Graduates of the Aga Khan University Medical College (AKU-MC), will now be eligible to apply for medical registration in Singapore, following a landmark decision by Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Medical Council (SMC). The recognition, effective February 1, places AKU among eight additional overseas medical schools whose graduates are permitted to practise medicine in the country, subject to prevailing regulatory requirements.
The recognition of AKU Medical College is a significant milestone that shows the University’s long-standing commitment to excellence in medical education, rigorous training standards, and internationally benchmarked curricula. As an institution with a strong emphasis on quality, ethics, and patient-centred care, AKU has consistently produced graduates who contribute meaningfully to health systems across Pakistan and beyond.
Importantly, the recognition applies to all graduates of AKU Medical College, regardless of nationality, and includes those who have graduated before or after 2026. Eligible graduates may apply for registration with the Singapore Medical Council, provided they meet its existing requirements. As with all foreign-trained doctors, applicants will be assessed under Singapore’s supervisory framework during their initial years of practice to ensure the highest standards of medical care.
The Singapore Medical Council regularly reviews its list of recognised overseas medical schools, evaluating factors such as institutional reputation, compatibility of language of instruction with local practice, international standing, and the performance of graduates working in Singapore. While the Ministry of Health has noted that it is unable to predict the exact number of doctors who may enter the system through this expanded recognition, it has emphasised that the move will significantly widen access to skilled medical professionals. For AKU Medical College graduates, this development opens new global opportunities and reinforces the University’s role as a leading institution producing globally recognised healthcare professionals.
Graduates of the Aga Khan University Medical College (AKU-MC), will now be eligible to apply for medical registration in Singapore, following a landmark decision by Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Medical Council (SMC). The recognition, effective February 1, places AKU among eight additional overseas medical schools whose graduates are permitted to practise medicine in the country, subject to prevailing regulatory requirements.
The recognition of AKU Medical College is a significant milestone that shows the University’s long-standing commitment to excellence in medical education, rigorous training standards, and internationally benchmarked curricula. As an institution with a strong emphasis on quality, ethics, and patient-centred care, AKU has consistently produced graduates who contribute meaningfully to health systems across Pakistan and beyond.
Importantly, the recognition applies to all graduates of AKU Medical College, regardless of nationality, and includes those who have graduated before or after 2026. Eligible graduates may apply for registration with the Singapore Medical Council, provided they meet its existing requirements. As with all foreign-trained doctors, applicants will be assessed under Singapore’s supervisory framework during their initial years of practice to ensure the highest standards of medical care.
The Singapore Medical Council regularly reviews its list of recognised overseas medical schools, evaluating factors such as institutional reputation, compatibility of language of instruction with local practice, international standing, and the performance of graduates working in Singapore. While the Ministry of Health has noted that it is unable to predict the exact number of doctors who may enter the system through this expanded recognition, it has emphasised that the move will significantly widen access to skilled medical professionals. For AKU Medical College graduates, this development opens new global opportunities and reinforces the University’s role as a leading institution producing globally recognised healthcare professionals.
