Singapore to recognise medical degrees from eight more overseas schools from Feb 1; USM among those selected

The total number of recognised overseas medical schools in Singapore will rise from 112 to 120 in February. Malaysia's USM has been included in the latest list. -- The Star/ANN

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): From Feb 1, aspiring doctors can study in another eight overseas institutions that will be added to the list of recognised universities for medicine in Singapore.

In a joint statement on Jan 27, the Ministry of Health and Singapore Medical Council (SMC) said the newly approved schools will help Singapore better meet the growing demand for doctors amid an ageing population.