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Last updated 24 April 2025

Singapore has collaborated with the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education International (ACGME-I) to establish Residency Programmes for a number of specialties since 2010. Some residency or specialist training continue be accredited locally by the Joint Committee on Specialist Training (JCST).

Becoming a Specialist

Find information on the process, requirements, and steps to become a registered medical specialist in Singapore.

General information on training programmes

Find information on Singapore's nationally standardised residency programmes, including structure, duration, and enrollment criteria for various medical specialties.

Graduate Medical Education in Singapore

Learn about the evolution of Singapore's Graduate Medical Education system, including the transition from the UK-based apprenticeship model to the current residency framework.

List of recognised specialties

In Singapore, SAB recognises a total of 35 specialties and 10 subspecialties. Please refer to the links below for the local residency training requirements.