The Institute of Humanistic Medicine (HuME)
Transforming healthcare with humanistic practice
Our StoryIn the age of scientific triumph and increasing use of technology, why is humanistic medicine still important? The Institute of Humanistic Medicine -- HuMe -- was set up in January 2025 with the intention to integrate humanistic values into clinical practice, empower healthcare professionals to care for themselves and their patients, and ensure that healthcare remains compassionate, patient-centred and ethically sound. We do this through education activities, engagement events with learners, educators and practitioners in healthcare, and through research collaborations between academic centres, clinicians and patient groups.
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Meet our team of dedicated healthcare professionals, educators and researchers who are passionate about advancing humanistic medicine.
Our Patron and Advisors
Our Patron and Advisors
PatronProf Chin Jing Jih
Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer (Clinical & Academic Development), NHG Advisors
A/Prof Michael Dunn
Co-director of Education, Centre for Biomedical Ethics (CBmE), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
| A/Prof Lim Wee Shiong
Director, Institute of Geriatrics and Active Ageing, Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) | A/Prof Tan Kok Yang
Deputy Chairman, Medical Board, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital | A/Prof Michelle Jong
Group Clinical Education Officer, NHG | A/Prof Koh Kwong Fah
Clinical Director (Training and Education), Woodlands Health | Prof Chong Siow Ann
Vice Chairman, Medical Board (Research), Institute of Mental Health | Asst Prof Chow Min Yang
Consultant, General Medicine, TTSH |
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Our Team
Our Team
DirectorA/Prof Aaron Ang
Senior Consultant, Dept of Psychiatry, TTSH
Associate DirectorDr Winnie Teo
Deputy Director, Group Clinical Education, NHG
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Faculty and Administrative Team
Faculty and Administrative Team
ResearchDr Khoo Hwee Sing, Group Clinical Education, NHG Dr Loke Yng Miin, Group Clinical Education, NHG Dr Shaik Muhammad Amin bin Mohamed Basheer, Group Clinical Education, NHG Ms Eileen Bei, Group Clinical Education, NHG ClinicalDr Charmain Heah, TTSH Dr Esther Ho Peiying, TTSH Dr Nicole Lin, TTSH Administrative teamMr Lim Hak Yee, NHG College
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Curriculum and Research Interests
Curriculum and Research Interests
Our curriculum and research interests are organised into 4 Foundations. 
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Our Activities
Our Activities
· Our webinar series “Humanity at the Heart of Healthcare" features sharing from leading experts and clinician discussants. Click here to find out more about the webinar series and join our mailing list for updates. · Online education materials [coming soon] · Research projects [coming soon]
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Stay Connected
If you are an NHG staff, join our HuMe Teams channel on our NHG Faculty Hub to stay updated on our latest events and initiatives. Alternatively, email [email protected] to find out how you can join our community.
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