2004 |
The following Colleges were incorporated as companies limited by guarantee:
College of Anaesthesiologists
College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
College of Paediatrics and Child Health
College of Physicians
College of Radiologists
College of Surgeons
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2001 |
The
main secretariat formally re-located to its new home
from its leased premises at the College of Medicine
Building. The Specialist Training Secretariat remains
at the Academy’s branch office at the National
University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Campus.
Runme
Shaw Building
President SR Nathan, Patron of the Academy, officially
opened the Runme Shaw Building on 3 October. He penned
the following message to commemorate this special occasion:
“After
almost 50 years, the Academy has found its own home
– though modest by other standards. In officially
opening the Academy’s Headquarters, it is my hope
it will flourish in its esteem in the eyes of the profession
as well as others who appreciate its contribution to
professionalism and scholarship.”
|
2000 |
The Council of the Academy approved specialist accreditation
in 6 dental specialties, namely Endodontics, Oral &
Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry,
Periodontology and Prosthodontics.
|
1998 |
The Specialist
Accreditation Board (SAB) was formally established
to oversee the accreditation process of medical specialists
in Singapore. Each of the 35 specialties recognized
for the purpose of specialist registration with the
Singapore Medical Council has a Specialist Training
Committee (STC), which is appointed jointly by SAB, National
University of Singapore Division of Graduate Medical
Studies and the Academy. MMed remains the local
entry qualification for advanced specialty training
and FAMS is the local specialty qualification awarded
to those who have passed the exit examination. Where
appropriate, the FAMS is to be linked with overseas
exit qualifications.
|
1991 |
The
designation of AM (Academician of Medicine) was replaced
by FAMS (Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore).
|
1990 |
A
Joint Committee for Advanced Specialty Training (JCAST)
comprising representatives from the Academy, School of
Postgraduate Medical Studies and the Ministry of Health
was established. The objects of the JCAST are (i) the
provision of advanced specialty training in Medicine leading
to specialty certification; (ii) the accreditation of
training posts for advanced specialty training; and (iii)
the promotion of continuing medical education.
|
1989 |
The Chapter of Paediatricians was formed.
|
1987 |
The Singapore
Medical Council approved the use of the letters
“AM(S’pore)” after the names of members
of the Academy.
The Academy shifted into new premises at the College
of Medicine Building. The Ministry of Health granted
the Academy an initial 10-year tenancy.
College of Medicine Building
|
1986 |
The
Academy secretariat shifted from the Alumni Medical
Centre to temporary premises at Harrower Hall on College
Road.
Work commenced to plan, design and furnish the Academy’s
offices in the refurbished College of Medicine building.
The Chapter of Psychiatrists and the Chapter of
Pathologists were formed.
Alumni Association Medical Centre
|
1981 |
The Chapter of Community
and Occupational Medicine Physicians was formed.
|
1979 |
The
Annals was entered into the MEDLINE online database
and cited in all issues of Index Medicus.
The Chapter of Dental Surgeons was formed.
|
1977 |
The
Academy was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee.
|
1974 |
A
Memorandum on Specialist Certification and Registration
was submitted to the Government. This was followed a year
later by the formation of a Standing Committee on Specialist
Training and Certification.
The Chapter of Radiologists and the Chapter of Anaesthetists were formed.
|
1972 |
The Annals of the Academy
was first published as a quarterly issue.
|
1970 |
Higher
professional medical examinations were instituted leading
to the degree of Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal
Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
|
1968 |
The Academy was largely responsible for initiating the formation of the postgraduate medical school at the University.
The Chapter of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists was formed.
|
1966 |
The Minister of Finance approved the Academy as an Institute of Public Character under the Income Tax Ordinance (Chapter 166).
The Chapter of Physicians and the Chapter of Surgeons were formed.
|
1963 |
The
Academy’s First Congress of Medicine was held, drawing
participants from Singapore and Malaysia.
|
1959 |
Immediately
after its inauguration, the Academy turned its attention
towards the establishment of formal postgraduate training
and continuing education. A carefully prepared memorandum
to the Government and the University led to the formation
of a Committee of Postgraduate Medical Education at the
University with representation from the Academy and Government.
|
1957 |
The
Academy of Medicine was formed in 1957. The founding members
included Professor Gordon Arthur Ransome, the first Master,
Dr Benjamin Henry Sheares, the second President of the
Republic of Singapore and Dr Yeoh Ghim Seng who later
became the Speaker of Parliament.
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