Medical Ethics, Professionalism & Health Law Courses


AST Ethics Course

Fees are increasing from April 2027.

2026 sessions and January 2027 are priced as shown below. From April 2027 onward, course fee rises to $926.50 (incl. 9% GST). 

Course Schedule

24 – 26 September 2026 Full
Registration closed · $763 (incl. 9% GST)
26 – 28 November 2026 Full
Registration closed · $763 (incl. 9% GST)
21 – 23 January 2027 Open
08 – 10 April 2027 New fee: $926.50
Fee increase begins from this intake onward
15 – 17 July 2027
$926.50 (incl. 9% GST)
16 – 18 September 2027
$926.50 (incl. 9% GST)
11 – 13 November 2027
$926.50 (incl. 9% GST)
Need the course urgently? Email astethics@sma.org.sg

Purpose

This course is mandatory for doctors completing specialist training for the next stage of their professional growth as consultants — leading clinical teams with independent medical and ethical decision‑making, and taking on leadership in professional governance, clinical governance, and medical education.

Objectives

  • Build awareness of professionalism, ethics and legal issues in medical practice in Singapore.
  • Acquire skills in ethical analysis and resolution of professionalism and clinical ethics issues.
  • Appreciate professional accountability and respond appropriately to the legal/professional duties and responsibilities.
  • Acquire decision‑making skills for informed consent and end‑of‑life issues.
  • Review core doctor‑patient communication skills.
  • Acquire a framework for personal professional development.

Billing

MOHH employee

Select "Bill to Company" and indicate "MOHH" only.

Other organisation

Select "Bill to Company" and provide your organisation's details.

Self-paying

Complete payment under "Self Payment" in the registration form.

Good to Know

  • Attending closer to your exit date is recommended — read all details before registering.
  • Incomplete registrations, or those submitted too far ahead of your exit date, may be rejected. Priority goes to those exiting soon.
  • All food served is No Pork, No Lard. Indicate halal or vegetarian needs on the registration form.
  • SMA assures all registrants that data confidentiality is safeguarded.

Course Schedule:
08 Apr 2027 - 10 Apr 2027
15 Jul 2027 - 17 Jul 2027
16 Sep 2027 - 18 Sep 2027
11 Nov 2027 - 13 Nov 2027

Time:

8:00am-5:30pm (Thu, Fri), 8am-12.30pm (Sat)


Venue

Devan Nair Institute, Jurong East


Course Fees:

SMA Member S$926.50

Non Member S$926.50