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Secretariat of healthcare Professional Boards

The SMC is supported by the SPB for its secretariat and operational functions.

Last updated 7 April 2025

With effect from 1 Jan 2020, the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) is supported by the Secretariat of healthcare Professional Boards (SPB) for its secretariat and operational functions. The registration and regulation of medical practitioners (doctors) continue to be governed by SMC, which retains autonomy and independence over professional and statutory matters, as provided for under the Medical Registration Act 1997.