Functions of SAB
The Specialists Accreditation Board (SAB) determines the qualifications, experience and other conditions; as well as the training programmes which are to be recognised for registration as specialists under the Medical Registration Act.
Last updated 1 November 2025
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Functions of the Board
The functions of the Specialists Accreditation Board as listed in the Medical Registration Act are:
To determine the qualifications, experience and other conditions for accreditation and registration as specialists under the Medical Registration Act.
To define specialities in medicine for the purpose of maintaining and keeping the Register of Specialists.
To determine the training programmes to be recognised for persons who intend to qualify for registration as specialists under the Medical Registration Act.
To grant to persons who have the qualifications or experience and who meet the conditions for registration as specialists under the Medical Registration Act Certificates of Specialist Accreditation.
To recommend to the Singapore Medical Council programmes for the continuing medical education of persons who are registered as specialists under the Medical Registration Act.
To advise the Singapore Medical Council on matters affecting or connected with the registration of specialists under the Medical Registration Act.
Through these statutory functions, the Specialists Accreditation Board is responsible to the Ministry of Health for the overall performance of the specialist training system.
Board members
Chairman
Prof Kenneth Mak Seck Wai
Secretary
Dr Marc Ho
Members
Prof Chee Yam Cheng
Dr Wong Chiang Yin
A/Prof Clement Tan Woon Teck
A/Prof Tan Hak Khoon
Dr Llewellyn Lee Kuan Ming
A/Prof Malcolm Mahadevan
A/Prof Tan Kok Yang
Prof Lee Eng Hin
A/Prof Lau Tang Ching
A/Prof Tham Kum Ying
A/Prof Chan Choong Meng
Adj Asst Prof Endean Tan Zie Hean
Prof Yap Hui Kim
A/Prof Tan Lay Kok
Dr Yeo Chin Pin
Dr Sally Ho Chih Wei
Dr Lee Tze Wee