BENEFITS & FEES

Dear Doctors,

We are inviting you to join us to be a part of the professional body for medical doctors in Singapore. Your membership is important to us in our mandate to be the representative Voice of the Medical Profession in the shaping of Singapore's healthcare environment, balancing patients' interests  with the needs and aspirations of doctors.

Beyond being your Voice in the pursuit of Service before Self, we are pleased to also offer to you the following benefits:

Professional Services:

• SMA Academy: Free admission or preferential rates for CME courses, seminars, activities to meet the needs of you and  your  healthcare staff.
• SMA Forum: Hear what others have to say, and have Your Voice heard, all in a secure and safe environment with fellow professionals.
• SMA Locum Online for your seeking and hiring needs. Login to membership portal to access.
• Ethics consultation: The dilemma you faced are probably not unique. Let our Ethics Committee discuss the issue with you to find the best way forward.
• SMA News Classifieds: Make your professional annoucements at preferential rates in SMA News. Contact adv@sma.org.sg for more details.
• Receive important Practice and other announcements from SMA Council, MOH, and other related organisations.
• Practice-related benefits: Clinic / Group / Personal Insurance at corporate rates. (Note: Benefit does not include professional indemnity)
• Medical resources benefits to help you in your role as a medical doctor.
• SMA membership subscription is tax-deductible. Subject to conditions under Income Tax Act by IRAS (http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page04.aspx?id=1554). 

Publications:

• SMA Members enjoy waiver of the fixed Article Processing Charge when submitting articles to the Singapore Medical Journal
• Singapore Medical Journal and SMA News: SMA monthly publications to keep you updated of the latest developments. We also encourage you to make your research submissions to the SMJ.
• Other useful SMA Publications for your professonal needs:  such as Guidelines on Fitness to Drive, Medical Malpractice in Singapore, etc.
• Purchase of subsequent copies at preferential rates. Contact membership@sma.org.sg for more details. 

Lifestyle Benefits:

• SMA Members only: UOB-SMA VISA Platinum Card. Inclusive of 1 supplementary card. 
• Social and recreational activities organised for members; eg. SMA Golf, Soccer Tournaments, Inter-Professional Games, Wine Appreciation, Networking Sessions etc. 
• Lifestyle-related beneits: Special discounts on F&B, hotel-stays, and others to keep you going.
• Many other benefits that we hope will be useful to you.

Membership Rates:

The SMA Annual Subscription Fee is pegged at a flat rate of $200+ prevailing GST. However, to assist new doctors who have recently graduated from medical school, we had implemented steep discounts to help you find your footing and receive SMA's support at the same time. 

Annual subscription rates are as follows:
1st year after graduation: $53.50 (25% of full rate)
2nd to 4th year after graduation: $107.00 (50% of full rate)
5th to 7th year after graduation: $160.50 (75% of full rate)
8th year onwards: $214.00 (100% of full rate)
The annual subscription for full-paying Ordinary Members from 8th year after graduation is $214.00.

Overseas membership: $150.00
*Spouse membership: Complimentary
Student Membership: Complimentary(usual fee: $21.40)**

(All prices are inclusive of 7% GST. SMA Subscription is Tax deductable)