Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore:
Centrally located in a modern facility on the grounds of Singapore General Hospital, Duke-NUS is Singapore’s first US-style graduate-entry medical school. As a collaboration between Duke University in North Carolina and National University of Singapore, we provide an MD (Doctor of Medicine) program, a PhD in Integrated Biology and Medicine, and a MD/PhD track course. Duke-NUS follows the American model of post-baccalaureate medical education - in which students begin their medical studies after earning a bachelor's degree.
Duke and the National University of Singapore (NUS) signed a formal agreement in April 2005 under which the two institutions would partner to establish a new medical school in Singapore.
We draw on the rich medical training and research at Duke University in North Carolina and the outstanding resources at the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Our Mission:
Transforming medicine; improving lives
Our Values:
- Passion for a Cause:
We want to make an impact on the understanding and practice of medicine
- Collaboration & Teamwork:
We trust each other, share goals and work as one in the interest of our organization, partners and community
- Innovation & Creativity:
We foster the exploration and testing of new ideas, to find improvements that makes an impact
- Diversity & Respect:
We treasure the unique contributions that diverse individuals bring
- Professional Conduct:
We promote an ethos of professional values and lifelong learning
Our vision is to nurture the growth of excellent clinician-scientists by guiding them along their journey of lifelong learning and service to society; a journey which should be fun, balanced, and sustainable.
We dedicate ourselves to joining them in this journey, inspiring them to be engaged, motivating them to expand their curiosity, and helping them to maintain their compassion and idealism.
Graduate Medical Degree Programs for Local & International Students:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program:
- Duration: 4 years. Graduates are awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) jointly by Duke University and NUS.
PhD in Integrated Biology and Medicine:
- Takes on average 4 to 5 years to complete, and is granted by NUS
MD / PhD Track Program:
- Duration varies, but lasts approximately 7 years