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The Family Physicians Accreditation Board (FPAB) was formed in 2011 to serve as a regulatory and accrediting body for the Register of Family Physicians.
Last updated 24 April 2025
Functions of FPAB
The functions of the Family Physicians Accreditation Board shall be:
To determine the qualifications, experience and other conditions for registration as a family physician;
To define the scope of family medicine for the purposes of maintaining and keeping the Register of Family Physicians;
To determine the training programmes to be recognised for persons who intend to qualify for registration as family physicians;
To grant to persons who have the qualifications or experience and who meet the conditions for registration as family physicians;
To recommend to the Medical Council programmes for the continuing medical education of persons who are registered as family physicians;
To advise the Medical Council on matters affecting or connected with the registration of family physicians.
Board members
The Chairman and members of the Board are appointed by the Minister for Health.
Chairman
Prof Kenneth Mak
Secretary
Dr Sabrina Wong
Members
Dr Sally Ho Chih Wei
Dr Ruth Lim
Dr Subramaniam Surajkumar
Dr Hui Jor Yeong Richard
Dr Tham Tat Yean
A/Prof Clement Tan
Dr Ng Chee Chin David
Dr Lew Yii Jen
Dr Loke Kam Weng
A/Prof Tan Boon Yeow
Dr Eng Soo Kiang
Dr Wong Tien Hua
Dr Ng Ming Yann Karen
Secretariat of healthcare Professional Board
What is “Secretariat of healthcare Professional Board”?
With effect from 1 Jan 2020, the Family Physicians Accreditation Board (FPAB) is supported by the Secretariat of healthcare Professional Boards (SPB) for its secretariat and operational functions. The registration and regulation of family physicians continue to be governed by Singapore Medical Council. The Singapore Medical Council retains autonomy and independence over professional and statutory matters, as provided for under the Medical Registration Act.