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Programmes

Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Training Programme

Professionals

TCM Practitioners

12 August 2025

Information about eligibility criteria, training and assessment framework and application process for the upcoming TCM clinical training programme.

Overview

The Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Training Programme (TCM CTP) aims to support the professional development of newly registered TCM practitioners (TCMPs) by strengthening their clinical skills and standards through a standardised clinical curriculum and assessment framework to enhance employment opportunities.

Selected TCMP trainees will undergo three-monthly rotations through participating TCM institutions and will be exposed to the necessary clinical experience and skills as they assume increasing responsibility for patients under the supervision of clinical mentors. This will help prepare TCMP trainees for transition from clinical training settings to actual independent clinical practice as they improve their consultation capabilities and procedural skills.

Eligibility criteria

  • TCM graduates from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore College of TCM (SCTCM) and Institute of Chinese Medical Studies (ICMS) who had passed the supplementary Singapore TCM-physicians Registration Examination (STRE) held in April 2025, or are preparing to take the Modified STRE in 2025. Enrolment in the 2026 TCM CTP is subject to passing the supplementary STRE or Modified STRE in 2025 and subsequent registration with TCMP Board.

  • Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident

  • Excellent academic / STRE results

Details of TCM CTP and application guide

Please refer to the links below for further information on the TCM CTP and how to apply for the programme. A list of Frequently Asked Questions can also be found in the application guide.

Application

The application period for 2026 TCM CTP will commence on 12 August 2025. Please prepare and submit softcopies of the following documents listed below in your application through the online application form:

  • Academic transcripts and graduation certificates of educational qualifications (combined into 1 PDF);

  • Results of supplementary STRE held in April 2025, for applicants who retook the exam;

  • Personal statement, in English (not more than 800 words, if applicants prefer to submit in Chinese, it must be accompanied by an English translated version submitted together in one document); and

  • At least 2 recommendation letters (in English or Chinese), one of which must be from a teacher who had taught you during your years of TCM undergraduate education.

Submit your application here: 2026 TCM CTP Application Form

The application link will close on 22 September 2025, 2359H.

Contact information

For enquiries, please email MOH Traditional and Complementary Medicine Branch at Trad_CompMed@moh.gov.sg.

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