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.

Unveiling the Duke-NUS 20th anniversary logo

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

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!

Coming Soon

Watch this space!

Coming Soon

Watch this space!

Stories

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

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 April 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!