Singapore Medical Association

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.[1] As of 2020, it had over 8,200 members.[2] It publishes the monthly peer-reviewed Singapore Medical Journal.[3]

Singapore Medical Association
AbbreviationSMA
PredecessorMalaya Branch of the British Medical Association
FormationSeptember 15, 1959 (1959-09-15)
TypeProfessional association
PurposeResearch, advocacy
HeadquartersSingapore
FieldsMedicine
Membership (2020)
8,200
President
Lee Yik Voon
Websitewww.sma.org.sg

References
  1. Chia, Joshua Yeong Jia (2019). "Straits Medical Association". Singapore Infopedia. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  2. "SMA Membership". Singapore Medical Association. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  3. "About SMJ". SMJ. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
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