Singapore Medical Association

Singapore Medical Association
AbbreviationSMA
PredecessorMalaya Branch of the British Medical Association
FormationSeptember 15, 1959; 65 years ago (1959-09-15)
TypeProfessional association
Registration no.S61SS0168E
PurposeResearch, advocacy
HeadquartersSingapore
FieldsMedicine
Membership (2020)
8,200
President
Tan Yia Swam[1]
Websitewww.sma.org.sg

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]

  1. ^ "61ST SMA COUNCIL 2020/2021". Singapore Medical Association. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
  2. ^ Chia, Joshua Yeong Jia (2019). "Straits Medical Association". Singapore Infopedia. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  3. ^ "SMA Membership". Singapore Medical Association. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  4. ^ "About SMJ". SMJ. Retrieved 2020-04-02.