Anaesthesiology
Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) Part A Examination
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The examination will be administered via Examplify, a digital examination software. All candidates are required to bring their own LAPTOP and CHARGER to the examination. Please click here for the minimum system requirements for Examplify.
EXAMINATION DATES
Paper 1:
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Paper 2:
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
APPLICATION PERIOD
Friday, 15 May 2026 to Friday, 12 June 2026
- Hold a recognised basic medical degree.
- Possess a valid Singapore Medical Council (SMC) Practising Certificate at the point of examination application.
- Have completed a minimum 6 months of Anaesthesiology postings in Singapore at the point of the examination.
Applicants are required to submit an online application via DGMS Online System for Course Applications (OSCA) and complete the online self-declaration form by the stipulated closing date. A completed application would have fulfilled the following:
- All required fields are accurately filled, and all supporting documents are uploaded into the system
- The non-refundable application fee payment is successful and supported by Tax Invoice (also known as the receipt), which is downloadable from the system
The following documents must be uploaded in OSCA by the closing date:
- Recent passport-sized photograph (image has to be 400 by 514 pixels)
- Certified true copy / scanned coloured copy of the following documents (Official English translations will be required for stamps or certificates sent that are not in English):
- Identification documents:
- NRIC: for locals / Permanent Residents
- Employment Pass and Passport: for foreigners (residing in Singapore)
- Recognised basic medical degree
- Valid practising certificate from SMC
- Identification documents:
Photocopies of certificates and/or official translations (in English)#Â including any other official supporting documents will be accepted only if they have been prepared and/or authenticated by one of the following:
- Issuing University of Medical School;
- Medical Council of which you are registered and licensed to practice;
- Ministry of Health, Singapore;
- Notary public or Justice of the Peace;
- Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS) - For authentication by DGMS office, original certificates and documents must be produced.
#Applicants must submit an authenticated translation if their official supporting documents are not in English. A fresh ink stamp must be used to authenticate the copy or translation of the primary medical qualification.
 Applicants who fail to present their original documents for verification without acceptable reasons will not be admitted to the examination.
Applicants whose original documents have been damaged or misplaced must apply to the relevant organisations / authorities for replacements or letters of verification.
An applicant is only allowed to enrol concurrently in another programme offered by NUS or another University only if granted approval from the Vice Dean of Faculty and the Head of Department. The Degree Programme refers to any programme (including examination-only programmes) which leads to NUS Degree conferment.
Successful applicants will be notified via email to accept the placement and make the Examination/Programme fee payment via the application portal. Placement will be confirmed only after payment receipt. The Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS) is not obliged to provide any reasons for unsuccessful applications.
| Description | Fee (SGD) |
| Application Fee* | 98.10 |
| Examination/Programme Fee | 1,332.80 |
| Payment Mode | PayNow / Credit Card |
Notes:
- All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars, including the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate unless stated otherwise.
- *The Application fee is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of application.
- All successful payments will receive a Tax Invoice (also known as the receipt) via a system-generated email.
- Successful applicants will be notified via email to accept placement. Placement will be confirmed only after a successful payment transaction.
- DGMS reserves all rights to review and adjust fees as necessary and accordingly without prior notice.
- All withdrawal and refund requests will be subject to 10% administrative charges capped at SGD500.00. To submit your request, please use this form.
- All requests must be submitted within 14 calendar days from the last day of Examination end date or before the programme commencement date, where applicable.
- Supporting documents must be submitted via email in all cases after submission of the online request.
- The Division will generally consider providing refunds to candidates under the following circumstances:
- Medical – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical certificate.
- Pregnancy – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical report.
- Involvement in an accident, e.g. victim of crime, accident or disaster – Refund request must be supported by evidence such as a medical report and/or police report.
- Compassionate grounds - Bereavement in the immediate family refers to the loss of parent(s), grandparent, sibling, spouse, or child and must be supported by relevant documents such as a death certificate, proof of the relationship, etc.
- Requests for refund under the following reasons will not be considered:
- Lack of preparedness or readiness for the Examination/Programme for which the candidate/student has enrolled.
- Failure to arrange time away from work.
- Inability to secure a visa or other travel documents required to attend the Examination/Programme.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Sarah SIM (Ms) | Catherine LEE (Ms)
Tel: (65) 6601 1499 | (65) 6601 7860
Email:Â gsmscy@nus.edu.sg |Â catherine.lee@nus.edu.sg
Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) Part B Examination
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The SAQ examination will be administered via Examplify, a digital examination software. All candidates are required to bring their own LAPTOP and CHARGER to the examination. Please click here for the minimum system requirements for Examplify.
EXAMINATION DATES
SAQ Exam:
Paper 1: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Paper 2: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
APPLICATION PERIOD
Wednesday, 1 July 2026 to Tuesday, 28 July 2026
- MMed (Anaes) Part B SAQ Examiners Report April 2023
- MMed (Anaes) Part B SAQ Examiners Report September 2023
- MMed (Anaes) Part B SAQ Examiners Report April 2024
- MMed (Anaes) Part B SAQ Examiners Report October 2024
- MMed (Anaes) Part B SAQ Examiners Report April 2025
- MMed (Anaes) Part B SAQ Examiners Report September 2025
- A Resident in the Anaesthesiology Residency Programme in Singapore at the point of application and examination.
- Have completed 32 months of Anaesthesiology postings in Singapore at the point of the examination.
- Have passed the Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) [MMed(Anaes)] Part A Examination.
Applicants are required to submit an online application via DGMS Online System for Course Applications (OSCA) and complete the online self-declaration form by the closing date as stipulated above. A completed application would have fulfilled the following:
- All required fields are accurately filled, and all supporting documents are uploaded into the system.
- The non-refundable application fee payment is successful and supported by Tax Invoice (also known as the receipt), which is downloadable from the system.
The following documents must be uploaded in OSCA by the closing date:
- Recent passport-sized photograph (image in jpeg format has to be 400 x 514 pixels).
- A certified true copy/scanned coloured copy of the following (Official English translations will be required for stamps or certificates that are not in English):
- Identification documents:
- NRIC: for locals / Permanent Residents (both front and back view)
- Employment Pass and Passport: for foreigners residing in Singapore
- Pass letter for: Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) Part A Examination
- Identification documents:
Photocopies of certificates and/or official translations (in English)#Â including any other official supporting documents will be accepted only if they have been prepared and/or authenticated by one of the following:
- Issuing University of Medical School;
- Medical Council of which you are registered and licensed to practice;
- Ministry of Health, Singapore;
- Notary public or Justice of the Peace;
- Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS) - For authentication by DGMS office, original certificates and documents must be produced.
# Applicants must submit an authenticated translation if their official supporting documents are not in English. A fresh ink stamp must be used to authenticate the copy or translation of the primary medical qualification.
Applicants who fail to present their original documents for verification without acceptable reasons will not be admitted to the examination.
Applicants whose original documents have been damaged or misplaced must apply to the relevant organisations / authorities for replacements or letters of verification.
An applicant is only allowed to enrol concurrently in another programme offered by NUS or another University only if granted approval from the Vice Dean of Faculty and the Head of Department. The Degree Programme refers to any programme (including examination-only programmes) which leads to NUS Degree conferment.
Successful applicants will be notified via email to accept the placement and make the Examination/Programme fee payment via the application portal. Placement will be confirmed only after payment receipt. The Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS) is not obliged to provide any reasons for unsuccessful applications.
| Description | Fee (SGD) |
| Application Fee* | 98.10 |
| SAQ Examination Fee | 1,922.80 |
| Payment Mode | PayNow / Credit Card |
Notes:
- All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars, including the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate unless stated otherwise.
- *The Application fee is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of application.
- All successful payments will receive a Tax Invoice (also known as the receipt) via a system-generated email.
- Successful applicants will be notified via email to accept placement. Placement will be confirmed only after a successful payment transaction.
- DGMS reserves all rights to review and adjust fees as necessary and accordingly without prior notice.
- All withdrawal and refund requests will be subject to 10% administrative charges capped at SGD500.00. To submit your request, please use this form.
- All requests must be submitted within 14 calendar days from the last day of Examination end date or before the programme commencement date, where applicable.
- Supporting documents must be submitted via email in all cases after submission of the online request.
- The Division will generally consider providing refunds to candidates under the following circumstances:
- Medical – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical certificate.
- Pregnancy – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical report.
- Involvement in an accident, e.g. victim of crime, accident or disaster – Refund request must be supported by evidence such as a medical report and/or police report.
- Compassionate grounds - Bereavement in the immediate family refers to the loss of parent(s), grandparent, sibling, spouse, or child and must be supported by relevant documents such as a death certificate, proof of the relationship, etc.
- Requests for refund under the following reasons will not be considered:
- Lack of preparedness or readiness for the Examination/Programme for which the candidate/student has enrolled.
- Failure to arrange time away from work.
- Inability to secure a visa or other travel documents required to attend the Examination/Programme.
For further inquiries, please contact:
HENG Shok Yee (Ms) | Sarah SIM (Ms)
Tel: (65) 6516 6542 | 6601 1499
Email: shokyee@nus.edu.sg | gsmscy@nus.edu.sg
Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) Part C Examination
EXAMINATION DATES
Day 1: Monday, 18 May 2026
Day 2: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
APPLICATION PERIOD
Wednesday, 4 March 2026 to Tuesday, 31 March 2026
[select programme under Master’s by Coursework, Part-Time, Term = May 2026]
All applicants applying for the examination MUST:
- Be a Resident in the Anaesthesiology Residency Programme in Singapore at the point of application and examination.
- Obtain a recommendation letter from Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) in Singapore stating the applicant would have satisfactorily completed at least 21 months of senior residency training at the point of examination.
- Pass the Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) [MMed(Anaes)] Part B Examination.
- Overseas-trained doctors who have joined the Anaesthesiology Residency Programme in Singapore as Senior Residents must have passed examinations equivalent to MMed(Anaes) Parts A and B examinations. The MMed (Anaes) Committee will determine the equivalent qualification to be accepted on a case-by-case basis after application.
Applicants are required to submit an online application via Graduate Admission System (GDA3) by the stipulated closing date. A step-by-step guide to applying online can be found here. A completed application would have fulfilled the following:
- All required fields are accurately filled, and all supporting documents are uploaded into the system.
- The non-refundable application fee payment is successful and supported by Tax Invoice (also known as the receipt), which is downloadable from the system.
The following documents must be submitted together with your application:
- Recent passport-sized photograph (image has to be 400 by 514 pixels)
- Certified true copy / scanned coloured copy of the following documents (Official English translations will be required for stamps or certificates sent that are not in English):
- Identification documents:
- NRIC: for locals / permanent residents
- Employment Pass and Passport: for foreigners (residing in Singapore)
- Pass letter for Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) Part B Examination
- Recommendation letter from CCC (refer to template here)
- For overseas-trained doctors – equivalent qualification of the MMed (Anaes) Parts A and B examinations.Â
- Identification documents:
Photocopies of certificates and/or official translations (in English)#Â including any other official supporting documents will be accepted only if they have been prepared and/or authenticated by one of the following:
- Issuing University of Medical School;
- Medical Council of which you are registered and licensed to practice;
- Ministry of Health, Singapore;
- Notary public or Justice of the Peace;
- Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS) - For authentication by DGMS office, original certificates and documents must be produced.
# Applicants must submit an authenticated translation if their official supporting documents are not in English. A fresh ink stamp must be used to authenticate the copy or translation of the primary medical qualification.
Applicants who fail to present their original documents for verification without acceptable reasons will not be admitted to the examination.
Applicants whose original documents have been damaged or misplaced must apply to the relevant organisations / authorities for replacements or letters of verification.
An applicant is only allowed to enrol concurrently in another programme offered by NUS or another University only if granted approval from the Vice Dean of Faculty and the Head of Department. The Degree Programme refers to any programme (including examination-only programmes) which leads to NUS Degree conferment.
Successful applicants will be notified via email to accept the placement and make the Examination/Programme fee payment via the application portal. Placement will be confirmed only after payment receipt. The Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS) is not obliged to provide any reasons for unsuccessful applications.
Candidates who passed the examination will be scheduled for the following year’s Commencement Ceremony.
| Description | Fee (SGD) |
| Application Fee* | 98.10 |
| Examination/Programme Fee | 7,942.80 |
| Payment Mode | PayNow / Credit Card |
Notes:
- All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars, including the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate unless stated otherwise.
- *The Application fee is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of application.
- All successful payments will receive a Tax Invoice (also known as the receipt) via a system-generated email.
- Successful applicants will be notified via email to accept placement. Placement will be confirmed only after a successful payment transaction.
- DGMS reserves all rights to review and adjust fees as necessary and accordingly without prior notice.
- All withdrawal and refund requests will be subject to 10% administrative charges capped at SGD500.00. To submit your request, please use this form.
- All requests must be submitted within 14 calendar days from the last day of Examination end date or before the programme commencement date, where applicable.
- Supporting documents must be submitted via email in all cases after submission of the online request.
- The Division will generally consider providing refunds to candidates under the following circumstances:
- Medical – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical certificate.
- Pregnancy – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical report.
- Involvement in an accident, e.g. victim of crime, accident or disaster – Refund request must be supported by evidence such as a medical report and/or police report.
- Compassionate grounds - Bereavement in the immediate family refers to the loss of parent(s), grandparent, sibling, spouse, or child and must be supported by relevant documents such as a death certificate, proof of the relationship, etc.
- Requests for refund under the following reasons will not be considered:
- Lack of preparedness or readiness for the Examination/Programme for which the candidate/student has enrolled.
- Failure to arrange time away from work.
- Inability to secure a visa or other travel documents required to attend the Examination/Programme.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Sarah SIM (Ms) | Catherine LEE (Ms)
Tel: (65) 6601 1499 | 6601 7860
Email:Â gsmscy@nus.edu.sg |Â catherine.lee@nus.edu.sg
Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) Part B Course
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Placement allocation will be based on a first-come-first-served basis. Priority will be given to applicants who apply for both Lectures and mock OSCE. Acknowledgement of application receipt does not guarantee a placement.
COURSE DATES
Lectures (in-person)
Monday, 19 January to Tuesday, 20 January 2026,
Thursday, 22 January 2026,
Saturday, 24 January 2026 and
Monday, 26 January to Thursday, 29 January 2026
Mock Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Sunday, 15 March 2026,
Monday, 16 March 2026 and
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
APPLICATION PERIOD
Monday, 17 November 2025 to Monday, 8 December 2025
The course aims to prepare Anaesthesiology residents for the Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) Part B Examination. It comprises:
- 8 days of lectures with mock short answers questions (SAQ) assessment
- interactive lectures and a mock SAQ assessment via Examplify, a digital examination software
- 3 days of mock OSCE
- conducted under exam timed conditions where course participants will experience several clinical stations similar to the exam and receive feedback at the end of each station.
Applicants are required to submit an online application via DGMSÂ Online System for Course Applications (OSCA) by the closing date as stipulated above. A completed application would have fulfilled the following:
- All required fields are accurately filled, and all supporting documents are uploaded into the system.
- The non-refundable application fee payment is successful and supported by Tax Invoice (also known as the receipt), which is downloadable from the system.
The following documents must be uploaded in OSCA by the closing date:
- Recent passport-sized photograph (image in jpeg format has to be 400 x 514 pixels).
- A certified true copy/scanned coloured copy of the following (Official English translations will be required for stamps or certificates that are not in English):
- Identification documents:
- NRIC: for locals / Permanent Residents (both front and back view)
- Employment Pass and Passport: for foreigners residing in Singapore
- Recognised basic medical degree
- Identification documents:
Photocopies of certificates and/or official translations (in English)#Â including any other official supporting documents will be accepted only if they have been prepared and/or authenticated by one of the following:
- Issuing University of Medical School;
- Medical Council of which you are registered and licensed to practice;
- Ministry of Health, Singapore;
- Notary public or Justice of the Peace;
- Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS) - For authentication by DGMS office, original certificates and documents must be produced.
# Applicants must submit an authenticated translation if their official supporting documents are not in English. A fresh ink stamp must be used to authenticate the copy or translation of the primary medical qualification.
Applicants who fail to present their original documents for verification without acceptable reasons will not be admitted to the examination.
Applicants whose original documents have been damaged or misplaced must apply to the relevant organisations / authorities for replacements or letters of verification.
An applicant is only allowed to enrol concurrently in another programme offered by NUS or another University only if granted approval from the Vice Dean of Faculty and the Head of Department. The Degree Programme refers to any programme (including examination-only programmes) which leads to NUS Degree conferment.
Successful applicants will be notified via email to accept the placement and make the Examination/Programme fee payment via the application portal. Placement will be confirmed only after payment receipt. The Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS) is not obliged to provide any reasons for unsuccessful applications.
| Description | Fee (SGD) |
| Application Fee* | 98.10 |
| Option 1: Lectures | 2,651.90 |
| Option 2: Mock OSCE | 3,321.90 |
| Option 3: Lectures and mock OSCE | 5,973.80 |
| Payment Mode | PayNow / Credit Card |
Notes:
- All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars, including the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate unless stated otherwise.
- *The Application fee is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of application.
- All successful payments will receive a Tax Invoice (also known as the receipt) via a system-generated email.
- Successful applicants will be notified via email to accept placement. Placement will be confirmed only after a successful payment transaction.
- DGMS reserves all rights to review and adjust fees as necessary and accordingly without prior notice.
- All withdrawal and refund requests will be subject to 10% administrative charges capped at SGD500.00. To submit your request, please use this form.
- All requests must be submitted within 14 calendar days from the last day of Examination end date or before the programme commencement date, where applicable.
- Supporting documents must be submitted via email in all cases after submission of the online request.
- The Division will generally consider providing refunds to candidates under the following circumstances:
- Medical – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical certificate.
- Pregnancy – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical report.
- Involvement in an accident, e.g. victim of crime, accident or disaster – Refund request must be supported by evidence such as a medical report and/or police report.
- Compassionate grounds - Bereavement in the immediate family refers to the loss of parent(s), grandparent, sibling, spouse, or child and must be supported by relevant documents such as a death certificate, proof of the relationship, etc.
- Requests for refund under the following reasons will not be considered:
- Lack of preparedness or readiness for the Examination/Programme for which the candidate/student has enrolled.
- Failure to arrange time away from work.
- Inability to secure a visa or other travel documents required to attend the Examination/Programme.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Catherine LEE (Ms) | HENG Shok Yee (Ms)
Tel: (65) 6601 7860 | (65) 6516 6542
Email: c.leekj@nus.edu.sg |Â shokyee@nus.edu.sg
