Society of Aviation Medicine and Psychology Singapore

We had our AGM on 25 Feb 2026, and welcomed 6 new Members and Associate Members into the society!

Here's a look back at the past year which was full of energy and excitement, bringing the fields of Aviation Medicine and Psychology in Singapore to new heightens! 🛫🇸🇬

We are only 1 week and 1 day away from ICASM 2025 in Singapore!

Our official website (https://icasm2025.com) has now been updated with the detailed programme and schedule.

Please also note the following:
1) Online registrations will close on 26 Oct at 6am. On-site registration our side One Farrer Hotel's Grand Ballroom will be available from 9am to 6pm on the same day. Do note that only cash, credit card or online payment will be accepted on-site.

2) All Gala Dinner slots have been fully reserved, and registration is now closed. If you wish to wait-list for the Gala Dinner, please head to the registration booth to indicate your interest.

We look forward to seeing you soon in Singapore!

ICASM 2025 - 71st International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine | Singapore ICASM 2025 in Singapore aims to unite the international community of aviation and space medicine professionals, scientists, researchers, and practitioners in collectively bringing aviation and space medicine to greater heights through professional exchanges and closer collaborations.

Ever wondered what roles do Aviation Medicine Specialists and Aviation Psychologists play in both Military and Civilian Aviation? Check out the following links!

https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2025/08/aviation-doctor/index.html

https://youtu.be/txmGfAmNUYY?si=bnTrIWZxXcxsLXAT

This year, our AGM was held at Changi Aviation Recreation Centre T2 which was the backdrop of many meaningful discussions!

During the AGM, SAMPS members discussed our collective Past (achievements of our members over the years), Present (gearing up towards ICASM 2025), and Future (Welcome our new members to SAMPS and grooming the next generation of Aviation Medicine and Psychologists for Singapore). ✈️🇸🇬

And as usual we rounded off the evening with a sumptuous dinner, this time at Jewel! 😋

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐧

We remember Prof Chew Chin Hin, one of the pioneers of Aviation Medicine in Singapore, who passed away peacefully on 14 Dec 2024.

Prof Chew contributed immensely to the development of Aviation Medicine as a Sub-Specialty in Singapore. In 1970s, whilst he was Head of Medical Unit IV in TTSH, he took over the role of medical licensing for pilots from the Royal Air Force (RAF). Without any formal training programme in existence then, he took the initiative to learn about civil aviation medicine and civil licensing at RAF Changi Hospital.

Prof Chew subsequently became the Deputy Chairman, and then Chairman of the Civil Aviation Medical Board (CAMB). He also played a vital role in obtaining specialist recognition for Aviation Medicine in Singapore in 2014. Even after his retirement at the age of 60, he continued to serve as a Board Member and Medical Assessor to CAMB until his passing.

For his contributions to Aviation Medicine, he was conferred an Honorary Lifetime Membership of the Society of Aviation Medicine Singapore (known today as SAMPS) on 28 Nov 2014.

Prof Chew was previously the Deputy Director of Medical Services MOH from 1981 to 1991, and played an active role in combating Tuberculosis in Singapore as previous chairman of the Singapore Tuberculosis Research Committee. He was also the founding president of the Singapore Thoracic Society.

Prof Chew was Master of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, 1973 to 1975. He was bestowed the Public Administration medal, Gold (PPA(E)) in 1983 by the President of Singapore for services to Medicine, Medical Education, and Research. He was also the first and only Singaporean to be conferred the prestigious Mastership in the American College of Physicians in 2010.

On a more personal level, Prof Chew had always been generous with his wise counsel, time and friendship with many members of SAMPS.

We mourn the loss of a leader, mentor, and friend. May he rest in peace and his memory be eternal.

The 71st International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine (ICASM), organised by SAMPS, will be held in Singapore from 27 to 30 Oct 2025!

We would like to invite interested participants and sponsors to contact us to find out more!

For general information, please contact [email protected]

For sponsorship, please contact [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you next year in Sunny Singapore! 😎🇸🇬✈️

The Aviation Medicine community at the 18th Singapore Public Health and Occupational Medicine Conference.

This year's Aviation Medicine track featured insightful sharings on Aviation Cardiology, Organisational Safety, utility of EMG for high G-training, and Space Medicine. As a community, we look forward to more contributions to our body of knowledge in Aviation Medicine! 😊

Our SAMPS Annual General Meeting was held on 27 March over a cozy dinner and amidst a packed agenda. 😅 At the AGM, we celebrated the publications and achievements of our members, welcomed a new lifetime AvPsy member FRODO, and discussed the focus areas for the upcoming work-year including preparations for the hosting of the International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine (ICASM) Singapore in 2025!

The society may be small, but we are steadily growing in numbers and in strength!💪😁✈️

Happy 55 years of RSAF protecting our skies!