The National Outstanding Clinician Educator Award recognises individuals with at least 15 years of service in public or private healthcare establishments. They are well-respected clinicans who have contributed substantially to the postgraduate education of clinicians and/or clinician scientists.
Clinical Associate Professor Gerald Chua
Associate Professor Gerald Chua has taught numerous cohorts of medical students and doctors in training in internal medicine, respiratory medicine and intensive care medicine – since the start of his career, when he graduated in 1994 from NUS Medicine and attained membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) in 1999.
Starting in 2000 as a registrar in National University Hospital (NUH), he pioneered – together with his consultants – the use of medical simulation to teach Crisis Resource Management to multi-professional clinical teams. Over the years, these workshops have been honed and expanded regionally to healthcare professionals and trainers in Malaysia, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka and China.
In his roles as Residency Associate Designated Institutional Official of National University Health System, Associate Dean and Education Director of Alexandra Hospital (AH), Vice Chairman Medical Board, Clinical Education and as Chairman, Medical Board of Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH), he oversaw the establishment and expansion of undergraduate and postgraduate medical training in AH, NTFGH and Jurong Community Hospital from 2010 to 2024.
For doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in JurongHealth Campus, he envisioned and implemented training programmes in high-stakes clinical interactions – in partnership with EffectiveArts (USA), and human factors for healthcare professionals – in partnership with MedLed (UK).
Associate Professor Chua was teaching faculty and then Executive Director at the Singapore Medical Association (SMA) Centre for Medical Ethics & Professionalism from 2008 to 2019. Over the span of 12 years, he contributed significantly to the centre’s development and delivery of programmes and workshops on medical professionalism, health laws and clinical ethics. In recognition of these contributions, he received the SMA Merit Award in 2021.
He has been directly involved in ICM training in Singapore since 2009, first as a member then as the chair of the ICM Sub-Specialty Training Committee (SSTC). He was part of the team that oversaw the inception of ICM as an SAB-accredited sub-speciality and then the development from scratch of a local training and assessment framework. Today the ICM SSTC sustains a robust high-quality training pipeline that serves the needs of all public health institutions in Singapore.
Associate Professor Chua has represented the NUS Division of Graduate Medical Studies on the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination Board since 2015. On the board, he ensures the examination’s high standards of quality and relevance to clinical practice for candidates worldwide are upheld.
Associate Professor Chua’s personal and collective contributions to medical education, training and ethics have profoundly impacted healthcare professionals and institutions locally and internationally. We honour his exemplary service and commitment to advancing the field of medicine.
For his visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and exceptional mentorship in internal medicine, respiratory medicine and intensive care medicine, and his pivotal role in the teaching of clinical crisis resource management and high-stakes clinical interactions for healthcare professionals, Associate Professor Gerald Chua is awarded the National Outstanding Clinician Educator Award 2024.
Adjunct Professor Lau Tang Ching
Adjunct Professor Lau Tang Ching has been a dedicated leader and educator in the field of healthcare, particularly in the areas of medical education, continuous education and training, learner wellbeing, quality improvement, patient safety, and technology-enabled healthcare education. Throughout his career, he has held various leadership roles across multiple levels both locally and internationally, demonstrating a commitment to developing strategies to enhance clinical training and patient care.
In the realm of postgraduate and continuous education, Adjunct Professor Lau has played a pivotal role in establishing the Centre for Medical Excellence (CoME) under the National University Health System (NUHS) Academy. CoME focuses on equipping healthcare staff with future-ready skills through educational programmes covering data and digital literacy, quality improvement, behavioural and implementation science, and nurturing junior staff. Notably, he guided the development of the 'Starting on the Right Foot' course to aid junior doctors in transitioning to hospital life.
In the undergraduate domain, Adjunct Professor Lau spearheaded the development of an enhanced Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) curriculum, focusing on producing community-minded and humanistic physicians. Adjunct Professor Lau collaborated with other academic entities to continuously promote interdisciplinary and interprofessional education, leading to the successful implementation of the NUS Common Curriculum for Healthcare Professional Education and the introduction of two new minor programmes, one in Biomedical Informatics and another in Integrated Health, preparing learners for AI-driven digital medicine and interdisciplinary health efforts.
Recognising the role of technology in education, Adjunct Professor Lau advocates for its increased use. He supported the establishment of the Medical Education Technology and Enterprise Committee, promoting technology-enabled learning through virtual reality, augmented reality, and gamification. His leadership facilitated the adoption of online and technology-enabled learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adjunct Professor Lau emphasises a holistic approach to clinician training, incorporating not only knowledge acquisition but also the cultivation of personal and professional values. He advocates for experiential learning and has actively participated in team activities to foster values-based education. His leadership extends to overseeing the NUHS Residency Programme and establishing new education programmes, such as the Medical Education Distinction Track in Residency. Cultivating a community of educators is another facet of Adjunct Professor Lau's work. He actively engages in medical education enhancement efforts, supports faculty development, and fosters collaboration across institutions. His efforts include establishing the NUHS Education Office to strengthen ties and improve pedagogy and curriculum design.
Adjunct Professor Lau's contributions were acknowledged through various awards and recognition on both institutional and national levels. His leadership in clinical practice and education has garnered accolades such as the NUS Teaching Excellence Awards, NUHS Teaching Excellence Award, and Public Healthcare Clinician Special Recognition Award. The NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, under Adjunct Professor Lau's strategic leadership, became the first local medical school to achieve national accreditation by the MOH-appointed external review team in October 2023. This accreditation affirms the quality of medical education at the institution, with the new curriculum being a highlighted strength.
Adjunct Professor Lau's achievements as a rheumatologist stand out, particularly in improving the care of osteoporosis patients through fracture liaison programmes and research. He has actively contributed to clinical practice guidelines, chaired committees, and played a pivotal role in patient advocacy through organisations like the National Arthritis Foundation.
For his multifaceted contributions to healthcare education, continuous learning and patient care, and a comprehensive and impactful career dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare professionals and improving patient outcomes, Adjunct Professor Lau Tang Ching is awarded the National Outstanding Clinician Educator Award 2024.
National Outstanding Clinician Award
The National Outstanding Clinician Award recognises individuals with at least 15 years of service in public or private healthcare establishments, with exceptional contributions to clincial work that advances the safety and quality of patient care. The recipients have successfully introduced effective and/or novel treatment methods resulting in higher quality and standard of healthcare delivery.
Professor Tan Huay Cheem
Senior Consultant and Senior Advisor, National University Heart Centre, Singapore
Professor of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Chairman, Singapore Heart Foundation
The National Outstanding Clinician Scientist Award recognises individuals with at least 15 years of service in public or private healthcare establishments with outstanding contributions to clinical and translational research work relating to their field of specialty. The research work that they do has resulted in novel understanding of diseases with potential positive outcomes on healthcare delivery.
Associate Professor Mahesh Choolani
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Head and Senior Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital
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.
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National Outstanding Clinician Award
The National Outstanding Clinician Award recognises individuals with at least 15 years of service in public or private healthcare establishments. They are recognised as master clinicians in their own fields of specialty who have made exceptional contributions to clinical work in advancing the safety and quality of patient care, including supporting and facilitating research. The recipients have successfully introduced effective and/or novel treatment methods resulting in higher quality and standard of healthcare delivery.
Professor Dale Fisher
Group Chief, Medicine
National University Health System (NUHS)
Senior Consultant, Division of Infectious Diseases
Department of Medicine, National University Hospital (NUH)
Professor, Department of Medicine
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
National University of Singapore (NUS)
The National Outstanding Clinician Award recognises individuals with at least 15 years of service in public or private healthcare establishments. They are recognised as master clinicians in their own fields of specialty who have made exceptional contributions to clinical work in advancing the safety and quality of patient care, including supporting and facilitating research. The recipients have successfully introduced effective and/or novel treatment methods resulting in higher quality and standard of healthcare delivery.
Associate Professor Patrick Tseng Seng Kwong
Senior Consultant, National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore
Associate Professor, NUS Faculty of Dentistry
The National Outstanding Clinician Educator Award recognises individuals with at least 15 years of service in public or private healthcare establishments. They are well-respected clinicans who have contributed substantially to the postgraduate education of clinicians and/or clinician scientists.
Associate Professor Chen Fun Gee
Director, Division of Graduate Medical Studies, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Head, Divison of Critical & Intensive Care, National University Hospital
Senior Consultant, Department of Anaesthesia, National University Hospital
The National Clinical Excellence Team Award recognises teams that have undertaken a clinical quality/practice improvement project that has contributed significantly to bridging the gap between knowledge and practice. Such projects would have a strong research element in improved standard of care, health outcomes, higher efficiency and/or more effective patient-centred services. The teams should demonstrate their achievements through successful implementation of their projects, which are novel, benefited many patients and are above and beyond the institutions' routine responsibility.
Value Driven Outcomes
Associate Professor Keith Lim Hsiu Chin
Group Chief Value Officer, National University Health System
Senior Consultant, Department of Radiation Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore
Associate Professor James Yip Wei Luen
Group Chief Medical Information Officer, National University Health System
Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, Singapore
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Ms Wong Soo Min
Group Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Office Chief-of-Staff, National University Health System
The National Outstanding Clinician Award recognises individuals with at least 15 years of service in public or private healthcare establishments. They are well-respected clinicans who have contributed substantially to the postgraduate education of clinicians and/or clinician scientists.
Professor Arijit Biswas
National University Hospital
NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
The National Outstanding Clinician Scientist Award recognises individuals with at least 15 years of service in public or private healthcare establishments with outstanding contributions to translational and clinical research work relating to their fields of speciality. Their contributions through research work have resulted in novel understanding of diseases with potential positive outcome on healthcare delivery.
Associate Professor Chong Yap Seng
National University Hospital
NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Professor Chng Wee Joo
National University Cancer Institute, Singapore
NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
National University Health System
Mr Wu Tuck Seng
National University Hospital
National University Health System
Nephrology Evaluation, Management and Optimisation (NEMO) Programme
Assistant Professor Loh Ping Tyug
Co-Director, NEMO Programme
Senior Consultant
Division of Nephrology
National University Hospital
National University Health System
Professor A Vathsala
Director, NEMO Programme
Senior Consultant
Division of Nephrology
National University Hospital
National University Health System
Dr Lim Chee Kong
Co-Director, NEMO Programme
Family Physician & Consultant
National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
Ms Ong Shih Hui Samantha
Programme Manager, NEMO Programme
Division of Nephrology
National University Hospital
National University Health System
