National Outstanding Clinician Mentor Award
Associate Professor Daniel Goh
Senior Consultant, Department of Paediatrics,
Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital (NUH)
Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics,
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS)
“For his immense dedication, passion and unwavering commitment to patient
care and nurturing successive generations of paediatricians”
Associate Professor Daniel Goh is a dedicated academic clinician and a visionary
leader who has contributed significantly to the field of paediatrics locally, regionally
and internationally. He has been a champion for better healthcare for children, and a
passionate advocate in mentoring generations of paediatricians for close to 30 years.
A well-respected paediatric pulmonologist in the Asia Pacific region, A/Prof Goh plays
a pivotal role in pushing the frontiers in the practice of paediatrics and paediatric
pulmonary medicine. He pioneered Singapore’s first comprehensive paediatric sleep
service and dedicated paediatric fiberoptic bronchoscopy service and was
instrumental in developing the paediatric intensive care unit within National University
Hospital (NUH). These services have gone on to support many major tertiary clinical
programmes including the paediatric liver, kidney and bone marrow transplant
programmes, as well as the complex congenital heart programmes in NUH. A/Prof
Goh introduced new modalities of therapy and programmes such as the expanded use
of non-invasive assisted ventilation, home ventilation and home-care programmes
which have changed the outcomes and lives of many children and their families living
with complex chronic diseases.
In his role as Head of Department of Paediatrics at the Yong Loo Lin School of
Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS) and Khoo Teck Puat – National
University Children’s Medical Institute (KTP-NUCMI), NUH from 2007 to 2017, A/Prof
Goh nurtured many successful academic paediatricians in their research endeavours
with his supportive policies, strategic planning and mentorship. Under his leadership,
KTP-NUCMI incorporated the then novel concept of child-friendly and family-centred
care into the new paediatric services and facilities in NUH, enhancing patient
experience and outcomes.
A/Prof Goh has been actively involved in imparting his knowledge and skills to medical,
dental and nursing students, and is an examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes, both locally and overseas. He has also mentored numerous international
fellows in paediatric pulmonology and sleep, many of whom are leaders in the field
today.
As the longest serving President of the Singapore Paediatric Society from 2003 to
2011, A/Prof Goh spearheaded and streamlined continuing medical education and
updates for the paediatric fraternity and developed closely-knit relationships with
regional and international organisations.
A firm believer in the collaborative search for knowledge to better care for patients,
A/Prof Goh has held several appointments that allowed him to shape the training of
paediatricians in the Asia Pacific region. These include President of the ASEAN, Paediatric Federation (2011- 2014), Chairperson of the Asia Pacific Paediatric Sleep
Alliance (since 2006), Advisory Board Member of the Asia Pacific Paediatric
Association (APPA) (2005 - 2009) and member of the Standing Committee of the
APPA (since 2017).
Beyond clinical care and mentoring, A/Prof Goh is a prolific researcher who has
published more than 120 high-impact journals and publications. A thought leader in
his field, he is a key contributor to numerous industry collaboration and research
projects and serves on the editorial board as a reviewer for many regional and
international journals. A/Prof Goh is also regularly invited to speak at regional and
international conferences.
Throughout his career, A/Prof Goh has received countless nominations and awards
for excellence in his field of expertise and dedication in mentoring the next generation
of healthcare professionals. He was a recipient of the NUHS-Mochtar Riady Pinnacle
Awards for Excellence, National Day Award – Public Administration Medal (Bronze)
and Outstanding Asian Paediatrician Award by the Asia Pacific Paediatric Association.
A/Prof Goh has also received numerous teaching awards at NUS, including the
Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, Special Recognition Award for being the role
model to the NUS Medicine Graduating Class and Great Teacher Award.
For his immense dedication, passion, unwavering commitment to patient care and
nurturing successive generations of paediatricians, A/Prof Daniel Goh is awarded the
National Outstanding Clinician Mentor Award 2022.
Read more about A/Prof Daniel Goh here.