With a rich teaching and mentoring culture, SingHealth has a pool of outstanding educators and staff in education who are driven by a common passion – to nurture a generation of healthcare professionals better than before.
Congratulations to all our educators, Residents and staff for their passion and commitment towards educational excellence!
Dr Mervyn Lim Jun Rui
Clinician Scientist Residency, Singapore Integrated Programme for Neurosurgery Residency Programme
National Outstanding Clinician Scientist Resident Awards 2022
The This national award honours and recognises Residents in Singapore for their outstanding performance and contributions in clinical training and research to improve patient care.
Prof Chan Choong Meng
Group Chief Education Officer (GCEDO), SingHealth
National Outstanding Clinician Educator Award 2022
The National Medical Excellence Awards (NMEA) is a national award that recognises clinicians and healthcare professionals for their outstanding contributions in advancement of healthcare, improving patient safety and quality of care.
Professor Chan Choong Meng was awarded the National Outstanding Clinician Educator Award for his outstanding contributions to the education and training of clinicians and healthcare staff, and exemplary support in developing skills and competencies to uphold high standards of care and treatment. Click here to read about the NMEA 2022 recipients.
Prof Tan Hak Koon
Vice Chair, Graduate Clinical Education, SingHealth Academy College of Clinical Medicine & Designated Institutional Official, SingHealth Residency
National Outstanding Clinician Educator Award 2021
The National Medical Excellence Awards (NMEA) recognise outstanding clinicians and healthcare professionals who have made outstanding contributions in advancement of healthcare improvements in standards of patient safety and quality of care.
Professor Tan Hak Koon was awarded the National Outstanding Clinician Educator Award for his inspiring dedication and exemplary contributions in advancing obstetrics and gynaecology clinical education and graduate medical education in Singapore and beyond. Click here to read about the NMEA 2021 recipients.
Dr Clement Wu Chun Ho
Clinician Scientist Residency, SingHealth Gastroenterology Residency Programme
National Outstanding Clinician Scientist Resident Awards 2021
This national award honours and recognises Residents in Singapore for their outstanding performance and contributions in clinical training and research to improve patient care.
Dr Paul Tan Hon Sen
Clinician Scientist Residency, SingHealth Anaesthesiology Residency Programme
National Outstanding Clinician Scientist Resident Awards 2020
This national award honours and recognises Residents in Singapore for their outstanding performance and contributions in clinical training and research to improve patient care.
Dr Andrew Ho
Clinician Scientist Residency, SingHealth Emergency Medicine Residency Programme
National Outstanding Clinician Scientist Resident Awards 2019
This national award honours and recognises Residents in Singapore for their outstanding performance and contributions in clinical training and research to improve patient care.
Dr Kok Yee Onn
Clinician Scientist Residency, SingHealth Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Residency Programme
Dr Soh Yu Qiang
Clinician Scientist Resident, SingHealth Ophthalmology Residency Programme
National Outstanding Clinician Scientist Resident Awards 2018
This national award recognises outstanding Residents for their exemplary contributions in clinical research. Two awards given out this year, and both were won by SingHealth Residents.
Assoc Prof Lim Boon Leng
Deputy Group Director, Education (Graduate), SingHealth
National Outstanding Clinician Educator Award 2018
The National Medical Excellence Award (NMEA) is a national award that recognises healthcare professionals for their outstanding contributions in advancing healthcare, improving the standards of patient safety and quality of care.
Assoc Prof Lim was awarded the National Outstanding Clinical Educator Award at the NMEA Awards Ceremony. As Deputy Group Director, Education (Graduate), Assoc Prof Lim plays a key role in developing postgraduate medical education and training, while fostering a conducive environment for teaching and learning in SingHealth.
Assoc Prof Nigel Tan
Deputy Group Director, Education (Undergraduate), SingHealth
Nanyang Education Award 2018 (School)
TAssoc Prof Tan was conferred the Nanyang Education Award (School) by Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore for his unwavering dedication towards educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Ms Ng Gaik Nai
Deputy Group Chief Nurse, SingHealth
Chief Nurse, KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Chair, SingHealth Academy College of Clinical Nursing, SingHealth
President's Award for Nurses 2018 Winner
The President's Award for Nurses is the highest accolade in the nursing profession. This national award is given in recognition of nurses who have made significant contributions to the profession and the community, while also displaying outstanding competency, leadership and innovation.
As Chair, SingHealth Academy College of Clinical Nursing, Ms Ng shapes and drives strategies for Nursing training and education across SingHealth.
Ms Jillian Ang Andrada
Institutional Coordinator (IC), SingHealth Graduate Medical Education (GME) Office
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International
(ACGME-I) Award (Staff Category) 2018
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)'s inaugural international award recognises individuals in the GME community that demonstate impressive committment to GME instituitions and programmes. This award from the Staff Category recognises outstanding administrators for their support of the operations of Residency training and in the ACGME-I functions of Residency.
Dr Gayathri Devi D/O Nadarajan
Emergency Medicine Residency Alumna
Healthcare Humanity Awards (HHA) 2018
Since 2004, the Courage Fund Healthcare Humanity Awards (HHA) have been given to outstanding healthcare professionals in Singapore who are inspirational role models for going the extra mile to offer care and comfort to the sick and infirmed. It is given to individuals who have exhibited compassion, selflessness and extraordinary dedication in helping others.
Prof Tan Eng King
ADIO of Research, SingHealth Residency
President’s Science and Technology Awards 2018
Established in 1987, the President's Science and Technology Awards are the highest honours conferred upon exceptional research scientists and engineers in Singapore for their excellent achievements in science and technology. In 2009, the awards were elevated to presidential level and as of today, over 60 men and women have been singled out for their spirit of innovation.
Dr Hamid Rahmatulla
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Alumnus
Singapore Youth Awards 2018
The Singapore Youth Awards is the nation’s highest accolade for young people, aged 35 and below, who have gone beyond excelling in their fields of pursuit to demonstrate a strong passion to make a difference in the community. Described to be beacons of excellence, the award winners are inspirational figures who have spearheaded change and contributed deeply by rallling and inspiring the youth community to shape a better future for all.
Assoc Prof Mark Leong
Programme Director, Emergency Medicine Residency Programme
Distinguished Senior Clinician Awards 2017
Initiated by the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Distinguished Senior Clinician Award recognises top perfoming senior clinician who are leading the way in clinical practice, education and research in the public sector.
Dr Ku Chee Wai
Clinician Scientist Resident, SingHealth Obstetrics & Gynaecology Residency Programme
Dr James Mok
Clinician Scientist Resident, SingHealth Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Residency Programme
National Outstanding Clinician Scientist Resident Awards 2017
This national award recognises outstanding Residents for their exemplary contributions in clinical research. Two awards given out this year, and both were won by SingHealth Residents.
Prof Tan Eng King
ADIO of Research, SingHealth Residency
Assoc Prof Weber Lau
Programme Director, Urology Residency Programme
National Day Awards 2017
To recognise various forms of merit and service to Singapore, the National Day Awards are given to selected individuals. In 2017, two professors from SingHealth Residency were awarded for their long service and outstanding contributions to healthcare.
Dr Vincent Tay
Plastics, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Residency Programme
Dr Feng Jiajun
Plastics, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Residency Programme
National Outstanding Clinician Scientist Resident Awards 2016
This National Outstanding Clinician Scientist Resident Award honours and recognises Residents in Singapore for their outstanding performance and contributions in clinical training and research to improve patient care. The winners are selected by a panel of research committees and the only two awards given out in 2016 were received by SingHealth Residents.