06/01/2026
AfA Singapore would like to congratulate our president, Prof. Roy Chan, on being conferred Emeritus Consultant by National Skin Centre and NHG Health!
Here are some words by Prof. Roy:
I am extremely honoured to be appointed as Emeritus Consultant and would like to thank NHG Health and NSC for this.
My entire career has been with NSC - 37 years to date, 10 of which were as Director. Before that, I worked at Middle Road Hospital, which was NSC's predecessor. So, you could say I have been a part of NSC even before its inception.
Here's a recap of my important moments at NSC, especially during my tenure as Director:
- Established the Department of STI Control (DSC) in 1991 and obtained approval for its expansion.
- Oversaw the roll out and universal adoption of the EMR system from 2004.
- Opened several subspecialty clinics e.g. vitiligo, eczema, acne, inpatient, skin cancer, women's clinic and Mandalay clinic.
- Introduced new services e.g. MMS, PDT, and autologous cell transplants.
- Achieved JCI accreditation in 2007 and subsequent re-accreditations.
- Renovated clinics, upgraded training facilities, improved staff welfare e.g. adding refreshment corner, staff lounge, shuttle bus service.
- Expanded research capabilities and infrastructure, ring-fenced funding and protected time for clinicians. Our research aspirations were further boosted by the inauguration of the Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS).
- As Chair of the STC/RAC, increased trainee positions several folds, trained over 60 new specialists and introduced the Seamless Training Track for dermatologists.
- Initiated NSC expansion plans, obtained approvals from NHG in 2008, and MOH in 2009, completed feasibility studies, and started other preparations from 2011 onwards.
- Served as President of the 25th World Congress of Dermatology in 2023.
My hope for NSC is for it to provide a stimulating and satisfying working environment that keeps staff happy, energised and always striving to excel. NSC must build on its reputation as a centre of clinical and academic excellence.
My hope for our leaders is that they will think big, be ambitious, embrace innovative ideas and never settle for the status quo, while guiding and supporting staff to realise their fullest potential.
