Issue 54
Jul 2025
MINISTERIAL MESSAGE
A Singaporean Medical School for the 21st Century
SPECIAL FEATURE
A Glimpse into the Past – Medicine in Singapore (Part 3)
The modest, little medical school that was founded to serve the local colonial population’s most basic healthcare needs at the turn of the 20th Century has grown from strength to strength to become one of the top 20 medical institutions of learning in the world in the 21st Century.
IN VIVO
Celebrating 120 Years of Medical Education
The Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) marks its 120th anniversary on 3 July 2025, standing tall as a beacon of excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare innovation. Since its founding in 1905, NUS Medicine has been instrumental in shaping Singapore’s healthcare system, producing generations of skilled and compassionate doctors who address the nation’s evolving health challenges. Over the decades, the School has earned a global reputation for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and community service, solidifying its position as a leader in medical education and research.
