Supporting student-led initiatives
On 22 April 2019, SMA supported the workshop "Called to See Patients" by providing refreshments for participants. The workshop was organised by Dr Ivan Low, who was the past president of the 68th National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine's Medical Society, and his peers. It was conceived shortly after they received requests from their M5 juniors for essential tips on how to approach and manage important situations as house officers (HOs).
SMA, through the SMA Doctors in Training (DIT) Committee, actively supports student-led initiatives that promote education and collegiality. Interested parties with good ideas may approach the SMA DIT Committee at dit@sma.org.sg for assistance and support.
Connecting with local medical graduates
On 22 April 2019, SMA 1st Vice President Dr Tan Yia Swam spoke to HOs posted to Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH). She shared with them her personal journey of being on the editorial board of SMA News and later on, the SMA Council, emphasising the benefits that members would gain from an open feedback channel and avenue for practice resources. In addition, Dr Tan also mentioned that the SMA Council's advocacy work in light of the recent medico-legal cases can only continue with the strong support of our membership.
On 31 May 2019, SMA Honorary Secretary Dr Lim Kheng Choon addressed graduating students from Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS). Like Dr Tan, Dr Lim shared about his personal journey as part of the pioneer batch of Duke-NUS and the important role SMA plays in advocating for doctors and patients. SMA's advocacy efforts in the recent medico-legal cases regarding consent taking and communication of confidential medical information were also highlighted.
SMA thanks TTSH, MOH Holdings and Duke-NUS for the opportunity to address their HOs and graduates to showcase our work.