Dear Colleagues,

Warmest Greetings to you.

I am delighted to share that 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC).

Anniversaries are not only an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the past, but, to take stock, chart ambitious strategies, and take action for the future of medical and healthcare professional education. This anniversary is an even more important one as we celebrate two decades of academic collaborations. It’s also important in other ways as part of a collective and international identity that has shaped us and improved our work. Also importantly, it has given us friendships and we share collective rewarding memories.

On behalf of the Organising Committee of the 20th Anniversary APMEC 2023 and the Centre for Medical Education (CenMED), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, National University Health System, it gives me great pleasure to invite you to join us at the first hybrid Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) from Monday 22nd to Sunday 28th.

To commemorate this auspicious year, we have carefully chosen our theme, "Celebrating Excellence in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning - Trends ● Issues ● Priorities ● Strategies (TIPS)".

As with previous APMECs, we have invited distinguished medical and healthcare professional educators to share their experiences, expertise and wisdom.

The past two decades have seen the conference grow and evolve from 190 participants to over 1,500 participants from nearly 40 countries. We thank you for your continued contributions and tireless efforts to support APMEC throughout the years. As a result, we have had a tremendous impact on our communities and have played a part in shaping their health futures.

I look forward to your active participation and to welcoming you to our 20th Anniversary APMEC in May 2023.

With best wishes,

Dujeepa D Samarasekera
Chairman, Organising Committee 20th Anniversary APMEC 2023
Senior Director, Centre for Medical Education (CenMED)
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine,
National University of Singapore
National University Health System