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
RESULT OF SINGAPORE MEDICAL COUNCIL ELECTION 2025
[7 August 2025] Top five candidates successfully elected as Council members with effect from 11 October 2025.
FINAL REMINDER TO ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS - SINGAPORE MEDICAL COUNCIL ELECTION 2025
[5 August 2025] SMC Election 2025 is ongoing till Tuesday, 5 August 2025 (11.59pm).
The Grounds of Decision of the Disciplinary Tribunal Inquiry for Dr Khoo Boo Peng has been published
[1 August 2025] Read the GD of the DT for Dr Khoo Boo Peng [PDF, 356 KB]
Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Please refer to the FAQs for queries on registration and other matters.