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COLLEGE Digest - Issue 3/2011 (July 2011) On 25 June 2011, two important College events were held back to back: The 2011 Commencement Ceremony followed by the CFPS 40th Annual General Meeting. The Commencement marks the start of the College academic training year. This year we welcome 97 trainees for the Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (GDFM) programme and 15 doctors who are starting their Master of Medicine (Family Medicine) [MMed(FM)] Programme B course. A further 12 doctors are starting the Family Medicine Fellowship programme [FCFP(S)]. Dr Tan Chee Beng was the Guest-of-Honour and his speech is reproduced in this e-newsletter. The 23rd Council of the College of Family Physicians Singapore was elected during the AGM. Elections are held biennially. The 23rd Council has a great mix of experience and new blood. The College is pleased to welcome new members to CFPS Council: Dr Tan See Leng who has taken up the role of Vice President; Dr Chng Shih Kiat, Dr Ang Choon Kiat Alvin, Dr Yee Jenn Jet Michael, Dr Siew Chee Weng and Dr Koh Choon Huat Gerald as new Council members. A/Prof Lee Kheng Hock is the new President of the College. Dr Pang Sze Kang Jonathan continues his role as Honorary Secretary assisted by Dr Leong Choon Kit in a newly created post of Honorary Assistant Secretary. Dr Tan Tze Lee takes on the role of Honorary Treasurer and Dr Rukshini Puvanendran, Honorary Assistant Treasurer. We are pleased that Dr Lim Fong Seng, Dr Tham Tat Yean and Dr Eu Tieng Juoh Wilson will be continuing in their roles as Council members. Council would like to acknowledge the enormous contributions to general practice and to the College by the outgoing President, A/Prof Goh Lee Gan. Indeed, this brief note does little to underline the vast and sentinel role that A/Prof Goh has played on behalf of Family Practice in Singapore over more than 20 years. We are glad A/Prof Goh continues to be a teacher in his role as the Director of the Institute of Family Medicine (IFM) in College. We would also like to thank the following outgoing Council members for their contributions: Dr Chow Mun Hong, Dr Goh Choon Kee Shirley and Dr Wong Tack Keong Michael.
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Convocation Ceremony cum 40th Anniversary Dinner
The Convocation Ceremony cum 40th Anniversary Dinner will be held at the Grand Hyatt Singapore, Grand Ballroom (Level 2), on Sunday 27 November 2011. Minister for Health, Mr Gan Kim Yong will be the Guest-of-Honour gracing this event. The prestigious Albert and Mary Lim Award and Long Service Award will be presented to recipients at the dinner. .......................................................................... |
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The AMC is recognised by the SMC as structured training for the purpose of entering the Register of Family Physicians. Using the course materials of the GDFM course, the AMC comprises of 8 modules that run cyclically over a 2 year period. To apply for the AMC: College of Family Physicians Singapore Module 6 is now open for registration. The application deadline for this module is on 14 October 2011. Click here for more information. .......................................................................... |
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The Register was formally established on 1 July 2011. All eligible doctors can apply from 1 July 2011; however, names of accredited doctors will only be listed from 1 January 2012. The Register serves to recognise doctors with relevant qualifications and set the standards of practice for family medicine. Entry is voluntary. Please note that those who wish to enter the Register by the “Practice Route” will need to complete ALL requirements by 31 December 2013, after which, entry is only via the degree or diploma route. For further information please refer to the Family Physicians Accreditation Board (FPAB) website. |
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______________________________________ The Commencement Ceremony for Family Medicine Academic Year 2011 was held on 25 June (Saturday), 2.00pm, at the Shaw Foundation Alumni House Auditorium (Level 2). The Guest-of-Honour was Dr Tan Chee Beng, CEO of SingHealth Polyclinics and Chairman of the Family Medicine Residency Advisory Committee (FMRAC). Click here to view the speech made by the Guest-of-Honour, Dr Tan Chee Beng. Trainees of the GDFM, MMed(FM) Programme B and FCFP(S) programmes were given an overview of the academic programmes by the Censor-in-Chief, A/Prof Tan Boon Yeow. The Course Director, Supervisors, Assistant Supervisors and Tutors for the various academic programmes were also given their Letter of Appointment during the Commencement Ceremony. All trainees present also attended the Induction Programme helmed by A/Prof Tan Boon Yeow, Dr Lim Lee Kiang Julian and Dr Kwong Kum Hoong, for the FCFP(S), MMed(FM) Programme B and GDFM programmes respectively.
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How to apply for entry in the FP Register 2 Steps: 1. Accreditation This is done by the Family Physicians Accreditation Board (FPAB). 2. Registration This is done by the Singapore Medical Council. A concurrent but separate application must be made to the SMC. Scroll down for information. The actual application webpage is available after individual doctor has logged into the secure pages, similar to the procedures to check one’s CME credits.
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