Message from the Vice-Dean: Meeting the Learning Needs of Future Doctors

In just 10 years after LKCMedicine was established, we have charted on the global university ranking system Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2022, coming in top 100 in the world for Medicine. Fast forward to today, we have embarked on a new chapter with our independent MBBS degree programme as we look forward to welcoming our 12th cohort into the School later this year. This cohort is special as it will be the first to receive a medical degree solely awarded by NTU Singapore. What does this mean for prospective students considering Medicine at LKCMedicine? What can current students look forward to?

While our MBBS programme undergoes enhancements and reform, one thing remains – support for our students is and will continue to be strong and unwavering. We are constantly increasing our efforts to enhance the learning experience for both current and prospective students. Our Medical Education Research team collaborates with partners worldwide to engage in robust, theory-driven research on learning and performance in medical education, training, and practice.

The ongoing work by the Curriculum Reform Committee in preparation for the launch of the NTU MBBS programme presents a rare opportunity to gain insight into co-creation between healthcare partners and student representatives during curriculum reform. By studying the people, processes and practices occurring during this period of dynamic change at our School, we aim to investigate the extent and nature of student involvement during co-creation as well as identify effective and ineffective practices during co-creation.

Taken together, our work will provide insights into the stakeholder relationships underlying co-creation, as well as the existing and shifts in stakeholder attitudes and behaviours throughout this process. This will reveal the mechanisms underlying how co-creation works and pave the way for more engaging, equitable and effective co-creation initiatives between faculty and students in the future.

At LKCMedicine, we want our students to experience wholesome learning not just in the classrooms and labs, but also in the outside world. Hence, while we offer a wide range of generous scholarships and bursaries, we supplement these with grants and awards to alleviate financial burden of medical students.

Among these is the Student Activity Grant (SAG) provided to student event organisers to help fund their activities. These activities relate to community involvement projects, student well-being events, career seminars and research projects. Grant amount for each project is capped at $2,000 and funded by the following:

• LKCMedicine-Irene Tan Liang Kheng Student Empowerment Fund
• LKCMedicine Alumni Fund for Student Activities
• Low Cheng Hock Student Empowerment Fund
  

We are confident these will go a long way in nurturing our students’ future.

Medicine and healthcare are rapidly changing. Emerging technologies are revolutionising communication, health analytics and treatment, and patient care. The LKCMedicine aim is to prepare doctors who are well-equipped in adapting to change and provide high-quality care to their patients. This is our primary motive in enhancing our MBBS programme to equip our students to redefine medicine and healthcare delivery.

To prospective students considering LKCMedicine, entering medical school is a journey unlike any other. It is a field of lifelong learning. The journey through medical school is as much about personal growth and self-discovery as it is about academic and professional development. Flexibility and adaptability are key qualities of a successful medical practitioner. Come and join us, embrace the opportunities, challenges, and experiences that lie ahead, and embark on a journey that will shape you into the compassionate, skilled, and dedicated doctor you aspire to be. Know that we are here every step of the way as you forge your way forward.