Milestones, Achievements & Awards

Oct 2025

1. Stanford University/Elsevier World's Top 2% Scientists 2025

   • Prof Jimmy So, Head & Senior Consultant, Division of General Surgery (Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery
   • Adj A/Prof Khoo Chin Meng, Head and Senior Consultant, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine
   • A/Prof Reshma A Merchant, Head & Senior Consultant, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine
   • Emeritus Prof Aileen Wee, Emeritus Consultant, Department of Pathology
   • Dr Daniel Huang, Senior Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine
   • Prof Lawrence Ho Khek-Yu, Senior Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine
   • Prof Lim Tow Keang, Senior Consultant, Division of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine
   • Dr Loh Tze Ping, Senior Consultant, Chlinical Chemistry Division, Department of Laboratory Medicine
   • Adj A/Prof Mark Muthiah, Senior Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine
   • Adj A/Prof See Kay Choong, Senior Consultant, Division of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine
   • A/Prof Zubair Amin, Senior Consultant, Department of Neonatology, Khoo Teck Puat - National University Children's Medical Institute

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2. 18th Singapore HR Awards

   Workforce Transformation Award for HR (Large Enterprises) – Conferred by Workforce Singapore (WSG), recognising our comprehensive well-being framework and development approach that creates a supportive, empowering workplace for staff at all levels. 

   Excellence in Learning & Development, Coaching & Mentoring (Gold) – For our holistic development journey from tailored onboarding to capability-building programmes, and extensive leadership and mentorship initiatives.

   Excellence in Employee Experience & Well-Being (Silver) – For our comprehensive health, fitness, financial, social and CSR programmes that foster positive work culture.

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Sep 2025

1. Hospital Management Asia Awards 2025

   The HMA Awards recognise best practices in Asia’s hospitals, highlighting innovative and progressive projects that improve outcomes. We’re delighted to celebrate the achievements of our colleagues from these departments:

   
   

   Infection Control Excellence (Gold)

   Department of Neonatology 

   
   

   Best in Talent Development (Excellence)

   Emergency Medicine Department

   
   

   Most Advanced Healthcare Technology (Excellence)

   Division of Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery

   
   

   Best in Financial Improvement (Excellence)

   Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine

   
   

   Most Sustainable Hospital (Excellence)

   Department of Nursing and Group Hospitality

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Aug 2025

1. Distinguished Senior Clinician Award (DSCA) 2025

   Adjunct Associate Professor Chai Ping 
   With over 30 years at NUH, Adj A/Prof Chai currently heads the Department of Cardiology at NUHCS, after serving as Director of Clinical Services for Cardiology from 2009 to 2020. He pioneered NUH and NHG's chronic heart failure management programme in 2003 and established innovative clinics that significantly improved patient care. A committed educator and researcher, he chairs NUHCS' Cardiology Senior Residency Programme Evaluation Committee and has authored over 90 publications.
   
   His dedication has been recognised with the NUH Incredible Care Service Champion (Gold) Award and NUHS Master Clinician Award in 2024, as well as the Singapore Health Quality Award in 2025.

   Associate Professor Loh Woei Shyang
   Regionally recognised for his expertise in cochlear implantation, airway reconstruction, and complex paediatric cases, A/Prof Loh pioneered sialendoscopy at NUH as a minimally invasive treatment for salivary gland conditions. As Group Chief of Otolaryngology, he integrated ENT services across NUHS in 2019, enabling appropriate right-siting of care across the cluster. He also championed the expansion of clinical services as head of NUH’s ENT Surgery department. A celebrated educator, he chairs the Master of Medicine in Otolaryngology Committee, serves on the Residency Advisory Committee for Otolaryngology, and is a faculty member at the European Salivary Gland Training Centre.
   
   His excellence has been recognised with the Singapore Quality Health Service Bronze (2024) and STAR (2025) Awards. 
   

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Jul 2025

1. Public Sector Transformation Awards 2025

   • Exemplary Innovation Award: Professor Paul Chew, Senior Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology
     
     Prof Chew pioneered the Paul Glaucoma Implant—a groundbreaking treatment for glaucoma now recognised and used in 50 countries. His innovation provides long-term intraocular pressure control, significantly improving patient outcomes and quality of life, whilst reducing healthcare costs.
     
   • Exemplary Service Excellence Award: Adjunct Assistant Professor Andrew Hong, Head & Consultant, Division of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
     
     Adj Asst Prof Hong has markedly improved patient care by introducing innovative clinical pathways and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration. His dedication to patient-centric care and evidence-based solutions has transformed outcomes in hip fractures, diabetic limb salvage, and foot and ankle injuries.
     
   • Exemplary Leader Award: Mr Jeremy Lee, Chief Operating Officer
     
     Jeremy has transformed NUH operations through innovative solutions like Robotic Process Automation, enhancing efficiency and productivity across departments. As Chair of the NUH Sustainability Workgroup, he has also spearheaded over 250 green initiatives, setting new benchmarks in healthcare sustainability.

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2. Nurses Merit Awards 2025

   The Nurses' Merit Award is given out annually by the Ministry of Health to nurses in recognition of their outstanding performance and contribution to the profession. Congratulations to our 2025 winners!

   • Angela Shum
     (Nurse Clinician, Advanced Practice Nurse, Surgery)
   • Charmaine Sim Peizhen
     (Senior Nurse Clinician, Advanced Practice Nurse, Critical Care)
   • Hoe Kwee Fong
     (Nurse Manager, Cardiology)
   • Jeanibeth Molde Bation
     (Nurse Clinician, Day Surgery)
   • Lim Le Lee
     (Nurse Manager, Operating Theatre)
   • Lim Peng Im
     (Senior Nurse Manager, Obstetrics & Gynbaecology)
   • Mettilda Rani
     (Nurse Educator, Medicine)
   • Nor Sara Binte Anwar
     (Principal Enrolled Nurse, Oncology)
   • Sahidah Binte Sawal
     (Nurse Educator, Paediatrics)
   • Shahidah Binte Sabtu
     (Nurse Clinician, Emergency Medicine)
   • Tiffany Lee
     (Nurse Clinician, Advanced Practice Nurse, Neurology)
   • Zhang Yue Ying
     (Nurse Clinician, Surgery)

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Jun 2025

1. International Healthcare Sustainability Certification

   We are proud to be the first hospital in the world to receive the International Healthcare Sustainability Certification by the Joint Commission International, in collaboration with the Geneva Sustainability Centre

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May 2025

1. NTUC May Day Award 2025

   Model Worker Award

   • Ms Kamariah Bte Yahya
     Assistant Nurse Clinician, Emergency Medicine Department

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