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To become registered with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC), you must meet certain eligibility criteria and follow the steps outlined below: It is important to note that the application process can take several months to complete, and may require additional documentation and/or interviews. For more information on the registration process and requirements, you can visit … Read more
You can check if a doctor is registered in Singapore by visiting the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) website at www.smc.gov.sg. On the website, you can search for a doctor by name or registration number, and view their registration status and other details. If a doctor is not listed on the SMC website or if their … Read more
Specialist Registration Before the doctor practises as a specialist in Singapore, he / she must obtain specialist accreditation from the Specialists Accreditation Board (SAB). Information on specialist accreditation application is available on SAB’s website. At the same time, the doctor is required to apply to add his name to the Register of Specialists by submitting an online application to SMC. … Read more
Allows an international medical graduate to work only in an SMC-approved healthcare institution, under the supervision of a fully registered medical practitioner. Eligibility requirements: holds a basic1 medical degree from a university / medical school listed in the Second Schedule [PDF, 297KB] of the Medical Registration Act; or has a postgraduate qualification recognised by SMC; or accredited by the Specialists … Read more
Provisional Registration Allows a medical graduate who wishes to obtain a certificate of experience to be employed as a Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) trainee in one or more approved hospitals in Singapore for a period of 12 months. Eligibility requirements: Provisional registration may be granted to a doctor who: holds an MBBS/MD degree awarded by … Read more