Forum on the Use of Evidence-Based Traditional Chinese Medicine in Western Medicine Practice

​About the Forum

Welcome to the inaugural Forum on the Use of Evidence-Based Traditional Chinese Medicine in Western Medicine Practice! 

We are honoured to bring together healthcare professionals from both Modern Western Medicine (MWM) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for this groundbreaking event. Our forum aims to bring together two valuable approaches to healthcare, focusing on the integration of evidence-based TCM into mainstream medical practice.

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) has long been the cornerstone of MWM practice, ensuring best treatment outcome based on clinical evidence of efficacy and safety. By introducing Evidence-Based Traditional Chinese Medicine (EBTCM), we're creating a synergy that promises to revolutionise healthcare. This integration not only offers an edge to practitioners but also provides patients with more comprehensive and holistic treatment options.

This forum is a unique opportunity for MWM Practitioners (MWMPs) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners (TCMPs) to meet, understand each other, and dispel any doubts or misconceptions. Our goal is to foster interest and mutual support, working towards the shared vision of a Healthier Singapore. We are particularly proud that this is the first event of its kind organised by 2 respected academic institutions. Moreover, we are deeply honoured to have the Minister for Health as our Guest of Honour, underscoring the significance of this initiative.

Key points to look forward to in this forum:

1. Exploring the synergy between TCM's 3000-year empirical knowledge & experience and the evidence-based medicine approach.

2. Discussing recent scientific publications on TCM's clinical effectiveness based on randomised  controlled clinical trials, systematic review and meta-analysis

3. Learning about the use of acupuncture and Chinese Proprietary Medicine in managing common chronic diseases in Singapore

4. Enhancing collaboration between MWM and TCM clinicians in research and education

We encourage you to engage actively in discussions, share your experiences, and ask questions. Remember, our take-home message is clear: "There is good enough evidence of using TCM as part of standard Western Medicine care for our patients." This forum is a crucial step towards integrative medicine, promising to enhance patient choice and keep medical costs affordable. Your valuable input as healthcare professionals will be instrumental in reinforcing TCM's efficacy and safety within our modern healthcare framework. 

Welcome aboard as we embark on this transformative path towards a more integrated and effective healthcare system, aiming to advance today's research and education for tomorrow's healthcare.

Yours sincerely,