The Singapore Medical Association (abbreviated SMA) is a professional association representing the interests of medical professionals in Singapore. It was established on September 15, 1959, replacing the Malaya Branch of the British Medical Association.[2] As of 2020, it had over 8,200 members.[3] It publishes the monthly peer-reviewed Singapore Medical Journal.[4]
| Abbreviation | SMA |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Malaya Branch of the British Medical Association |
| Formation | September 15, 1959 |
| Type | Professional association |
| Registration no. | S61SS0168E |
| Purpose | Research, advocacy |
| Headquarters | Singapore |
| Fields | Medicine |
Membership (2020) | 8,200 |
President | Tan Yia Swam[1] |
| Website | www |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "61ST SMA COUNCIL 2020/2021". Singapore Medical Association. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ^ Chia, Joshua Yeong Jia (2019). "Straits Medical Association". Singapore Infopedia. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "SMA Membership". Singapore Medical Association. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "About SMJ". SMJ. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
External links
edit- Official website of SMA