money for any of the objects of the College
12) To do all such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the foregoing objects or any of them
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020
College of Family Physicians Singapore
Corporate Information
College of Family Physicians Singapore is registered with the Registry of Societies. (UEN: S71SS0039J)
College of Medicine Building, 16 College Road #01-02 Singapore 169854
GST Registration Number: M90367025C
Members of the 27th Council (2019-2021)
President : Adj Asst Prof Tan Tze Lee
Vice President : Dr Wong Tien Hua
Censor-in-Chief : Dr Paul Goh Soo Chye
Honorary Secretary : Dr S Suraj Kumar
Honorary Treasurer : Dr Xu Bang Yu
Honorary Assistant Secretary : Dr Lim Hui Ling
Honorary Assistant Treasurer : Dr Lim Ang Tee
Honorary Editor : Cl. Assoc Prof Low Lian Leng
Council Members : Dr Chua Lee Lea Im Elaine
: Dr Fok Wai Yee Rose
: Dr Koong Ying Leng Agnes
: Dr Lim Lee Kiang Julian
: Dr Seah Ee-Jin Darren
: Dr Tan Hsien Yung David
: Dr Tan Wei Beng
: Dr Wee Wei Chieh Nelson
Board of Censors
Censor-in-Chief : Dr Paul Goh Soo Chye
Censors : Dr Chng Shih Kiat
: Dr Kwan Yew Seng
Institute of Family Medicine
Chairman : A/Prof Goh Lee Gan
Members : Adj Asst Prof Low Sher Guan Luke
: Dr Pang Sze Kang Jonathan
: Dr S Suraj Kumar
: Dr Wong Tien Hua
College Secretariat
Executive Director : Dr Pang Sze Kang Jonathan
Assistant General Manager : Ms Jennifer Lau
Assistant Manager : Ms Anica Goh
: Ms Patricia Cheok
Senior Executive : Mr Joel Woo
Administrative & Accounts Executive : Mr Choo Guorong
Professional Development & Programmes : Mr Chester Kwan
: Ms Zhang Qiyin
Operations Executive : Ms Peggy Poh
Events Executive : Ms Soh Jin Fen
Administrative Executive : Ms Emily Ng
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Finance and Governance Committee
Chairman : Dr Wong Tien Hua
Members : Dr Xu Bang Yu
: Dr Lim Ang Tee
: Dr Lim Hui Ling
Ex-Officio : Adj Asst Prof Tan Tze Lee
: Dr S Suraj Kumar
Administration and Human Resources Committee
Chairman : Dr S Suraj Kumar
Members : Dr Tham Tat Yean
: Dr Pang Sze Kang Jonathan
: Dr Tan Hsien Yung David
Ex-Officio : Adj Asst Prof Tan Tze Lee
: Dr Wong Tien Hua
Publications Committee
The Singapore Family Physician Journal
Honorary Editor : Cl. Assoc Prof Low Lian Leng
Associate Hon Editor(s) : Adj Asst Prof Low Sher Guan Luke
: Dr Xu Bangyu
Editorial Advisor : Prof Wilfred Peh
Editorial Consultant : A/Prof Goh Lee Gan
Editorial Executive : Mr Chester Kwan
: Ms Peggy Poh
The College Mirror
Chief Editor : Adj Asst Prof Low Sher Guan Luke
Team A
Editor : Dr Fok Wai Yee Rose
Members : Dr Ng Chee Lian Lawrence
: Dr Tan Eng Chun
: Dr Tan Li Wen Terence
: Dr Wong Tien Hua
Team B
Editor : Dr Lim Khong Jin Michael
Members : Dr Aziz Noordin
: Dr Cheah Ming Hann
: Dr Ding Si Yan
: Dr Hong Yinghui Lois
: Dr Koh Jan Ming Ian
: Dr Low Cheng Hong Charity
: Dr Lye Tong Fong Alfred
: Dr Ng Li Ling
: Dr Tan Kee Tung
Team C
Editor : Adj Asst Prof Low Sher Guan Luke
Members : Dr Yuen Sok Wei Julia
Advisors : A/Prof Goh Lee Gan
: Dr Lim Hui Ling
: Dr S Suraj Kumar
: Adj Asst Prof Tan Tze Lee
Honorary Legal Advisors
Mr Maurice Cheong
Mr Lek Siang Pheng
Auditors
Lo Hock Ling & Co
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College of
College of Family
Family Physicians
Physicians Singapore
Singapore ANNUAL
ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT 2019-2020
2019-2020
P r e s i d e n t ’ s M e s s a g e 2020
The 27th Council has completed its first year of office, and will be continuing another year to complete its term of office.
Work of the 27th Council (2019-2021)
2020 has been a challenging year since Covid-19 landed on our fair shores. The College has been very much at the forefront,
helping our doctors manage the onslaught of the novel coronavirus. For many of us, we were reminded of SARS all those years ago;
thankfully, this time the College and the primary care community were very much better prepared and coordinated.
With strong support from the Ministry of Health, the supply of personal protective equipment enabled our doctors in clinics across
the island to provide much needed essential services at the front line. Our team of dedicated volunteers also rose to the challenge
and have been involved in various committees and task forces. As we continue to learn more about the characteristics of the virus,
we have had to refine how we manage our patients on a day-to-day basis.
There have been many developments and the College has been in the thick of them, representing the interests of the family
physicians and GPs. All this could not have been achievable but for the leadership and volunteer spirit of our 27th Council, who
have admirably stepped up to the plate and performed very well.
Membership
The membership of the College as of 31st March 2020 is 2534, increased from 2402 in 2019. We are heartened by the steady
increase in membership over the years, giving us confidence to make better and stronger representation for the primary care
community, and advocate our vision for the future of family medicine in Singapore.
15 new Fellows were admitted in 2019, taking the total number of Fellows to 195. There are now 668 qualified with MMed(FM), an
additional 48. GDFM holders now stand at 1326, with 179 passing in 2019. The College will continue to train and support our family
physicians in their training through our various programmes in family medicine.
Assets
College continues to be in good financial standing, giving us as an institution the security and confidence to continue the mission
of our College. However, we must continue to remember that the College is a not-for-profit organisation and does not receive
any government funding. Prudent financial management is key to preserving the resources the College needs to advance the cause
and practice of family medicine.
Courses conducted
The GDFM, MMed(FM) College Programme and Fellowship of the College of Family Physicians Singapore (By Assessment)(FCFPS)
are the 3 key courses we run for postgraduate family medicine, and they continue to do well. The curriculum and delivery of these
programmes are being constantly reviewed and improved over the years. With the arrival of Covid-19 in January this year, the
team worked furiously to implement distance learning by webinars, and this has been greeted with much enthusiasm. It has been
an unmitigated success, with very large attendances for our events. Going forward we aim to improve and evolve the courses to
better meet the needs of our trainees and members.
Partnerships
The 3 medical professional bodies (PBs), the College, the Singapore Medical Association and the Academy of Medicine Singapore,
continue to work closely on various projects affecting healthcare in Singapore. In 2019, the 3 PBs were appointed members of the
Review Workgroup for SMC disciplinary process and informed consent-taking standards. The workgroup met with all sectors of
our healthcare fraternity, gathering feedback from over 30 townhall sessions and 1000 doctors. After 9 months of gestation, the
long awaited report by the Review Workgroup was finalized and released in December 2019. The recommendations were wide
ranging and its implementation is in the pipeline.
The College continues to have an excellent excellent working relationship with the Ministry of Health. We work closely with
the various divisions of the Ministry of Health (MOH), such as the Primary and Community Care Division, the Agency for Care
Effectiveness and the Agency for Integrated Care, as well as the Singapore Medical Council, on various projects involving family
medicine issues. This engagement has borne much fruit, as evidenced by programmes and policies that are now more primary
care and GP-centric.
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Our 27th Council Members have given much of themselves and worked tirelessly for you and the fraternity. Our academic faculty
have served selflessly in our training programmes, we are proud and grateful for their commitment and dedication to teaching and
mentoring. They are truly an inspiration!
Our very hard working and efficient Secretariat have also performed superlatively well over the past year, especially the extra work
they've had to do to keep the College programmes going at this challenging time. We are indeed grateful for their dedication and
are very proud of their efforts.
A special word of thanks to the Council, the Secretariat and all our members for the many contributions they have made for family
medicine!
Adj Asst Prof Tan Tze Lee
President, 27th Council (2019-2021)
College of Family Physicians Singapore
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Report of the 27th Council (2019 - 2021)
FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2019 – 31 MARCH 2020
Members of the 27th Council (2019 - 2021) with guests at the Family Medicine Convocation 2019
Standing (left to right):
Cl. Assoc Prof Low Lian Leng, Dr Koong Ying Leng Agnes, Dr Lim Hui Ling, Dr Chua Lee Lea Im Elaine, Dr Seah Ee-Jin Darren,
Dr Lim Lee Kiang Julian, Dr Wee Wei Chieh Nelson, Dr Tan Wei Beng, Dr Xu Bang Yu, Dr Lim Ang Tee
Seated (left to right):
Dr Harbaksh Singh (Immediate Past President, Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia), A/Prof Dr Mohammad Husni Jamal
(President, Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia), Adj Asst Prof Tan Tze Lee, Mr Edwin Tong (Guest-of-Honour, Senior
Minister of State, Ministry of Law and Health), Professor Chee Yam Cheng (President, Singapore Medical Council),
Dr Paul Goh Soo Chye, Dr S Suraj Kumar, Professor Thomas Coffman (Dean, Duke-NUS Medical School)
Not in photo:
Dr Fok Wai Yee Rose, Dr Tan Hsien Yung David, Dr Wong Tien Hua
The 27th Council was formed following the Annual General Meeting and election of office bearers of the Council and its
members on 27 July 2019.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES: RECIPIENTS OF AWARDS / GRADUATES (2019)
Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (GDFM)
The College would like to congratulate all the doctors who were successful in the 2019 GDFM examination.
Standing (4th row; left to right):
Dr Mong Shaowei Jeremy, Dr Tan Peh Khee, Dr Yim Fu Chuen Benjamin, Dr Tan Kuan Khoon, Dr Tien Dr Yang Justin,
Dr Choo Jianrong Tommie, Dr Chung Kin Tong, Dr Li Chao, Dr Ong Qing Liang, Dr Paul Yow Zhi Wen, Dr John Zhang Zichun
Standing (3rd row; left to right):
Dr Wijekoon Wijekoon Mudiyanselage Nalin Chandana, Dr Kong Jun Cheong, Dr Ramana Narendran, Dr Neo Kiah Yong Alvin,
Dr Chaw Yaw Lin, Dr Zhao Lu, Dr Prateet Singh Narula, Dr Ho Tet Khiun, Dr Apurva Thanju, Dr Hung Jun Xiang, Dr Singru Rohit
Ramakant, Dr Tan Kian Hua, Dr Dharmarathna Hetti Mudalige Nisha Tharaka, Dr Lee Mingyong, Dr Loo Ying Yi, Dr Yiew Jeans,
Dr Ng Kok Wei, Dr Teo Cheng Rong, Dr Tay Kiat Siong Jonathan
Standing (2nd row; left to right):
Dr Borrison John Wycliffe, Dr Paul-Jon Goh, Dr Yap Sae Cheong, Dr Lee Qianyi Ruth, Dr Xie Bo, Dr Fang Xiaocong, Dr Teo Jia Hui,
Dr Lim Lisa Lynn, Dr Namuduri Ramapadmavathi Devi, Dr Tam Wei Ping, Dr Stella Kong San San, Dr Sherie Tan, Dr Lee Hui Mean,
Dr Yang Feng, Dr Loraine Yeo, Dr Chua Yu Lin Whitney*, Dr Sim Hui Shan, Dr Lim Hwee Woon, Dr Huang Shuying, Dr Lim Shiao
Wei, Dr Toh Mei Ling, Dr Margaret Million Samin, Dr Ong Jun Sheng Bennett, Dr Siow Jie Benjamin, Dr Jooty Nitin, Dr Wong Liang
Tze
Seated (left to right):
Dr Cheng Sihong, Dr Yim Li-Jen Jean, Dr Paveena Gandhi, Dr Aanchal Kadam, Dr Tan Su-Yen, Dr Sivaneswaran Sharmilee,
Dr S Suraj Kumar (Honorary Secretary), Adj Asst Prof Tan Tze Lee (President), Dr Paul Goh Soo Chye (Censor-in-Chief),
Dr Lee Kawai Denyse, Dr Surendra Babu Parvathy Babu, Dr Sim Shin Wei, Dr Loh Soon Shan, Dr Kor Michelle, Dr Ling Yee Von,
Dr Ong Lay Kheng Celeste, Dr Liew Hui Hui
*Book Prize Winner - Dr Chua Yu Lin Whitney
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Master of Medicine (Family Medicine) [MMed(FM)]
The College would like to congratulate all the doctors who were successful in the 2019 MMed(FM) examination.
Standing (back row; left to right):
Dr Li Shi’an Derek, Dr Laxmanan Raja Rajeswari, Dr Manoharan Devasena, Dr Ong Ai Li, Dr Tan Liat Leng, Dr Tan Yan Ling Cynthia,
Dr Ong King Jane, Dr Tan Kian Wee Kenneth, Dr Chua Yu Jing Andrew
Seated (left to right):
Dr Beh Chun Yen, Dr S Suraj Kumar (Honorary Secretary), Adj Asst Prof Tan Tze Lee (President), Dr Paul Goh Soo Chye
(Censor-in-Chief), Dr Lim Baoying
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020Award of the Collegiate Membership of the College of Family
Physicians Singapore [MCFP(S)]
The College would like to congratulate all the doctors who fulfilled the requirements of the Collegiate Membership and were
given the award of MCFP(S).
Standing (left to right):
Dr Lim Chong Soon Daniel, Dr Chen Jiawei, Dr Cheah Ming Hann, Dr Shera Chaterji, Dr Png Su-Yin Eunice, Dr Goh Kuan Liang
Shawn, Dr Chang Qi Chang Tricia, Dr Meyappan Meykkumar, Dr Koh Zhong Wei Jeremy, Dr Yee Wenjun Gabriel Gerard,
Dr Tan Wei Beng
Seated (left to right):
Dr Poon Zhimin, Dr Chang Zi Ying, Dr Wong Siew Hui. Dr Lee Cui Wei Esther, Dr S Suraj Kumar (Honorary Secretary),
Adj Asst Prof Tan Tze Lee (President), Dr Paul Goh Soo Chye (Censor-in-Chief), Dr Muhusin Reema Aysha,
Dr Quek Si Min Ginny, Dr Zhu Yujin, Dr Leng Sheng Yeng Natasha
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020Award of Fellow of the College of Family Physicians Singapore
[FCFP(S)]
The College congratulates the following doctors who were conferred with the Fellowship in 2019.
Standing (left to right):
Dr Jiang Song’En Jeffrey, Dr Chua Kee Loon Linus, Dr Loy Zhi-Yang, Dr See Qin Yong, Dr Chong Wern Siew Christopher,
Dr Aw Junjie, Dr Tan Wee Lit, Dr Tan Chee Wei, Dr Yeo Tian Seng Gilbert
Seated (left to right):
Dr Wee Yi-Mei Sabrina, Dr Ng Ming Yann Karen, Dr Taiju Rangpa, Dr S Suraj Kumar (Honorary Secretary), Adj Asst Prof Tan Tze Lee
(President), Dr Paul Goh Soo Chye (Censor-in-Chief), Dr Tan Yan Fang Cheryl, Dr Kwan Shuyi Charmaine, Dr Teh Kailin
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020The Albert and Mary Lim Award
The Albert and Mary Lim award first presented in 1974 in memory of the late Dr Albert Lim Liat Juay and his wife Mary Lim was
re-instituted in 1999.
This award is the highest accolade bestowed by the College for contribution and services rendered to the College and the
discipline of family medicine.
The recipient of this award in 2019 was A/Prof Tan Boon Yeow.
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020Sreenivasan Orator 2019
The Sreenivasan Orator for 2019 was Professor Thomas Coffman, Dean, Duke-NUS Medical School.
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020Koh Eng Kheng Gold Medal
The Koh Eng Kheng Gold Medal was established under the kind donation of the late Dr Koh Eng Kheng’s family. The Medal
would be awarded to the Best Fellowship Candidate of each academic year.
The recipient of the Koh Eng Kheng Gold Medal for 2019 was Dr Chong Wern Siew Christopher.
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / MEDICAL EDUCATION
PROGRAMMES AND COURSES
The College promotes Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) through the
Family Medicine Modular Course, Family Practice Skills Course, MMed (Family Medicine) College Programme, Family Medicine
Membership and Fellowship Programme.
The Institute of Family Medicine (IFM), an organ within the College, plays a significant role in developing the contents and syllabi
of these programmes and courses.
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in much changes in the way the College functioned from February 2020 onwards. All the
three College training programmes as well as the CPD activities had to be converted to an online based medium in face of the
social distancing measures and the circuit breaker circumstances. This was successfully done and there were minimal disruptions
to the administrative and operational processes.
During the year the IFM reviewed, updated and edited the notes as well as their e-learning components for Modules 8, 1, 2 and 3
of the Family Medicine Modular Course to make them more relevant and user-friendly to the course participants.
The Family Medicine Modular Course consists of 8 modules of knowledge acquisition and is a requirement for doctors who are
preparing for the Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (GDFM) Programme and the Master of Medicine (Family Medicine) College
Programme. Each year, four modules are covered.
For the year April 2019 - March 2020, there were 222 trainees registered in the GDFM course, 36 trainees in the MMed(FM) College
Programme and 18 trainees in the Fellowship [FCFP(S)] programme.
Family Practice Skills Course (FPSC)
During this financial year, the College conducted 8 Family Practice Skills Courses.
Table 1: Participation at Continuing Medical Education Activities (April 2019 - March 2020)
No. of Doctors Passed / Attended
Event Title Distance Learning Seminar/ Workshop 1 Seminar/ Workshop 2
GDFM Enhancement Seminar 1: 357 Seminar 2: 344
Programme (FPSC 79): Passed: 455 Workshop 1: 348 Workshop 2: 335
Geriatric Care Update
FPSC 80: Life-course Seminar 1: 148 —
Immunisation – Passed: 397 Workshop 1: 136 —
Vaccinate for Life
Series (1 Day)
GDFM Enhancement Seminar 1: 275 Seminar 2: 256
Programme (FPSC 81): Passed: 474 Workshop 1: 274 Workshop 2: 256
Mental Health Update
FPSC 82:
Asthma and Passed: 226 Seminar 1: 186 —
Inflammation – New Workshop 1: 175 —
Updates (1 Day)
FPSC 83: Osteoporosis Seminar 1: 270 Seminar 2: 244
– 2019 Update Passed: 524 Workshop 1: 264 Workshop 2: 243
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020GDFM Enhancement
Programme (FPSC 79): Passed: 462 Seminar 1: 329 Seminar 2: 322
Geriatric Care Update Workshop 1: 321 Workshop 2: 318
Re-run
GDFM Enhancement Remarks: MCQs result
Programme (FPSC 78): will only be reflected Seminar 1: 546 Seminar 2: 503
Chronic Disease after the deadline, 28th Workshop 1: 529 Workshop 2: 498
Management Re-run April 2020.
GDFM Enhancement Remarks: MCQs result
Programme (FPSC 81): will only be reflected Seminar 1: 407 Seminar 2: 408
Mental Health Update after the deadline, 19th Workshop 1: 436 Workshop 2: 436
Re-run May 2020.
The components of a skills course may include one or more of the following:
1. Distance Learning with verification (6 CME points upon attaining minimum pass grade of 60% in online MCQ Assessment)
2. Seminars (2 CME points per seminar)
3. Workshops (1 CME point per workshop)
4. Small group activities including clinical attachments, tutorials, ward-rounds (for some courses)
5. Assessments which can be written, oral, demonstration and/or clinical (for some courses)
A typical FPSC template is a course with six units of distance learning with 30 MCQs test, conducted in two seminars, and also
workshops conducted over two afternoon sessions typically, one on Saturday afternoon and one on Sunday afternoon.
E-Learning
The E-Learning programme has been incorporated into the GDFM training programme since 2003 consisting of therapeutic notes,
case scenarios, assessment by MCQs and a case review..
Due to the Covid-19 situation, from February 20 onwards, the entire GDFM programme was conducted on-line including the
workshops and the tutorials. The MMed(FM) and Fellowship programmes were also similarly switched to on-line teaching and
training.
Accreditation of core CME points
The College is represented by Adj Asst Prof Tan Tze Lee in the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) CME Co-ordinating Committee.
The College works closely with the SMC to ensure that the quality of the CME events is acceptable. It continues to advise SMC
on the accreditation of core Family Medicine CME events through its panel of Family Medicine (FM) CME advisors appointed by
the College.
Table 2: Overview of CME Applications Received in Year 2019 (Category 1B)
For Year 2019
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
CORE 37 19 50 30 53 13 57 56 58 38 13 34 458
NON CORE - 1 - 1 - - 1 1 - - - - 4
REJECT - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Application 37 20 50 31 53 13 58 57 58 38 13 34 462
FM CME Assessors Board (2019-2021)
Chairman: Dr Loke Kam Weng
Members: Adj Asst Prof Tan Tze Lee
Dr Pang Sze Kang Jonathan
Dr Tham Tat Yean
Dr Tan Hsien Yung David
Dr Tay Ee Guan
Dr Tan Kok Heng Adrian
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020Panel of FM CME Advisors (2019-2021)
1. A/Prof Goh Lee Gan 18. Dr Koh Wee Boon Kelvin 36. Dr Siaw Tung Yeng
2. A/Prof Lim Lean Huat 19. Dr Kurup Bina 37. Dr Siew Chee Weng
3. A/Prof Tan Boon Yeow 20. Dr Kwong Kum Hoong 38. Dr Sim Kok Ping
4. Dr Ang Seng Bin 21. Dr Lam Chih Chiang Benjamin 39. Dr Tan Kim Kiat
5. Dr Chan Teng Mui Tammy 22. Dr Lee Meng Kam Richard 40. Dr Tan Kok Heng Adrian
6. Dr Chew Sze Mun 23. Dr Lim Ang Tee 41. Dr Tan Kok Leong
7. Dr Chia Tee Hien 24. Dr Loh Wee Tiong Alfred 42. Dr Tang Wern Ee
8. Dr Chng Shih Kiat 25. Dr Loh Weng Keong Victor 43. Dr Tay Wei Yi
9. Dr Chung Wai Hoong 26. Adj Asst Prof Low Sher Guan 44. Dr Tham Tat Yean
Irwin Clement Alphonsus 27. Cl. Assoc Prof Low Lian Leng 45. Dr Thng Lip Mong Barry
10. Dr Doraisamy Gowri 28. Dr Moey Kirm Seng Peter 46. Dr Wong Teck Yee
11. Dr Eng Soo Kiang 29. Dr Michael Wong Tack Keong 47. Dr Wong Tien Hua
12. Dr Goh Lay Hoon 30. Dr Ng Joo Ming Matthew 48. Dr Xu Bangyu
13. Dr Ho Chih Wei Sally 31. Dr Ng Lee Beng 49. Dr Yap Soo Kor Jason
14. Dr How Choon How 32. Dr Ngeow Colin 50. Dr Yeo Kwee Kee Anne
15. Dr Jocelyn Koh 33. Dr Ong Cong Wei Alvin 51. Dr Yeo Cheng Hsun Jonathan
16. Dr Kalaimamani Kanagasabai 34. Dr Rukshini Puvanendran
17. Dr Keith Tsou Yu Kei 35. Dr Seah Ee-Jin Darren
The Approved Training Centres (ATC) for Family Medicine are:
1. Singhealth Polyclinics
2. St Luke’s Hospital
3. NHG Polyclinics
4. Department of Family Medicine Continuing Care (FMCC) at SGH
5. Raffles Hospital
6. Department of Family Medicine (NUHS)
7. National University Polyclinics
8. Bright Vision Hospital
9. Department of Continuing & Community Care (TTSH)
10. Jurong Community Hospital
COLLEGE MIRROR
2019 has been a good year for the College Mirror and we have continued the good progress from the previous year.
The editorial teams have been streamlined into 3 sub-editor teams with hardworking individuals. The Covid-19 in 2020
has changed the way the teams have had to work, but we are pleased to report that the quality of the CM has not been
compromised and all the issues have been well received.
SIGNIFICANT COLLEGE EVENTS
Annual General Meeting 2019
The College AGM was held on 27 July 2019 at Academia SGH. The minutes have been circulated.
Commencement of Academic Year 2019
The Commencement Ceremony was held on 27 July 2019 at Academia SGH.
There were 222 trainees in the GDFM course, 36 trainees in the MMed(FM) College Programme and 18 trainees in the FM
Fellowship [FCFP(S)] Programme.
Convocation 2019
The Family Medicine Convocation Ceremony was held on 23 November 2019 at Sofitel Singapore, Sentosa Resort and Spa
and the Guest-of-Honour was Mr Edwin Tong, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Law and Health.
19 doctors were conferred the MCFP(S). Of which, 18 were awarded the MCFP(S) by Election and 1 was awarded the
MCFP(S) by Assessment on 23 November 2019.
179 GDFM graduates and 48 MMed(FM) graduates were recognised.
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020Family Medicine Review Course 2019
The Family Medicine Review Course 2019 was held on 25 May 2019 at the Health Promotion Board (HPB).
World Family Doctor Day 2019
The World Family Doctor Day Dinner 2019 was held on 25 May 2019 at the ParkRoyal on Pickering Singapore.
CFPS HOLDINGS PTE LTD
The College would also like to express its appreciation to the 3 trustees of CFPS Holdings Pte Ltd, which owns the property at 31
Neil Road, Singapore 088819:
1. Dr James Chang Ming Yu
2. Dr Cheng Heng Lee
3. Dr Vaswani Moti Hassaram
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The 27th Council deeply appreciates and is grateful for the collaboration, support and sponsorship extended towards the
College by:
l GSK Singapore
l AstraZenca Singapore
l Amgen Singapore
The Council also acknowledges with deepest appreciation the invaluable advice and assistance rendered by:
l Our panel of Honorary Legal Advisors: Mr Maurice Cheong, Mr Andy Chiok and Mr Lek Siang Pheng
l Auditors: Lo Hock Ling & Co
All that the College had achieved in the past year could not have happened without the many willing hands and selfless
hearts of our tutors, examiners, editorial board members of our various publications, committee members, CME assessors,
CME advisors and specialist colleagues.
We would also like to acknowledge the good work of the Secretariat.
Dr S Suraj Kumar
Honorary Secretary
27th Council (2019 - 2021)
College of Family Physicians Singapore
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020Report of the Board of Censors
1 APRIL 2019 - 31 MARCH 2020
Censor-in-Chief : Dr Paul Goh Soo Chye
Censors : Dr Chng Shih Kiat
: Dr Kwan Yew Seng
INTRODUCTION
The College academic programmes continue to be well subscribed with increasing number of trainees especially for the Masters of
Medicine (FM) and the Fellowship of the College of Family Physicians programmes.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership of our College now stands at 2,534 members as of 31 March 2020 compared to 2,402 members in the previous year. The
distribution by grade of membership for the last two years is also shown below:
Membership Category 2018 2019 2020
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Honorary Members 12 11 11
Fellows 125 141 152
Fellows (Life) 30 31 31
Collegiate Members 114 117 121
Collegiate (Life) 61 64 66
Ordinary Members 1074 1222 1162
Ordinary (Life) 196 207 209
Associate Members 588 607 780
Associate (Life) 0 0 0
Overseas Members 0 0 0
Overseas (Life) 2 2 2
Total 2,202 2402 2534
ENROLMENT FIGURES FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
The enrolment figures for the academic programmes in 2019 are as follow:
GDFM MMed(FM) College Programme FCFP(S)
222 36 18
COMMENCEMENT OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR
The Commencement of the academic year for 2020 has been cancelled.
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF FAMILY MEDICINE (GDFM)
The Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (GDFM) is a vocational training certification for primary care doctors. The aim of this 2-year
part-time trainee programme is to train primary care doctors to practise Family Medicine at an enhanced level to meet the needs of the
child, the adolescent, the adult and the elderly. The course emphasises on basic clinical, diagnostic and management skills essential to
general practice.
The programme is planned to accommodate the busy doctor’s schedule as almost all courses that require in-person attendance are
conducted outside regular office hours. The course consists of the following:
l 8 modules of Family Medicine Modular Course (FMMC) with each comprising of 4 workshops, 1 tutorial, online case studies and
multiple choice assessments
l 3 Practice Management Courses
l 3 Compulsory + 1 elective Family Practice Skills Course
The examination is conducted by Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS), National University of Singapore (NUS).The standard set
is a pass in all three segments:
l Written paper I - Applied Knowledge Test: 100 MCQ questions (2 hours)
l Written Paper II - Key Features Problems (KFP): 10 questions (1 hour)
l Skills Assessment in the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) - 10 stations of 11 minutes each, comprising 3 minutes
for reading and 8 minutes for assessment (2 hours)
The GDFM(NUS) is a title or qualification approved by the Singapore Medical Council for display by Registered Medical Practitioners.
The 17th GDFM Examination was held on 21 June 2019 for the written papers and 29 June, 30 June & 6 July 2019 for the OSCE. A total of
179 of the 238 candidates passed, giving a passing rate of 75% for the GDFM Examination 2019.
The following candidates passed the GDFM Examination 2019:
1. Aanchal Kadam 42. Ibrizah Binte Abdul Rahman Bajerai
2. Ang Chuan Han 43. Janan Lee Sze Han
3. Ang Ling Min 44. Jeremy Goh Chin Guan
4. Ang Wei Luong 45. John Zhang Zichun
5. Anthony Stanislaus 46. Jonathan Gerard Seow Hsueh Ching
6. Apurva Thanju 47. Jooty Nitin
7. Ariyadasa Payagala Badalge Hirantha 48. Kang Jun Kai, Julius
8. Asogan Aravind Barathi 49. Kasenda Laura
9. Berchmans Denzil Sandeep Dominic 50. Koh Juexi, Casey
10. Borrison John Wycliffe 51. Koh Tat Yuan, Bernard
11. Chan Chunn Hoo 52. Koh Wei-Mei, Jeremy
12. Chaw Yaw Lim 53. Kong Jun Cheong
13. Chee Kuok Loong, Walter 54. Kor Michelle
14. Cheng Sihong 55. Lau Kai Cher
15. Cheng Suh Jiuan 56. Law Zhi Wei
16. Chew Bao Li 57. Lee Chai Peng
17. Chik Hui Shan 58. Lee Chee Sean
18. Chin Yuin Cheng 59. Lee Ci Han
19. Choo Jianrong, Tommie 60. Lee Hui Mean
20. Choo Li Chuen, Winnie 61. Lee Jin Fu, Marcus (Li Jinfu)
21. Chua Hui Wen Marissa 62. Lee Kawai, Denyse
22. Chua Yao Dong 63. Lee Mingyong
23. Chua Yu Lin, Whitney 64. Lee Qianyi, Ruth
24. Chung Kin Tong 65. Lee Yanqing
25. Connie Boh 66. Leonard Leng Qi An
26. Desmond Tan Wei 67. Leong Wen Hao, Justin
27. Dharmarathna Hetti Mudalige Nisha Tharaka 68. Li Chao
28. Dong Xiaoke 69. Liam Si Qi, Petrina
29. Ee Siqing 70. Liew Hui Hui
30. Eu Zai Feng, Elliot 71. Liew Pui Mun
31. Eugena Tay Ken-Wei 72. Lim Dwee Wee
32. Fan Cong 73. Lim Hong Shen
33. Fang Xiaocong 74. Lim Hwee Woon (Lin Huiwen)
34. Goh Miao Jin 75. Lim Jia Qing
35. Han Xiuhui, Debra 76. Lim Jing Fen
36. Haputhanthiri Duleen Dushyantha 77. Lim Jun Hong
37. Ho Chwin 78. Lim Lisa Lynn
38. Ho Tet Khiun 79. Lim Shiao Wei
39. Ho Xin Qin (He Xinqin) 80. Lim Teck Khai
40. Huang Shuying 81. Lim Wei Han
41. Hung Jun Xiang 82. Ling Yee Von
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-202083. Loh Cai Feng, Rachel 132. Sivaneswaran Sharmilee
84. Loh Soon Shan 133. Stella Kong San San
85. Loo Ying Yi 134. Surendra Babu Parvathy Babu
86. Loo Yun Teng 135. Tam Wei Ping
87. Loraine Yeo 136. Tan Aidan Lyanzhiang
88. Low Jia Hua 137. Tan Chun Jek
89. Low Sau Wai 138. Tan Jinxuan
90. Lu Xiaomeng 139. Tan Keng Yang
91. Lua Wen Sheng 140. Tan Kian Hua (Chen Jianhua)
92. Malini Munisamy 141. Tan Kuan Khoon
93. Margaret Million Samin 142. Tan Peh Khee
94. Martin Lee Wei Hoe 143. Tan Su-Yen
95. Mong Shaowei, Jeremy 144. Tan Xiang Yin
96. Muhammad Azmi Hezan Bin Abdul Latiff 145. Tay Kiat Siong, Jonathan
97. Nah Huiying, Clarissa 146. Tay Shou-Tian, Esmond
98. Namuduri Ramapadmavathi Devi 147. Tay Tian En, Jason
99. Neo Jun Xiang, Andy 148. Tay Yee Chien
100. Neo Kiah Yong, Alvin 149. Tay Yee Khoon, Joan
101. Ng Guoxiong, Louis 150. Ten Dick Xiang
102. Ng Kok Wei 151. Teo Cheng Rong
103. Ng Wee Chuan 152. Teo Jia Hui
104. Ng Xin Rong 153. Tham Hooi Man
105. Ng Yu Ping, Darice Jill 154. Tien De Yang, Justin
106. Nieh Chih Chiang 155. Toh Mei Ling
107. Ong Jun Sheng, Bennett 156. Tui Ze Yuan
108. Ong Lay Kheng Celeste 157. Urmila Agarwal
109. Ong Pei Yi 158. Wang Jin Jian
110. Ong Qing Liang 159. Wee Sieu Phing, Angeline
111. Ooi Li Xin, Joanna 160. Wijekoon Wijekoon Mudiyanselage Nalin Chandana
112. Ooi Wei Yin 161. Wijewickrama Thathya Darshi
113. Paul Yow Zhi Wen 162. Wong Chung Kiat, Ryan
114. Paul-Jon Goh 163. Wong Feng Nian
115. Paveena Gandhi 164. Wong Liang Tze
116. Pawar Nilesh Hanumant 165. Wong Tun Meng, Alan
117. Phyo Wint Wint Tun 166. Wong Wai In
118. Prasad Meenakshi 167. Wong Xiu Yi
119. Prateet Singh Narula 168. Xie Bo
120. Prisca Kim De Cruz 169. Yam Wen Keong, Kenneth
121. Qing Manli 170. Yang Dezhen
122. Raj Khammall S/O Subramaniam 171. Yang Feng
123. Ramana Narendran 172. Yap Sae Cheong
124. Selvamani D/O Balasubramaniam 173. Yeo Li Fang (Yang Lifang)
125. Sherie Tan 174. Yiew Jeans
126. Sim Hui Shan (Shen Huishan) 175. Yim Fu Chuen Benjamin
127. Sim Shin Wei 176. Yim Li-Jen Jean
128. Singru Rohit Ramakant 177. Yu Ceyan
129. Siow Chun Siong 178. Zeng Zhiyong
130. Siow Jie, Benjamin 179. Zhao Lu
131. Siti Sarina Binte Mohd Sairazi
As of 31 March 2020, there were a total of 1326 doctors with GDFM qualification.
The Censors Board would like to thank the following tutors for their contributions:
Programme Director 4. Dr Chong Wern Siew Christopher 17. Dr Lee Wan Sian
Dr Wong Tien Hua 5. Dr Choo Kay Wee 18. Dr Lim Fong Seng
6. Dr Daniel Rufus 19. Dr Lim Ying Tze Julia
Associate Programme Director 7. Dr Eng Soo Kiang 20. Dr Loh Wai Leong Jeffrey
Dr Ng Chee Lian Lawrence 8. Dr Fok Wai Yee Rose 21. Dr Loke Kam Weng
9. Dr Foo Fung Yee Jeremy 22. Dr Low Cheng Hong Charity
2017-2019 Intake 10. Dr Haidee Ngu 23. Adj Asst Prof Low Sher Guan
Tutors 11. Dr Kee Kok Wai 24. Dr Low Wymin
1. Dr Brindha Balakrishnan 12. Dr Koh Kim Hwee 25. Dr Neelakshi Dilmini Kalambaarachchi
2. Dr Chao Tar Liang Anthony 13. Dr Koot David 26. Dr Ng Chung Wai Mark
3. Dr Cheong Siew Meng 14. Dr Kwan Yew Seng 27. Dr Ng Ming Yann Karen
(Zhang ShaoMing) 15. Dr Kwek Sing Cheer 28. Dr Ngeow Colin
16. Dr Lee Meng Kam Richard 29. Dr Pang Sze Kang Jonathan
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-202030. Dr Pushparanee Somasundram 3. Dr Cheah Ming Hann 28. Dr Lin Shijun Cheryl
31. Dr Seah Ee-Jin Darren 4. Dr Chew Sze Mun 29. Dr Loo Hui Voon
32. Dr See Qin Yong 5. Dr Chiam Yih Hsing John 30. Dr Meykkumar S/O Meyappan
33. Dr Shaik Mohamed Bin Mohamed 6. Dr Choong Shangxian Derek 31. Dr Moosa Aminath Shiwaza
Noor 7. Dr Chu Chun Hong 32. Dr Muhusin Aysha Reema
34. Dr Siew Chee Weng 8. Dr Chua Ying Xian 33. Dr Ngai Qian Yi
35. Dr Su Shengyong 9. Dr Chua Yu Cong Eugene 34. Dr Ooi Chung Ping
36. Dr S Suraj Kumar 10. Dr Chung Wai Hoong Irwin 35. Dr Phua Mei Fang
37. Dr Tan Chee Wei 11. Dr Chung Wei Pyng Clara 36. Dr Quek Si Min Ginny
38. Dr Tan Hsien Yung David 12. Dr Goh Kian Peng 37. Dr Shah Mitesh
39. Dr Tan Swee An Benjamin 13. Dr Ho Kin Yan 38. Dr Soh Hun Beng Lawrence
40. Dr Tan Wee Lit 14. Dr Hwang Ern Huei Joel 39. Dr Soh Yew Chye Albert
41. Dr Tan Yan Fang Cheryl 15. Dr Kang Chun-Yun Gary 40. Dr Taiju Rangpa
42. Dr Vivek Bansal 16. Dr Keong Kean Seng Gary 41. Dr Tan Eng Chun
43. Dr Wee Wei Chieh Nelson 17. Dr Kharbanda Manojkumar 42. Dr Tan Hwee Mian Jane
44. Dr Wong Peng Yong, Andrew Amarlal 43. Dr Tan Zhong Wei Mark
(Huang Peng Yang) 18. Dr Koh Kheng Keah Philip 44. Dr Tey Cheng Hwee
45. Dr Wong See Hong 19. Dr Koh Tse-Chung Kevin 45. Dr Vasanwala Farhad Fakhrudin
46. Dr Yeo Cheng Hsun Jonathan 20. Dr Koh Wee Boon Kelvin 46. Dr Wee Wei Keong
47. Dr Yeo Tian Seng Gilbert 21. Dr Kung Jian Ming 47. Dr Wee Yi Mei Sabrina
48. Dr Zhang Zhi Peng 22. Dr Lee Kwang How 48. Dr Wong Marn Yee Cindy
23. Dr Leong Choon Kit 49. Dr Wong Tien Hua
For 2018-2020 Intake 24. Dr Lim Hui Ling 50. Dr Yeap Youwen
Tutors 25. Dr Lim Ivy 51. Dr Yee Wen Jun Gabriel Gerard
1. Dr Aljunied Shariffah Nadia 26. Dr Lim Lee Kiang Julian 52. Dr Yeo Ying Ying Cindy
2. Dr Bay Ee Lin Sharon 27. Dr Lim Ziliang 53. Dr Yong Yan Zhen
MASTER OF MEDICINE (FAMILY MEDICINE) [MMed(FM)]
There are currently two programmes to prepare doctors for the MMed(FM) examinations.
Family Medicine Residency Programme
The Family Medicine Residency Programme aims to equip the resident with educational and clinical experiences in accordance with
ACGME-I standards, which focuses on structured training and close supervision. The resident will undergo clinical rotations in the
hospitals and polyclinics, call-back sessions and teaching sessions that combine foundation teaching, continuity clinics, skills workshops/
attachments and community medicine.
MMed(FM) College Programme
The programmeis a structured training programme designed for mature practising family physicians in Singapore. The programme is jointly
organised by the College of Family Physicians Singapore and the DGMS, NUS.This 1-year part-time course provides a comprehensive and
structured training programme for doctors working in primary care who have completed the 8 modules of the Family Medicine Modular
Course (FMMC) to prepare them to sit for the MMed(FM) examinations.
The course participants from both the Programmes sit for the same examination – namely, the MMed(FM) examination conducted by
the DGMS, NUS.
This examination consists of:
l Written
l 250 multiple-choice questions
l Clinical
l Logbook-based viva assessment
l Slides-based short answer questions
l Clinical Skills Assessment Stations
The 29th Master of Medicine (Family Medicine) Examination was held on 13 July 2019 (Written), 17 October, 2, 4, 6 and 9 November
2019 (Clinical). Of the 72 candidates who sat for the examination, 48 were successful.
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020They were:
1. Dr Amelia Binte Ahmad Hatib 25. Dr Lim Baoying (Lin Baoying)
2. Dr Andrew Lee Yew Weng 26. Dr Lim Weai Ling
3. Dr Audrey Han Yan Yi 27. Dr Liow Yiyang
4. Dr Beh Chun Yen 28. Dr Ma Yueyun
5. Dr Chan Ke Shuang, Elizabeth 29. Dr Manoharan Devasena
6. Dr Chee Jia Yi 30. Dr Moses Tan Mong Heng (Chen Maoxing)
7. Dr Chester Chong Ming Kwang 31. Dr Ong Ai Li (Wang Aili)
8. Dr Chiang Xi Yun, Valerie 32. Dr Ong King Jane (Wang Qing’En)
9. Dr Ch’ng Wan Xing Michelle 33. Dr Park Yaesol
10. Dr Choong Siew Li 34. Dr Seet Qi Sharlene
11. Dr Chua Yu Jing, Andrew 35. Dr Sky Koh Wei Chee
12. Dr Derek Li Shi‘An 36. Dr Soh Puey Huang, Jobina
13. Dr Ding Si Yan 37. Dr Soh Zhi An, Benjamin (Su Zhi’An)
14. Dr Ee Runhua, Michelle (Yu Runhua) 38. Dr Tan Eng Liang, Melvin
15. Dr Fang En, Alycia 39. Dr Tan Kee Tung (Chen Jidong)
16. Dr Gan Wei Chun 40. Dr Tan Kian Wee Kenneth
17. Dr Hong Yinghui, Lois 41. Dr Tan Liat Leng (Chen Lueneng)
18. Dr Kwek Sock Yuen, Cassandra 42. Dr Tan Mui Suan (Chen Meixuan)
19. Dr Lam Teck Meng Lawrence 43. Dr Tan Si Hui, Melissa (Chen Sihui)
20. Dr Laxmanan Raja Rejeswari 44. Dr Tan Yan Ling, Cynthia (Chen Yanling)
21. Dr Lee Emily Pui-Yan 45. Dr Tan Yan Ying, Jean
22. Dr Lee Wayne Han 46. Dr Tan You Mei, Charmaine
23. Dr Lee Wei En, Joseph (Li Wei’En) 47. Dr Ting Sing Ling
24. Dr Li Yufei 48. Dr Xu Cunzhi
As of 31 March 2020, there were a total of 668 doctors with MMed(FM) qualification.
The Censors Board would like to thank the following supervisors and tutors for their contributions:
For 2018-2019 intake
Programme Director
Dr S Suraj Kumar
Associate Programme Director
Dr Wee Wei Chieh Nelson
Supervisors Faculty Members
1. Dr Chong Tsung Wei 1. Dr Chong Wee Min Justin
2. Dr Eng Soo Kiang 2. Dr Chua Ying Xian
3. Dr Loo Yu Xian 3. Dr Fok Wai Yee Rose
4. Dr Vasanwala Farhad Fakhrudin 4. Dr Ian Koh Jan Ming
5. Dr Xu Bang Yu 5. Dr Lai Yirong
6. Dr Lim Lee Kiang Julian
7. Dr Loo Hsueh Han
Assistant Supervisors
8. Adj Asst Prof Low Sher Guan Luke
1. Dr Cheong Siew Meng James
9. Dr Ng Liling
2. Dr Kung Jian Ming
10. Dr Todd On
3. Dr Meykkumar Meyappan
11. Dr Wong Hwei May Victoria
4. Dr Moosa Aminath Shiwaza
12. Dr Wong Peng Yong Andrew
5. Dr Tan Mui Yen June
COLLEGIATE MEMBERS OF THE COLLEGE OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS SINGAPORE [MCFP(S)]
On 23 November 2019, 19 applicants were awarded the Collegiate Membership of the College of Family Physicians Singapore [MCFP(S)].
THE AWARD OF MCFP(S) BY ELECTION TO MMED(FM) HOLDERS WHO FULFILL CRITERIA
The criteria for the award are as follows:
l Possess the Masters of Medicine (Family Medicine) degree awarded by the National University of Singapore.
l Be active in attending CME and has been certified by SMC for the past 2 years.
l Be actively involved in teaching Family Medicine and College Activities (or Medical National Programme: e.g. postgraduate
training, undergraduate teaching in Family Medicine and tutorship in the Graduate Diploma in FM programme) for at least 20
hours a year
l Be in professional good standing
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020The MCFP(S) by election was awarded to the following members in 2019:
1. Dr Chang Qi Chang Tricia 10. Dr Meyappan Meykkumar
2. Dr Chang Zi Ying 11. Dr Muhusin Reema Aysha
3. Dr Cheah Ming Hann 12. Dr Png Su-Yin Eunice
4. Dr Chen Jiawei 13. Dr Poon Zhimin
5. Dr Goh Kuan Liang Shawn 14. Dr Quek Si Min Ginny
6. Dr Koh Zhong Wei Jeremy 15. Dr Shera Chaterji
7. Dr Lee Cui Wei Esther 16. Dr Tan Wei Beng
8. Dr Leng Sheng Yeng Natasha 17. Dr Wong Siew Hui
9. Dr Lim Chong Soon Daniel 18. Dr Yee Wenjun Gabriel Gerard
THE AWARD OF MCFP(S) BY ASSESSMENT
The criteria for the award are as follows:
1) Professional
l Be an Ordinary or Associate Member of the College of Family Physicians Singapore for at least 2 years
l Has held a registrable or acceptable qualification for not less than 3 years
l Has been engaged in family practice for not less than 3 years and is currently in family practice for the past 1 year
l Has spent at least 3 months in primary ambulatory care within the last 3 years
l Be in professional good standing
2) Academic
l Possess MRCGP(UK) AND GDFM
OR
l Possess MMed (Internal Medicine) or MRCP(UK) AND GDFM
3) Assessment
l Submit a log of 40 cases in the SOAP format showcasing the spectrum of Family Medicine comprising acute and chronic cases
as well as preventive medicine.
o There must be at least 5 Obstetrics and Gynaecology cases, 5 Paediatric cases, and 5 Geriatric cases submitted.
o There must be at least one case presenting with a psychological condition.
l Submit video consultations of 3 Adult Medicine cases and 3 Paediatric cases
l Pass both the viva voce of the log of the 40 cases as well as the viva voce of the video consultations
The MCFP(S) by assessment was awarded to the following members in 2019:
1. Dr Zhu Yujin
l As of 31 March 2020, there were a total of 342 Collegiate members.
FELLOWS OF THE COLLEGE OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS [FCFP(S)]
The Fellowship Award by assessment is the highest qualification for family physicians in Singapore. This programme was started in 1998.
Potential candidates for this award must successfully complete a demanding two year assessment programme and an exit viva voce
examination.
The criteria for the award were as follows:
l Possess Collegiate Membership of the College of Family Physicians Singapore
l Possess the MMed(FM) or the MCGP (Singapore) or equivalent qualifications; acceptance of equivalent
qualifications has to be approved by the Censors’ Board
l Have embarked on personal professional development and training related to family medicine
l Be actively involved in postgraduate training or undergraduate education in family medicine
l Be in active clinical practice
l Be of sound professional and personal character
The following were successful Fellows by assessment and received their Fellowship conferment on 23 November 2019.
1. Dr Aw Junjie
2. Dr Chong Wern Siew Christopher *
3. Dr Chua Kee Loon Linus
4. Dr Jiang Song’En Jeffrey
5. Dr Kwan Shuyi Charmaine
6. Dr Loy Zhi-Yang
7. Dr Ng Ming Yann Karen
8. Dr See Qin Yong
9. Dr Taiju Rangpa
10. Dr Tan Chee Wei
11. Dr Tan Wee Lit
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-202012. Dr Tan Yan Fang Cheryl
13. Dr Teh Kailin
14. Dr Wee Yi-Mei Sabrina
15. Dr Yeo Tian Seng Gilbert
* Dr Koh Eng Kheng Gold Medallist
As of 31 March 2020, there were a total of 195 Fellows.
The Censors Board would like to thank the following faculty members for their contributions.
For 2017 – 2019 intake
Programme Director Resource Persons
Dr Ng Lee Beng A/Prof Goh Lee Gan
A/Prof Koh Choon Huat Gerald
Cohort Programme Director A/Prof Lee Kheng Hock
Adj Asst Prof Low Sher Guan Luke Dr Chng Shih Kiat
Dr Chua Chi Siong
Dr Lam Chih Chiang Benjamin
Supervisors Dr Lee Eng Sing
Dr Leong Wen-Pin Lester
Cl. Assoc Prof Low Lian Leng
Dr Koong Ying Leng Agnes
Dr Ng Wei Liang David
Dr Juliana Bte Bahadin
Dr Ngeow Colin
Dr Koh Wee Boon Kelvin
Dr Ong Chooi Peng
Dr Kong Jing Wen
Dr Phua Cheng Pau Kelvin
Dr Lee Kwang How
Dr Sim Kok Ping
Dr Soon Shok Wen Winnie
Dr Subramaniam Surajkumar
Dr Tan Shu Yun
Dr Tang Wern Ee
For 2018 – 2020 intake
Programme Director Resource Persons
Dr Ng Lee Beng A/Prof Goh Lee Gan
Adj Asst Prof Luke Low Sher Guan Dr Doraisamy Gowri
Dr Lam Chih Chiang Benjamin
Cohort Programme Director Dr Lee Eng Sing
Dr Koh Kim Hwee Dr Lim Lee Kiang Julian
Dr Meena Sundram
Dr Ng Wei Liang David
Supervisors Dr Ong Chooi Peng
Dr Wong Wei Mon Dr Siew Chee Weng
Dr Teo Hui Ying Valerie Dr Soon Shok Wen Winnie
Dr David Koot Dr Tan Kok Heng Adrian
Dr Ong Luan Seng Desmond Dr Tan Kok Leong
Dr Chua Hwee Ling Angelia Dr Tan Shu Yun
Cl. Assoc Prof Low Lian Leng Dr Tang Wern Ee
THE CONFERMENT OF THE FCFP(S) AND MCFP(S)
The conferment ceremony was conducted at the College Convocation which was held on 23 November 2019. The Guest-of-Honour at
the conferment was Mr Edwin Tong (Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Health).
CONCLUSION
We would like to thank all tutors and supervisors, the Censors Board, Institute of Family Medicine and the College Secretariat for their
tireless service to the College and our academic programmes.
Dr Paul Goh Soo Chye
Censor-in-Chief
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020Report of the Institute of Family Medicine (IFM)
1 APRIL 2019 - 31 MARCH 2020
Chairman : A/Prof Goh Lee Gan
Members : Adj Asst Prof Low Sher Guan Luke
: Dr Pang Sze Kang Jonathan
: Dr S Suraj Kumar
: Dr Wong Tien Hua
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Terms of Reference of the Institute of Family Medicine (IFM) are to develop and conduct courses for vocational training of
the family doctor and for the continuing professional development of family doctors.
WORK DONE
The Family Medicine Modular Course organised
In the year under review, four modules of the Family Medicine Modular Course were conducted, namely Module 4 to Module 7
are shown (See Tables 1 to 4).
The attendances for these modules are shown in Table 5.
Table 1: Module 4
6 Apr 2019 M41.1: Ageing, fitness and assessment - Dr Astrid Suantio
M41.2: The frail elderly - A/Prof Ding Yew Yoong
Chairperson: Dr Loy Zhi-Yang, Dr Jeffrey Jiang, Dr Joyce Tey, Dr Haidee Ngu, Dr Amith Sebastian
13 Apr 2019 M41.3: Parkinsonism, stroke and TIA - Dr Venketasubramanian Narayanaswamy
M41.4: Safe prescribing in the elderly - Dr Chan Kin Ming
Chairperson: Dr Alicia Boo and Dr Joyce Tey
27 Apr 2019 M42.1: Psychiatric assessment; anxiety disorders- A/Prof Cheong Pak Yean
M42.2: Personality disorders; abnormal illness behaviours- Dr Eugene Wuan
Chairperson: Dr Aw Junjie, Dr Cheryl Lin and Dr Cheah Ming Hann
28 Apr 2019 ^ M42.3: Schizophrenia; psychiatry in old age- Dr Lim Boon Leng
M42.4: Mood disorders, suicide, grief and addiction -Dr Brian Yeo KahLok
Chairperson: Dr Linus Chua, Dr Cheah Ming Hann and Dr Joyce Tey
Table 2: Module 5
3 Aug 2019 M51.1: Epidemiology and communicable diseases - A/Prof Goh Lee Gan
M51.2: Travel medicine - A/Prof Lim Lean Huat
Chairperson: Dr Tan Khai Wei, Dr Aysha Reema Muhusin and Dr Joyce Tey
17 Aug 2019 M51.3: Non-communicable diseases- A/Prof Goh Lee Gan
M51.4: Healthy diet and nutritional counselling- Ms Wong Gladys
Chairperson: Dr Grace Chiang, Dr Haidee Ngu and Dr Joyce Tey
24 Aug 2019 M52.1: Approach to skin disorders; infections- Dr Koh Hong Yi
M52.2: Office management of sexually transmitted infections - Dr Tan Hiok Hee
Chairperson: Dr Julia Yuen, Dr Aysha Reema Muhusin and Dr Joyce Tey
31 Aug 2019 M52.3: Non-infective skins disorders- Dr Tan Hiok Hee
M52.4: Pigmentation, hair and nail disorders -A/Prof Martin Chio
Chairperson: Dr Zheng Lifeng and Dr Aysha Reema Muhusin
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020Table 3: Module 6
2 Nov 2019 M61.1: Work related health service Dr Kenneth Choy
M61.2: Workplace hazards - Dr Lucy Leong
Chairperson: Dr Joyce Tey Cheng Hwee and Dr Moosa Aminath Shiwaza
9 Nov 2019 M61.3: Fitness to work & return to work -Dr Lim John Wah
M61.4: Statutory medical examinations & workmen’s compensation - Dr Lucy Leong
Chairperson: Dr On Todd, Dr Tricia Chang and Dr Joyce Tey Cheng Hwee
16 Nov 2019 M62.1: Acute urinary disorders -Dr Shilpa Rastogi
M62.2: Chronic renal disease -Dr Subramaniam Srinivas
Chairperson: Dr Justin Chong Wee Min, Dr Meykkumar S/O Meyappan,
Dr Joyce Tey Cheng Hwee
23 Nov 2019 M62.3: Male genito-urological disorders -Dr Jonathan Teo Shunming
M62.4: Endocrine disorders -Dr Kevin Tan Eng Kiat
Chairperson: Dr Haidee Ngu, Dr Baskaran Surendran and Dr Joyce Tey Cheng Hwee
Table 4: Module 7
1 Feb 2020 M71.1: Fertility and infertility issues - Dr Ann Tan
M71.2: Common gynaecological symptoms -Dr Ann Tan
Chairperson: A/Prof Goh Lee Gan and Dr Anathan Abiramy
8 Feb 2020 M71.3: Sexual dysfunction, menopause, and incontinence -Dr Tan Thiam Chye
M71.4: Gynaecological cancers- Dr Timothy Lim Yong Kuei
Chairperson: Dr Irwin Chung Wai Hoong, Dr Tey Cheng Hwee Joyce and Dr Tai Zu Huang
15 Feb 2020 M72.1: Emergent problems- Dr Ong Yeok Kein Victor
M72.2: Acute cardiac problems – Dr Eric Hong
Chairperson: Dr Meykkumar S/O Meyappan Dr Tey Cheng Hwee Joyce and Dr Koh Wei Mei Jeremy
22 Feb 2020 M72.3: Myocardial infarction & heart failure - Dr Wang Ming Chang
M72.4: Sports injuries, Accidents & violence
Chairperson: Dr Yee Wen Jun Gabriel Gerard and Dr Amith Sebastian
Table 5: Family Medicine Modular Courses Conducted from April 2019 to March 2020
Module Training Period Year 1 Trainees Year 2 Trainees Total
4 6 Apr 2019 – 28 Apr 2019
5 3 Aug 2019 – 31 Aug 2019
222 247 469
6 2 Nov 2019 – 23 Nov 2019
7 1 Feb 2019 – 22 Feb 2019
Family Practice Skills Course (FPSC)
The Family Practice Skills Courses (FPSC) continue to serve the continuing professional development needs of the General
Practitioner/ Family Physician. Each skills course includes one or more of the following components in which the family physi-
cian can choose to participate in:
l Distance Learning with verification (6 CME points upon attaining minimum pass grade of 60% in online MCQ Assessment)
l Seminars (2 CME points per seminar)
l Workshops (1 CME point per workshop)
l Small group activities including clinical attachments, tutorials, ward-rounds (for some courses)
l Assessments which can be written, oral, demonstration and/or clinical (for some courses)
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020Table 6 shows the number of doctors who participated in the Family Practice Skills Course for the year under review.
Table 6: Participation in Family Practice Skills Courses (April 2019 - March 2020)
No. of Doctors Passed/ Attended
Event Title Distance Learning Seminar/ Workshop 1 Seminar/ Workshop 2
GDFM Enhancement
Programme (FPSC 79): Passed: 455 Seminar 1: 357 Seminar 2: 344
Geriatric Care Update Workshop 1: 348 Workshop 2: 335
FPSC 80: Life-course
Immunisation - Passed: 397 Seminar 1: 148 —
Vaccinate for Life Series Workshop 1: 136 —
(1 Day)
GDFM Enhancement
Programme (FPSC 81): Passed: 474 Seminar 1: 275 Seminar 2: 256
Mental Health Update Workshop 1: 274 Workshop 2: 256
FPSC 82: Asthma and
Inflammation – New Passed: 226 Seminar 1: 186` —
Updates (1 Day) Workshop 1: 175 —
FPSC 83: Osteoporosis Seminar 1: 270 Seminar 2: 244
– 2019 Update Passed: 524 Workshop 1: 264 Workshop 2: 243
GDFM Enhancement
Programme (FPSC 79): Passed: 462 Seminar 1: 329 Seminar 2: 322
Geriatric Care Update Workshop 1: 321 Workshop 2: 318
Re-run
GDFM Enhancement Remarks: MCQs
Programme (FPSC 78): result will only be Seminar 1: 546 Seminar 2: 503
Chronic Disease reflected after the Workshop 1: 529 Workshop 2: 498
Management Re-run deadline, 28th April
2020.
GDFM Enhancement Remarks: MCQs
Programme (FPSC 81): result will only be Seminar 1: 407 Seminar 2: 408
Mental Health Update reflected after the Workshop 1: 436 Workshop 2: 436
Re-run deadline, 19th May
2020.
The IFM is encouraged by the big increase in the number of doctors enrolled in the GDFM modular courses year on year. The
Family Practice Skills Courses also saw an increase in some of the courses.
The 8 Family Practice Skills Courses had attendances ranging from 148 to 546 in the seminars and 136 to 529 in the workshops;
the number of doctors who did the CME reading and passed the MCQs ranged from 226 to 524.
We look forward to another year of serving our members.
A/Prof Goh Lee Gan
Director, Institute of Family Medicine
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020Report of the Finance and Governance Committee
1 APRIL 2019 - 31 MARCH 2020
Chairman : Dr Wong Tien Hua
Members : Dr Xu Bang Yu
: Dr Lim Ang Tee
: Dr Lim Hui Ling
Ex-Officio : Adj Asst Prof Tan Tze Lee
: Dr S Suraj Kumar
Purpose
To provide guidance and oversight on financial and governance activities in the Secretariat and the various committees.
Duties and Responsibilities
a) To review financial reports from the ED and Secretariat staff.
b) To review budgets prepared by Secretariat staff and the various committees.
c) To ensure regular and accurate monitoring and accountability for funds, and report to the Council on any financial
irregularities and concerns.
d) To make financial recommendations to the Council, and to provide feedback on any financial matter specifically designated
by the Council.
e) To oversee short and long-term investments of the College.
f) To advise the ED and other appropriate staff on financial priorities and information systems, depending on committee
member expertise.
Observations and Decisions by the Committee for the Financial Period under Review
The committee advised the secretariat on the fixed deposit placements in terms of the selection of the tenure and the financial
institution. Fixed deposits were placed with:
l Bank of China
l CIMB
l HL Bank
The committee, upon reviewing the Governance Evaluation Checklist of the Charity Portal, refined the current procedures for
handling Conflicts of Interest. The framework for Sponsorship of Overseas Travel was also refined. Both these documents were
discussed and approved by the Council.
Dr Wong Tien Hua
Chairman
Finance and Governance Committee
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College of Family Physicians Singapore ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020Report of the Publications Committee
1 APRIL 2019 – 31 MARCH 2020
The Singapore Family Physician Journal
Honorary Editor : Cl. Assoc Prof Low Lian Leng
Associate Hon Editor(s) : Adj Asst Prof Low Sher Guan Luke
: Dr Xu Bangyu
Editorial Advisor : Prof Wilfred Peh
Editorial Consultant : A/Prof Goh Lee Gan
Editorial Executive : Mr Chester Kwan
: Ms Peggy Poh
Seven issues of Singapore Family Physician were published in FY 2019 (1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020) to date. To cater to the
continuous professional development amongst our family physicians in the community, the themes for the journal in this FY
include:
1. Vol 45 No. 3, April – June 2019: Geriatric Care Update
2. Vol 45 No. 4, April – June 2019: Life-course Immunisation – Vaccinate for Life Series
3. Vol 45 No. 5, April – June 2019: Mental Health Update
4. Vol 45 No. 6, July – September 2019: Asthma and Inflammation – New Updates
5. Vol 45 No. 7, October – December 2019: Osteoporosis – 2019 Update
6. Vol 46 No. 1, Jan – March 2020: Geriatric Care Update Re-run
7. Vol 46 No. 2, Jan – March 2020: Chronic Disease Management Re-run
During this FY, the College website had been revamped and all SFP articles are available online as soon as the copyedited and
typesetted PDF is ready.
For the academic segment of the journal, case reports in the PRISM series and topic reviews were published in each issue as a
consistent feature. The editorial team would like to thank the following reviewers:
Dr Chan Hian Hui Vincent Dr Mohamad Farid Bin Harunal Rashid
Dr Chua Kee Loon Linus Dr Ng Chee Lian Lawrence
Dr Kalambaarachchi Neelakshi Dilmini Dr Soong Yoke Lim
Dr Kwok Kah Foo Victor Dr Tay Wei Yi
Dr Lee Sueh Ying Patricia Dr Xu Bang Yu
Adj Asst Prof Low Sher Guan Dr Yeoh Ying Lee
Singapore Family Physician Journal Reviewer Award
Silver Award:
Adj Asst Prof Tan Tze Lee
Bronze Award:
A/Prof Koh Choon Huat Gerald Dr Leong Wen-Pin Lester
Dr Chan Hian Hui Vincent Adj Asst Prof Low Sher Guan
Dr Cheong Cher Chee David Dr Pang Sze Kang Jonathan
Dr Cruz Marie Stella P Dr Rashida Farhad Vasanwala
Dr Hu Pei Lin Dr Tan Hsien Yung David
Dr How Choon How Dr Tan Shu Yun
Dr Leong Choon Kit
Cl. Assoc Prof Low Lian Leng
Honorary Editor
The Singapore Family Physician
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