Family Medicine

Examination Date

Saturday, 04 May 2024

Important Notice:

  • As large numbers of candidates are expected, all candidates are advised to keep their availability for the entire day.

Application Period

Monday, 15 January 2024 – Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Examination Details

Fees 
Description  Fee (SGD) 
Application fee  76.30*
Examination fee  1,763.70

 Notes: 

  • Payment mode: VISA, Mastercard, Amex or PayNow (preferred)
  • Fees are inclusive of the prevailing GST and are subject to changes with prior notice.
  • *Application fee is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of application.
  • Successful applicants will be notified via email to accept placement and pay Examination fee. Placement will be confirmed only after successful payment transaction.

 

Eligibility Criteria 

The following groups of applicants will be eligible for the FM AKT:

  • In-training Year 2 GDFM trainees
  • GDFM trainees who have completed their training
  • Trainees undergoing Year 2 of GDFM refresher course before re-entry into MMed FM College Programme
  • In-training Year 2 and 3 FM residents
  • Residents who have completed their training
  • In-training Year 1 and 2 MMed FM College Programme trainees
  • MMed FM College Programme trainees who have completed their training

All candidates must at least be in their Year 2 training or equivalent training at the time of the examination application. Verification of fulfilment of training requirements will be provided by the respective Sponsoring Institutions. Candidates who exit their training programme before completion of training and before the FM AKT will not be allowed to sit the FM AKT.

 

Examination Format 

180 Single-Best Answer Multiple Choice Questions – 2 Papers (90 MCQs per paper, 2 hours per paper)

The examination will be administered via Examplify, a digital examination software. You are required to bring your own LAPTOP or IPAD and CHARGER to the examination. Please click here for the minimum system requirement for Examplify.

 

Candidates’ briefing on Examplify 

NUS Centre for Instructional Technology (CIT) has scheduled common briefings for all NUS students on Examplify. Candidates are strongly advised to attend one of the briefing sessions if they are new or have/had problems with Examplify. Details on the common briefings that have been scheduled may be found on NUS CIT’s website here.

If you have further computer-related questions, please contact NUS CIT at citbox25@nus.edu.sg.

 

Application 

Please submit your application online via Online System for Course Applications (OSCA) by the closing date as stipulated above. A complete application would have fulfilled the following: 

  1. all required fields are accurately filled and all supporting documents duly uploaded into the system
  2. the non-refundable SGD76.30 payment is made successfully supported by a Tax Invoice (also known as the receipt) which is downloadable from the system

A successfully completed online application does not indicate a successful placement or admission into the exam. All applications and fees must be submitted by the closing date as stipulated above. Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained. Hardcopy and email applications will be not accepted.

The following documents must be uploaded in OSCA by the closing date:

Applicant who submits all the below supporting documents will not be required to submit again when applying to sit for the GDFM OSCE in the same year.

  • 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) 
    • Passport : for foreigners (not residing in Singapore)
  • Recognised basic medical degree
  • Valid Practising certificate from SMC**
  • Valid BCLS certificate**

**Not a prerequisite for the FM AKT. If your BCLS certificate/Practising certificate is expiring/has expired, you are required to submit a valid BCLS certificate/Practising certificate when applying for the GDFM and MMed FM Part 2 Examinations.

Photocopies of certificates and/or official translations (in English)^ 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 or Medical School
  • Medical Council of which you are registered and licensed to practice
  • Government Ministries of Health
  • 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 organizations / authorities for replacements or letters of verification at own cost.

DGMS is not obliged to provide reasons for unsuccessful applications. Other respective rules/regulations of DGMS apply.

 

Withdrawal Policy 

Examination candidates must contact the respective Officer-in-Charge (OIC) as soon as they know that they are unable to attend  the examination enrolled. Request to withdraw from the Examination must be made in writing. Emails are acceptable.

Candidates who notify the Division that they are unable to attend the Examination on or after the Examination dates must request for a refund within 14 calendar days from the last day of the Examination and provide supporting evidence where applicable. The Division will generally consider providing refunds to candidates based on the following circumstances:

  1. Illness - Request for refund must be accompanied by a medical certificate.
  2. Pregnancy – Request for refund must be accompanied by medical report.
  3. Involvement in an accident e.g. victim of crime, accident or disaster – request must be supported by evidence such as medical report and/or police report.
  4. Bereavement in the immediate family – this normally refers to the loss of parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse or child.

Supporting evidence must be presented in all cases.

All refund granted will be subject to 10% administrative charges capped at $500.00.

Requests for refund under the following reasons will not be entertained:

  1. Lack of preparedness or readiness for the exam for which the candidate has enrolled
  2. Failure to arrange time away from work
  3. Inability to secure a visa or other travel documents required to attend the exam

This announcement is only for the FM AKT. If you have any enquiries regarding your training and eligibility to sit this examination, please contact your training provider directly.

 

For further inquiries, please contact:
Alisa LIM (Ms) / Jocelyn TEO (Ms)
Tel: (65) 6516 4261 / 6601 3734
Email: alisalim@nus.edu.sg / jocelyn@nus.edu.sg

Notice

  • All candidates are advised to keep their availability for the entire day on all examination days.

Examination Dates

  • Logbook-based VIVA: Saturday, 12 October 2024 (AM)
  • Slides-based Short Answer Questions[1]: Saturday, 12 October 2024 (PM)
  • Clinical Exam Day 1: Friday, 1 November 2024
  • Clinical Exam Day 2: Saturday, 2 November 2024
  • Clinical Exam Day 3: Saturday, 9 November 2024

[1] The Slides-based Short Answer Questions will be administered via Examplify, a digital examination software, and you are required to bring your own LAPTOP and CHARGER to the examination.

Application Period

Friday, 12 July 2024 – Monday, 22 July 2024

Candidates’ briefing on Examplify

You may refer to the link here for the candidates’ briefing on Examplify.

Please click here for the minimum system requirement for the Examplify software.

All candidates are strongly encouraged to attend the briefing on Examplify. If you have further computer-related problems, please contact NUS Centre for Instructional Technology (CIT) at citbox25@nus.edu.sg.

Debrief Session for unsuccessful Candidates (if any)

To be confirmed

Examination Details

Fees
Description Fee (SGD)
Application Fee* 76.30
Examination Fee 5763.70

Notes:

  • Payment mode: PayNow (preferred), VISA, Mastercard or Amex.
  • All fees are inclusive of the prevailing GST and subject to changes without prior notice.
  • *Application Fee is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of application.
  • Successful applicants will be notified via email to accept placement and pay Examination fee. Placement will only be confirmed after successful payment receipt.
Eligibility Criteria

All applicants applying for the examination MUST have:

  1. SMC Practising Certificate (valid throughout the examination)
  2. Undergone and satisfied the training and posting requirements of the programs offered by the respective training providers
  3. Valid End-of-Training Letter issued by NHG, NUHS, SHS or CFPS (for Master of Medicine (MMed) College Programme)
  4. Audit Project endorsed by Program Director and supervisors
  5. BCLS certificate (valid throughout the examination)
Eligibility Criteria for Sitting the FM Examination (Part 2)
  1. For CFPS MMed Trainees - No more than three (3) years (36 months) after completion of training programme, as stated in the end-of-training letter
  2. For Residents – within candidature period, which includes the completion of both training and passing the requisite examinations
Application

Please submit your application online via Graduate Admission System (GDA2) by the closing date as stipulated above. A step-by-step guide for the online application can be found here. A complete application would have fulfilled the following:

  1. all required fields are accurately filled, and all supporting documents are uploaded into the system
  2. a unique 10-digit application number is auto-generated by the system (we recommend that you jot down the number for reference)
  3. the non-refundable SGD76.30 payment is made successfully supported by a Tax Invoice (also known as the receipt) which is downloadable from the system

A completed online application does not indicate a successful placement or admission into the examination. All applications and fees must be submitted by the closing date as stipulated above. Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained. Hardcopy and email applications will not be accepted.

The following documents must be uploaded in GDA2 by the closing date:

  1. SMC Practicing Certificate (valid throughout the examination)
  2. BCLS certificate[2] – both front and back view (valid throughout the examination)
  3. End-of-Training letter / Exit certification form duly endorsed
  4. Audit Project Assessment Form duly endorsed

Submission of Practice Diary (20 case write-ups)[3]

  • All applicants are required to submit 2 bound copies, a soft copy (in PDF format) and Veracity declaration form[4] by 7 August 2024, 1400hrs.
Submission of 2 bound copies to DGMS Office Soft copy (in PDF format) and completed Veracity declaration form.
Strictly on the following dates:

 

Option 1:

Date: 6 August 2024 (Tuesday)

Time: 1200hrs to 1700hrs only

 

Option 2:

Date: 7 August 2024 (Wednesday)

Time: 0900hrs to 1400hrs only

Email to kaikwong@nus.edu.sg / jocelyn@nus.edu.sg by 7 August 2024 (Wednesday), 1400hrs

 Photocopies of certificates and/or official translations (in English)^ 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 or Medical School
  • Medical Council of which you are registered and licensed to practice
  • Government Ministries of Health
  • 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 organizations / authorities for replacements or letters of verification at own cost.

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. DGMS is not obliged to provide reasons for unsuccessful applications. Other respective rules/regulations of DGMS apply.

Withdrawal Policy

Examination candidates must contact the respective Officer-in-Charge (OIC) as soon as they know that they are unable to attend the examination enrolled. Request to withdraw from the examination must be made in writing. Emails are acceptable.

Candidates who notify the Division that they are unable to attend the examination on or after the examination dates may request for a refund within 14 calendar days from the last day of the examination and provide the supporting evidence where applicable. The Division will generally consider providing refunds to candidates under the following circumstances:

  1. Illness – Refund request must accompanied by a medical certificate.
  2. Pregnancy – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical report.
  3. Involvement in an accident e.g. victim of crime, accident or disaster – Refund request must be supported by evidence such as medical report and/or police report.
  4. Bereavement in the immediate family – This normally refers to the loss of parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse or child.

Supporting evidence must be presented in all cases.

All refunds granted will be subject to 10% administrative charges capped at SGD500.00.

Requests for refund under the following reasons will not be entertained:

  1. Lack of preparedness or readiness for the examination for which the candidate has enrolled.
  2. Failure to arrange time away from work.
  3. Inability to secure a visa or other travel documents required to attend the examination.

 

[2] Applicants who are pending a valid practicing certificate or BCLS certificate should still submit their application and supplement the valid document(s) via email at a later date stipulated by the administration officers.

[3] Late or incomplete submission will NOT be accepted.

[4] Veracity declaration form will be emailed to all applicants after the application period

 

For further inquiries, please contact:
Yip Kai Kwong (Mr) / Jocelyn Teo (Ms)
Tel: (65) 6516 1972 / (65) 6601 3734
Email: kaikwong@nus.edu.sg / jocelyn@nus.edu.sg

Course Dates*

Online

Briefing on Examination Format and Consultation Video Discussion
Wednesday, 31 January 2024 (evening)

Onsite at NUS

Lectures, Mock Slides Session and The VIVA Station: Finer Points
17 July and 18 July 2024

Exam Preparation of Consultation Hotseats (EPOCH)
Session 1: either 1 February or 27 February or 2 May or 13 May 2024
Session 2: either 31 July or 1 August 2024

*Subject to changes

Application Period

Tuesday, 2 January 2024 – Friday, 12 January 2024

Course Details

Fees
Description Fee (SGD) Fee (SGD)

(For applicants who applied for MOH MMed (FM) College Programme Subsidy))

Application Fee** 76.30 76.30
Course Fee 2,100.00 1050.00

Notes:

  • Payment mode: PayNow (preferred), VISA, Mastercard or Amex.
  • Fees are inclusive of prevailing GST and are subject to changes without prior notice.
  • **Application fee is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of application.
  • Successful applicants will be notified via email to accept placement and pay the course fee. Placement will be confirmed only after successful payment receipt.
Description

This course aims to prepare doctors for the Master of Medicine (Family Medicine) Examination, by exposing course participants to a focused training in a primary care setting, including care for the child, the adolescent, adult patients, and the elderly.

This course^ comprises interactive lectures as well as practical sessions involving X-rays interpretations, ECGs readings, consultation case discussions, and clinical slides session using Examplify.

^Topics/Format/Timetable are subjected to changes due to availabilities of lecturers and tutors.

CME Points/Attendance

CME points will be awarded to successfully enrolled students who attend the MMed (FM) course sessions. A digital certificate of attendance and badge^^ will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate.

^^Note: All course participants will be receiving digital badges and e-certificates upon successful completion of preparatory and short courses organised by DGMS. Digital badges serve as a form of credential which indicates accomplishment or skill that can be displayed and verified online.

Application

Applicants are required to create an account and submit your application online via Online System for Course Applications (OSCA) by the closing date as stipulated above. A complete application would have fulfilled the following:

  1. all required fields are accurately filled and all supporting documents duly uploaded into the system, and
  2. the non-refundable SGD76.30 payment is successful and supported by a Tax Invoice (also known as the receipt) which is downloadable from the system

A successfully completed online application does not indicate a successful placement or admission into the course. All applications and fees must be submitted by the closing date as stipulated above. Late or incomplete applications will NOT be entertained. Hardcopy and email applications will NOT be accepted.

Priority is given to all Year 3 residents/ Year 2 CFPS MMed trainees attending the course for the FIRST-TIME, followed by returning applicants on a FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE basis.

The following documents must be submitted together with your application:

  • Recent passport-sized photograph (image has to be 400 x 514 pixels)
  • Certified true copy / scanned coloured copy of following documents (Official English translations will be required for stamps or certificates sent that are not in English)
    • Recognised basic medical degree
    • Identification documents:
      • NRIC : for locals / Permanent Residents
      • Employment Pass and Passport : for foreigners (residing in Singapore)
      • Passport: for foreigners (not residing in Singapore)

DGMS is not obliged to give any reasons for unsuccessful applications. Other respective rules / regulations of DGMS will apply.

Withdrawal Policy

Course participants must contact the respective Officer-in-Charge (OIC) as soon as they know that they are unable to attend the course enrolled. Request to withdraw from the Course must be made in writing. Emails are acceptable.

Participants who notify the Division that they are unable to attend the course on or after the course dates must request for a refund within 14 calendar days from the last day of the course and provide the supporting evidence where applicable. The Division will generally consider providing refunds to participants under the following circumstances:

  1. Illness – Refund request must accompanied by a medical certificate.
  2. Pregnancy – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical report.
  3. Involvement in an accident e.g. victim of crime, accident or disaster – Refund request must be supported by evidence such as medical report and/or police report.
  4. Bereavement in the immediate family – This normally refers to the loss of parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse or child and must be supported by relevant documents such as a death certificate, proof of the relationship, etc.

Supporting evidence must be presented in all cases.

All refunds granted will be subject to 10% administrative charges capped at SGD500.00.

Requests for refund under the following reasons will not be entertained:

  1. Lack of preparedness or readiness for the course for which the participant has enrolled.
  2. Failure to arrange time away from work.
  3. Inability to secure a visa or other travel documents required to attend the course.

 

For further inquiries, please contact:
Jocelyn TEO (Ms) / YIP Kai Kwong (Mr)
Tel: (65) 6601 3734 / 6516 1972
Email: jocelyn@nus.edu.sg / kaikwong@nus.edu.sg