Dr John Yam
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
MBBS (Singapore), MRCOG (UK), FRCOG (UK), M.Med (Singapore), FCOGS (Singapore), FAMS (Singapore), FACS (UK), FICS (US)
About Dr John Yam
Dr John Yam is a senior obstetrician and gynaecologist trained in Singapore, with postgraduate experience at NUH and KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital. He is a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (London) and a Fellow of several professional bodies, including the Academy of Medicine Singapore.
An active educator and researcher, Dr Yam has published widely in scientific journals and contributed to multiple medical textbooks. He also serves as an Assistant Professor at the Duke–NUS Graduate Medical School and is a longstanding trainer for the Regional MRCOG Part II examination course.
His clinical interests include minimally invasive gynaecological surgery and comprehensive pregnancy care, with a focus on labour and fetal monitoring.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (National University of Singapore)
- Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (United Kingdom)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (United Kingdom) [since 2013]
- Master of Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology (National University of Singapore)
- Fellow, Academy of Medicine, Singapore
- Fellow, College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, Singapore
- Fellow, International College of Surgeons
Academic Awards
- Duke – NUS Graduate Medical School Award for O & G Leadership (Faculty Appreciation Award 2012)
- Outstanding faculty for learning (O & G) as voted by graduating class of 2014
Service Awards
- Excellent Service Award 2005 – KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital – EXSA Singapore
- Service From the Heart Exemplary Award 2005-2006 – KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Publications
Press Release
- The Painful truth about endometriosis – Straits Times dated 7th January 2010
- Work out with baby – Straits Times 21st October 2007
- There is no secret formula to determine the gender of baby– Lianhe Zaobao dated 18th January 2004.
- The frequency of sexual intercourse must be appropriate to result in pregnancy – Lianhe Zaobao dated 17th January 2004.
Membership of Organisations
- Singapore Medical Association
- Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, United Kingdom
- Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Singapore
- Academy of Medicine, Singapore
- College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, Singapore
- American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- International Society of Gynecological Endoscopists
- International College of Surgeons