Medicine and More: NUS Medicine Open House 2025
Published: 11 Mar 2025
Our Student Ambassadors and faculty members who facilitated NUS Medicine’s Open House booth.
On 8 March 2025, NUS Medicine hosted its highly anticipated Open House, giving prospective students the opportunity to explore its programmes and hear firsthand about the School from current students and faculty.
With focus on NUS Medicine’s MBBS programme, Open House 2025 showcased its progressive curriculum that integrates hands-on clinical training, research opportunities, and emphasis on global health. Throughout the event, students and faculty offered valuable insights and were ready to answer any questions from prospective students.
The booth was run by our Student Ambassadors and faculty members, featuring two Clinical Simulations along with a VR station.
Sessions that saw a full house were our talk segments at 11 am and 3 pm, where attendees gained valuable insights from current students Sonia Sheri and Lin Peiyan, alumnus Dr Tseng Fan Shuen, and faculty member A/Prof Suresh Pillai. They shared experiences on campus life, the curriculum and opportunities that are offered at NUS Medicine. A/Prof Pillai also provided valuable guidance on applications and portfolio building, while keeping attendees engaged and informed.
A/Prof Suresh Pillai sharing a comprehensive breakdown of the curriculum and programmes offered.
A group of current students volunteered to be Student Ambassadors where they could guide and welcome prospective students at the booth.
One of the two Clinical Simulations offered allowed attendees to practise locating the arterial line for drawing blood.
An attendee administering a breathing pump, guided by our Student Ambassador.
Attendees could also get their hands on NUS Medicine’s VR Human Anatomy, a learning tool utilised by current students.
Highlights of the Open House:
- Inspiring Talks and Insights
A comprehensive breakdown and in-depth details were shared about student life, the curriculum, and the programmes offered at NUS Medicine.
- Hands-On Clinical Simulations
Prospective students had the chance to practice medical procedures such as setting an arterial line to draw blood and administering a breathing tube.
- VR Anatomy Experience
Prospective students explored the human anatomy via NUS Medicine’s VR anatomy learning modules.
- Personalised Q&As with Students and Faculty
Students and faculty were available throughout the event, ready to answer any questions and provide firsthand insights into life at NUS Medicine.
The NUS Medicine Open House 2025 continues to be an invaluable experience for prospective students who are keen to embark on their journey in healthcare and medicine.
To learn more about NUS Medicine’s MBBS programme, visit here.
