Registration for Accelerated GDFM 2027-28
| Roadshow (via Zoom) Register for the roadshow HERE |
19 Feb 2027 (Friday), 5.30pm |
| Application window (Online) | 20 Feb – 7 Mar 2027 (2359hrs) |
| Pre-Admission Assessments | |
| Selection interview (via Zoom) | 31 Mar – 2 Apr 2027 |
| Clinic Inspection (GP / private clinics only) | 15 – 29 Mar 2027 |
The Accelerated Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (Accelerated GDFM) aims to:
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- Re-establish Academic Currency
Update and consolidate core knowledge in Family Medicine aligned to the NUS Postgraduate Family Medicine Curriculum Blueprint and current MOH standards of practice. - Bridge to Master-Level Training
Prepare eligible in-service doctors (please refer to the Eligibility section for details) for progression to the Master of Medicine (Family Medicine) programme by strengthening applied knowledge, consultation skills, and clinical reasoning. - Enhance Clinical Competency in Ambulatory Care
Strengthen competency in chronic disease management, preventive care, multimorbidity management, minor procedures, and patient-centred consultation within Singapore’s primary care context. - Strengthen Professionalism and Leadership
Develop competencies in ethics, governance, interprofessional collaboration, communication, and leadership required of primary care physicians. - Ensure Assessment Readiness
Prepare trainees for successful completion of the NUS Family Medicine Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) and, where applicable, the GDFM Clinical Examinations. - Support Safe and High-Quality Practice
Reinforce evidence-based practice, documentation standards, medico-legal awareness, and reflective learning to ensure safe practice under Singapore’s Healthcare Services Act (HCSA) framework.
- Re-establish Academic Currency
This course is offered on a part-time basis.
The programme follows the calendar year with the course commencing in July and ending in May.
The programme is designed for mature practicing doctors. The teaching sessions are held weekly on Wednesday evenings and some Saturday afternoons and are conducted either in person or on online platforms. Teaching sessions comprise of lectures, tutorials, workshops, clinical bedside teaching, preceptorship, and mock consultation training. Certain specialised training sessions may be conducted on weekdays and will be forecasted in advance to the trainees.
General Overview of Curriculum
- Family Medicine Foundation Knowledge Modules [15 modules],
- Clinical Procedure Module [2 modules],
- Professionalism, Ethics and Leadership Module [2 modules],
- Clinical Consultation Module [5 modules],
- Professional Writing Module [2 modules] and
- Formative Assessment Module [2 modules]
Detailed Module Breakdown
| Title | Duration (hrs and format) |
Outline | |
| 1 | Induction Ceremony | 2 (in-person) | Introduction session where trainees will be brief on the course and meet faculty |
| 2 | Cardiovascular Module | 2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Common cardiovascular conditions in Family Medicine |
| 3 | Endocrine Module | 2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Common endocrine conditions in Family Medicine |
| 4 | Dermatology Module | 2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Common dermatological conditions in Family Medicine |
| 5 | Gastrointestinal Module | 2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Common gastrointestinal conditions in Family Medicine |
| 6 | Haematology and Immunology Module |
2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Common haematological and immunological conditions in Family Medicine |
| 7 | Musculoskeletal Module | 2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Common musculoskeletal conditions in Family Medicine |
| 8 | Renal / Urological Module | 2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Common renal and urological conditions in Family Medicine |
| 9 | Neurological Module | 2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Common neurological conditions in Family Medicine |
| 10 | Paediatrics Module | 2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Common paediatric conditions in Family Medicine |
| 11 | Psychiatry Module | 2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Common psychiatric conditions in Family Medicine |
| 12 | Female Reproductive Module | 2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Common female reproductive conditions in Family Medicine |
| 13 | Male Reproductive Module | 2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Common male reproductive conditions in Family Medicine |
| 14 | Respiratory Module | 2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Common respiratory conditions in Family Medicine |
| 15 | Special Sensory Module | 2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Common special sensory conditions (inclusive of ophthalmology and otolaryngology) in Family Medicine |
| 16 | Population and Patient-based care Module |
2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Biostatistics, evidence-based medicine, quality improvement and palliative care in Family Medicine |
| 17 | Clinical Procedure Module 1 | 2 (in-person), 3 (e-learning) |
Practical hands-on class on clinical procedures in Family Medicine: Management of infections / Ulcers, Acute Condition Procedures and Chronic Condition Procedures |
| 18 | Clinical Procedure Module 2 | 2 (in-person), 3 (e-learning) |
Practical hands-on class on clinical procedures in Family Medicine: Musculoskeletal Procedures, Gynaecological / Urological / Colorectal Procedures, ENT procedures and Paediatric procedures. |
| 19 | Professionalism, Ethics and Leadership Module 1 |
2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Ethics and Bioethics in Family Medicine |
| 20 | Professionalism, Ethics and Leadership Module 2 |
2 (online discussion), 3 (e-learning) |
Leadership in Family Medicine |
| 21 | Clinical Consultation Module 1 | 2 (in-person) | Consultation OSCE stations covering cardiovascular and respiratory conditions |
| 22 | Clinical Consultation Module 2 | 2 (in-person) | Consultation OSCE stations covering haematology, neurological and special sensory conditions |
| 23 | Clinical Consultation Module 3 | 2 (in-person) | Consultation OSCE stations covering gastrointestinal and endocrinology conditions |
| 24 | Clinical Consultation Module 4 | 2 (in-person) | Consultation OSCE stations covering urological, male and female reproductive conditions |
| 25 | Clinical Consultation Module 5 | 2 (in-person) | Consultation OSCE stations covering paediatrics, dermatology and musculoskeletal conditions |
| 26 | Professional Writing Module 1 | 2 (online discussion) | Case write-up submission and discussion |
| 27 | Professional Writing Module 2 | 2 (online discussion) | Case write-up submission and discussion |
| 28 | Formative Assessment 1 | 3 (online e-assessment) | MCQs Assessment |
| 29 | Formative Assessment 2 | 3 (in-person) | Consultation Assessment |
The examination is conducted by DGMS, NUS and the examination format is as below:
| Component | Format | Time | |
| Part 1 (Written) [April of each year] | |||
| Applied Knowledge Test |
MCQ | 180 Questions | 240 min |
| Part 2 (OSCE) [July of each year] | |||
| Objective Structured Clinical Examination | 10 Stations | 9 OSCE Stations 1 OSCE Procedure Station |
14 min (x10) *Consists of 3-minute reading time, 10-minute consultation and 1-minute examiner clarification |
| Total testing time | 380 min | ||
Information is accurate at the time of publishing.
Fees are made payable to ‘National University of Singapore’ when applying for examinations. For more information on the GDFM examination, please visit the DGMS website.
To graduate, the candidate must pass both Part 1 and 2 of the GDFM examinations.
| Registration with SMC |
To have full or conditional registration with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) |
| Training | Have passed the Graduate Diploma of Family Medicine (GDFM) more than 5 years from the commencement of the course (i.e. exceeded the 5-year validity period required for admission to the Master of Medicine (Family Medicine) College Programme) OR Have completed Family Medicine Residency Programme in Singapore and passed the Applied Knowledge Test, OR Have MCRGP(UK) or equivalent post-graduate degree as listed in FPAB Category C |
| Clinical Work during Training |
The trainee will be required to sign an undertaking that he/she is in current practice of at least 24 clinical hours per week, of which 8 hours must be in an approved ambulatory Family Medicine setting. |
| Clinical Inspection & Interview | This will be conducted to assess the suitability of the practice and candidate for Accelerated GDFM training. |
To enhance the learning efficiency of the programme and to maximise teaching quality, the course will have a limited capacity each year. There will continue to be a selection process with pre-entry screening and interview. This will be a deciding factor and the Board’s decision is final.
Applicants are required to have regular employment during the duration of the programme to ensure sufficient clinical exposure.
All prospective applicants will be charged a non-refundable administrative fee of $218 (inclusive of GST) at the point of the course application.
| Non-College Member | TBC |
| College Member | TBC |
Inclusive of prevailing GST rate
College Membership Subsidy
The student must remain as a member of CFPS throughout the duration of his/her course (i.e. May 2028 for the Accelerated GDFM 2027-28 intake) to enjoy the discounted course fee.
Miscellaneous Fees
During the course of training, a trainee may incur additional expenses such as the purchase of reference textbooks, clinical equipment, online resources such as MCQ Banks, BCLS-AED course, ITE, GDFM Examination fees.
| Course / Exam | Fee |
| ABFM-ITE | $104 (co-pay $52) based on 2023 ABFM-ITE |
| Family Medicine Applied Knowledge Test (FM AKT) https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/dgms/graduate-diploma/family-medicine/ |
Application fee: $98.10 Exam Fee: $1,822.80 |
| Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine Examination https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/dgms/graduate-diploma/family-medicine/ |
Application fee: $98.10 Exam Fee: $3,591.90 |
The fees listed in the above table are for reference only; the exact costs are set by the respective external parties and are subject to changes.
Refund Policy
| % of [the amount of fees paid for Course Fee] | If Student’s written notice of withdrawal is received: |
| 80% | During the cooling-off period of seven (7) working days after the date that the Student Contract has been signed |
| 0% | After the cooling-off period |
