PR Newswire · 20 Oct, 00:15 · Healthcare briefing

Distinguished clinician-scientist Professor Marcus Ong is first Singaporean emergency medicine physician elected to National Academy of Medicine, USA

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Professor Marcus Ong, a distinguished clinician-scientist specialising in emergency medicine, has become the first Singaporean physician in this field elected to the United States National Academy of Medicine. This historic appointment recognises his significant contributions to clinical research and medical education. The election highlights the growing global influence of Singapore’s healthcare sector and underscores the increasing prestige of academic medicine within international scientific communities. It serves as a notable benchmark for medical professionals seeking recognition beyond national boundaries.

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