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December 2025

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IN THIS ISSUE

The recognition of family medicine as the 36th specialty in Singapore is a testament to and affirmation of primary care practitioners’ devotion to caring for the community. In celebration of this, we invite primary care practitioners from both public and private sectors to share their hopes and wishes for the specialty.

Editorial

The Editors’ Musings

Tina Tan, Chie Zhi Ying

Feature

Thoughts and Wishes for the Family Medicine Journey


President’s Forum

Family Medicine Receives Due Recognition

Ng Chee Kwan

Council News

Highlights from the Honorary Secretary

Benny Loo Kai Guo

SMA Charity Fund

Illuminating Connections: SMACF Bursary Recipients’ Engagement Event 2025

Sharmilah Banu

Opinion

Family Medicine as a Specialty: A Milestone for Primary Care

Wong Tien Hua

A Milestone for Family Medicine: Strengthening Care for Patients

Karen Ng

Event

An Exclusive Evening with Audi

Joanne Ng

Pathways of Life

Benjamin Ong

Succession Planning for Doctors – Planning for the Unexpected

Joanne Ng

Reflections

Finding Wholeness in the Human Condition

Daniel Fung

Eulogy

In Memory of Dr Teo Seng Hock: A Life of Quiet Leadership and Unwavering Dedication

Giles Tan Ming Yee

Letter

Sleying the Reed

Christic Moral, Wildon Tan

Announcement

Announcement

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