Singapore Medical Council
A statutory board under the Ministry of Health, SMC maintains the Register of Medical Practitioners and regulates the professional conduct and ethics of registered medical practitioners in Singapore.
List of medical qualifications recognised by SMC
Apply for registration with SMC
All medical practitioners must be registered with SMC and issued a Practising Certificate (PC) before they can practise medicine in Singapore.
For registered doctors
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
CME consists of educational activities that serve to maintain, develop or increase the knowledge, skills and professional performance of a doctor.
Practising Certificate (PC)
Doctors applying for or renewing Practising Certificates (PC) must meet CME requirements and settle any outstanding SMC election fines.
Announcements
Read here for the latest announcements
FY2024 Environmental Sustainability Disclosure
[16 October 2025] The Healthcare Professional Boards FY2024 Environmental Sustainability Disclosure has been published.
Disciplinary Tribunal Inquiry for Dr Leong Kok Cheong Darren
[13 October 2025] The Grounds of Decision of the Disciplinary Tribunal Inquiry for Dr Leong Kok Cheong Darren has been published
Disciplinary Tribunal Inquiry for Dr Wong Yoke Meng
[8 October 2025] Disciplinary Tribunal Inquiry for Dr Wong Yoke Meng
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Please refer to the FAQs for queries on registration and other matters.