Surgery

Subject to satisfying the eligibility criteria, applicants may choose to apply to 1 of the following exam options: 

• Exam Option A: Primary MMed (Surgery)/MHKICBSC Part 1 & 2 Written Exams (both exams to be taken consecutively in 1 exam diet) 
• Exam Option B: Primary MMed (Surgery)/MHKICBSC Part 1 Written Exam 
• Exam Option C: Primary MMed (Surgery)/MHKICBSC Part 2 Written Exam 

1. There are 2 application steps to complete for this exam application. All applicants are required to complete the following:
   1. Apply online via the DGMS Online System for Course Applications (OSCA) by 1 July 2026: 
      1. A completed application does not indicate a successful placement or admission into the examination. 
      2. After submitting the online application, candidates must complete the Declaration on Current Employment.
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   2. Submit the MHKICBSC application form (in hardcopy) with 2 passport-sized photographs by 24 July 2026:
      1. Applicants may refer to the guide to filling up the MHKICBSC application form. 
      2. Applicants are to indicate clearly which exam part(s) they wish to take by ticking the corresponding checkboxes in Section 1. 
      3. Submission of document to DGMS' office may be done either in person or by post:
         • In-person submissions: Schedule an appointment by emailing both Mr Jason Low and Ms Rachel Seow at jasonlow@visitor.nus.edu.sg and rachelseow@visitor.nus.edu.sg .
         • Postal submissions: Ensure that your documents reach the DGMS office by the application deadline; late submissions will not be accepted.
   3. Please refer to the bottom of the page for the address of DGMS Office
      1. In-person submissions to DGMS Office: Please schedule an appointment via email.
      2. Postal submissions: Ensure that your documents reach the DGMS office by the application deadline; late submissions will not be accepted. . 
2. The following documents must be attached to the online submission to DGMS by the closing date: 
   1. Recent passport-sized photograph (image has to be 400 by 514 pixels) 
   2. 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): 
      1. Identification documents: 
         • NRIC for locals / Permanent Residents or Employment Pass and Passport for foreigners (residing in Singapore) 
      2. Recognised basic medical degree 
      3. Valid practising certificate from SMC 
      4. Certificate of Experience as proof of satisfactory completion of PGY1 or Housemanship
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3. 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: 
   1. the issuing University or Medical School; 
   2. Medical Council of which you are registered and licensed to practice; 
   3. Government Ministries of Health; 
   4. a notary public or Justice of the Peace; 
   5. 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. 

Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained. Email applications will not be accepted. 

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.