The Singapore Medical License Exam is a multiple-choice exam that tests the candidate’s knowledge of medicine, surgery and obstetrics. It is held annually in Singapore, usually at the end of January or early February. The exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 (Consisting of four modules) and Paper 2 (consisting of three modules).
Paper 1 Module 1: General Medicine and Surgery
This module covers the basics of general medicine and surgery, including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pathology. Candidates will also be tested on their knowledge of microbiology, immunology and pharmacology.
Paper 1 Module 2: Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The second paper tests the candidate’s knowledge of paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology. Topics include neonatology, paediatric emergencies and diseases in children as well as medical problems during pregnancy or labour.
Singapore Medical License Exam
In Singapore, a medical license is required for every doctor who wants to practice medicine in the country. The Ministry of Health (MOH) controls the Medical Registration Board (MRA), which administers the Singapore Medical License Exam (SMLE) to doctors from all over the world who want to work in Singapore.
The SMLE is made up of two parts: a multiple choice section and an essay question. Both sections are taken on the same day and are open book. Candidates have three hours to complete both parts of the exam.
The multiple choice section consists of 180 questions with four possible answers each, for a total of 720 marks on paper-and-pencil format or 360 marks on computerized format. The essay question has two parts: Part 1 (150 marks) and Part 2 (200 marks).
In Singapore, a medical license is required for every doctor who wants to practice medicine in the country. The Ministry of Health (MOH) controls the Medical Registration Board (MRA), which administers the Singapore Medical License Exam (SMLE) to doctors from all over the world who want to work in Singapore.
The SMLE is made up of two parts: a multiple choice section and an essay question. Both sections are taken on the same day and are open book. Candidates have three hours to complete both parts of the exam.
The multiple choice section consists of 180 questions with four possible answers each, for a total of 720 marks on paper-and-pencil format or 360 marks on computerized format. The essay question has two parts: Part 1 (150 marks) and Part 2 (200 marks).
