20 Years & Beyond with Duke-NUS

Celebrating
20 Years

As we mark this 20-year milestone, Duke-NUS continues to blaze new trails, setting the bar for excellence in patient care, groundbreaking research and transformative education.

As Duke-NUS enters its 20th year, we are celebrating the spirit and diversity at the heart—and in the DNA—of our School. Our people—students, faculty, staff and alumni—and our partnerships make us unique, enabling us to consistently punch above our weight. By bringing together local and global partners, we create a dynamic environment where the next generation of multi-talented clinicians train in the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, alongside world-class scientists and outstanding clinical faculty to enhance Singapore’s biomedical ecosystem.

Professor Thomas M Coffman

Dean

Upcoming
Events

Whether you’re an alumnus, student, staff or member of the wider community, here’s a look at some exciting upcoming events we have planned to celebrate 20 years and beyond.

In-person

Duke-NUS 20th Anniversary Benefit Gala

11 January 2025

Click here to support our 20th anniversary fundraising efforts.

Inaugural Distinguished Professor Recognition Ceremony

17 January 2025

Hybrid

Festive Townhall & Xmas Market

27 November 2024

Save the date!

In-person

Hack 2.0 The Duke-NUS Cyber Quest

9 October 2024

Ready to step up and protect our School against the imminent cyberattack on 9 October 2024? Gather your colleagues and form a team of three to five members and be part of this operation to safeguard the integrity of our data!

In-person

Founder's Day Townhall & Carnival

26 April 2024

Join us for a lively townhall featuring Dean's updates, Long Service Awards, carnival games, and delicious food!

Stories

As we commemorate 20 years of excellence, join us in exploring the stories that will define our next chapter.

Duke-NUS celebrates trailblazing faculty with first-ever Distinguished Professorships Ceremony

22 Jan 2025

In a vibrant ceremony filled with anticipation and gratitude, Duke-NUS honoured an outstanding group of faculty at its inaugural Distinguished Professor Recognition Ceremony. Held on Friday, 17 January, at the Khoo Teck Puat building, the event showcased the School’s commitment to excellence during its landmark 20th anniversary year.

Duke-NUS, a Singapore emblem, raises more than S$30m at 20th anniversary gala

16 Jan 2025

On the milestone occasion of its 20th anniversary, Duke-NUS heralded an unprecedented philanthropic achievement, securing more than S$30 million in gifts and pledges towards student financial aid and advancing cutting-edge research. The gala, held at THE EDITION on 11 January, brought together more than 300 distinguished guests including the Minister for Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen, to celebrate and support the School’s advancements in medical research and education.

Centre of Regulatory Excellence 10th anniversary

Oct 2024

CoRE marked its 10th anniversary with a conference on evolving healthcare regulation. Experts discussed AI innovations, precision medicine, and real-world evidence, emphasizing patient safety and policy adaptability. Collaborative efforts aim to integrate tech advancements for better health outcomes.

Stepping into medicine: Duke-NUS Class of 2028 dons their white coats

2 Aug 2024

The journey of becoming a clinician began vibrantly for Duke-NUS’ largest cohort yet during the White Coat Ceremony, not just as a celebration but a significant milestone for the 78 aspiring doctors of the Class of 2028.

The graduation of the Class of 2024 is a celebration of resilience and courage

1 Jun 2024

Resilience, flexibility and the courage to take on new challenges. Those were three key attributes the Class of 2024 was lauded for during their Graduation and Hooding Ceremony held at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium on Saturday, 1 June. Comprising 62 MD, 5 MD-PhD, 15 PhD and 8 Master of International Translational Medicine graduates, the Class of 2024 is Duke-NUS’ largest graduating cohort to date.

Duke-NUS Carnival: Kickstarting celebrations for the School’s 20th anniversary

2 May 2024

It was a different Duke-NUS that greeted staff and students as they stepped into the School on 26 April.

Crowds thronged the atrium lined with game booths; cheers rang out in the basketball court, now decked out in full festive finery with a huge tent sheltering a wide range of food stalls as loud pop music blared from speakers.

Duke-NUS is ranked among The Straits Times Singapore's Best Employers 2024

30 Apr 2024

For the 4th consecutive year, Duke-NUS is ranked among Singapore's Best Employers, a ranking curated by The Straits Times and Statista. This is a testament to our commitment to making Duke-NUS a truly remarkable place to learn and work.

Happy Duke-NUS Founder's Day!

14 April 2024

This special day marks the anniversary of the establishment of Duke-NUS Medical School, when a partnership between the National University of Singapore and Duke University was formed to create the first and only graduate-entry medical school in Singapore.

We look forward to more amazing years ahead in transforming medicine and improving lives!