Singapore Medical Council
A statutory board under the Ministry of Health, SMC maintains the Register of Medical Practitioners and regulates the professional conduct and ethics of registered medical practitioners in Singapore.
List of medical qualifications recognised by SMC
Apply for registration with SMC
All medical practitioners must be registered with SMC and issued a Practising Certificate (PC) before they can practise medicine in Singapore.
For registered doctors
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
CME consists of educational activities that serve to maintain, develop or increase the knowledge, skills and professional performance of a doctor.
Practising Certificate (PC)
Doctors applying for or renewing Practising Certificates (PC) must meet CME requirements and settle any outstanding SMC election fines.
Announcements
Read here for the latest announcements
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SINGAPORE MEDICAL COUNCIL ELECTION 2026
[10 February 2026] SMC invites fully registered medical practitioners in Singapore to submit nominations for election by 4 Mar 2026.
Eight More Overseas Medical Schools Recognised
[27 January 2026] Eight medical schools will be added to the Second Schedule of the MRA from 1 February 2026.
Conclusion of Renewal of Practising Certificates (PCs) for year 2026 for All Conditionally and Fully Registered Medical Practitioners
[2 January 2026] PC renewal exercise has concluded. e-PCs are now available for download.
Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Please refer to the FAQs for queries on registration and other matters.