Registration for MCFP(S) by Election 2026 has ended.

The MCFP(S) is the professional benchmark for recognition as Senior Family Physicians. It may be attained via one of 2 routes. Family physicians with GDFM must undergo the MCFP(S) by assessment, while those with MMed(FM) may be elected by interview.

Collegiate Membership of the College / MCFP(S) by Election

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • Be an Ordinary Member of the College of Family Physicians Singapore
  • Possess the Masters of Medicine (Family Medicine) degree awarded by the National University of Singapore
  • Be active in attending CME and has been certified by SMC for the past 2 years
  • Be actively involved in teaching Family Medicine in National Programmes (e.g. postgraduate training, undergraduate teaching in Family Medicine and tutorship in the Graduate Diploma in FM programme) for at least 20 hours a year, for the period of 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2027 ^
  • Currently in active clinical practice i.e. 24 clinical hours per week, of which 8 hours must be in a family medicine setting as defined by the College Constitution
      1. Ambulatory care in the community
      2. Intermediate care in the community hospitals and rehabilitation centres
      3. Long term care in the nursing homes, residential care and home based care
      4. Hospice and home based end-stage diseases care
      5. Interface care which is care within acute hospitals in the interface with the other settings

^ From Y2024, a minimum of 5 teaching hours must be from GDFM and/or College MMed(FM) tutorship. (It is a requirement for all candidates to be formally appointed by the College of Family Physicians Singapore as a GDFM or MMed(FM) tutor)

Requirement:

  1. Be in professional good standing (with a letter of good standing signed off by someone with MCFP(S) or above).
  2. Submit an essay of not more than 500 words on:
    1. Your involvement in Family Medicine / journey in Family Medicine
    2. Highlight something particular about your role as a Family Physician

TEACHING HOURS REQUIREMENTS

Approved Teaching Sessions for MCFP(S) / FCFP(S) Teaching Hours

Teaching activities numbered 1 to 7 below are considered GDFM and / or College MMed(FM) tutorship activities.

S/N Teaching Activity Recognised Hours
1 CFPS MMed(FM) Tutorials and Lectures 2 hours
2 CFPS MMed(FM) Mock Consultation and Large-Scale Tutorials 3 hours
3 GDFM Module Tutorials 2 hours
4 GDFM Workshops 3 hours
5 Any CFPS Education Packages[e.g. A-GDFM, GDFM, MMed(FM)] As set out by the respective Programme Directors
6 FPSC Workshops, CFPS MMEs or equivalent 2 to 3 hours, depending on session
7 CFPS Healthier SG webinar or equivalent 1 hour
8 EPOCH or equivalent Mock Examination Courses 3 hours for a half day; 6 hours for a full day
9 LKC, NUS, Duke On-Campus Tutorials 1 to 3 hours, depending on tutorial
10 Medical Student Polyclinic “Hot Seat” Teaching.
This must be a structured tutorial in which the medical student is in the “hot seat” conducting the consultation and there is active teaching.		 3 hours for a half-day clinic session; 6 hours for a full-day clinical session
11 Didactic Teaching after Residency Continuity Clinics or Medical Student Attachments 1 hour
12 Family Medicine training officially recognised by the respective institution office. The applicant must provide details for the activity to qualify for submission. 1 to 3 hours, depending on session

Note: The above list is non-exhaustive. Please contact the College for further information.

Activities Which Are Not Recognised

S/N

Activity Not Recognised

1

 Ad hoc / self-arranged tutorials

2

Medical student shadowing, sit-in and observation sessions in clinics or wards.
Didactic teaching conducted after these sessions will be counted as 1 hour.

3

 Supervision of Residency Continuity Clinics (RCC).
Didactic teaching conducted after these sessions will be counted as 1 hour.
4

Private CME events
5

Observing other tutors conducting tutorials; administrative briefing of medical students / learners; and any preparatory work before a tutorial.

Note: The above list is non-exhaustive. Please contact the College for further information.

Award: 

Candidates who successfully pass the exit interview will satisfy the conditions for award of the Collegiate Membership of the Family Physicians Singapore [MCFP(S)].

Fees:

The fee for MCFP(S) by Election is S$3,430.00** (inclusive of prevailing GST).

** S$218.00 Admin fee, S$1,088.00 Interview fee, S$381.50 Entrance fee and $1742.50 Initiation fee (Inclusive of prevailing GST)

Enquires:

For further enquiries on the Election Interview, please contact the Secretariat.