The SMA Healthcare Administrators Interest Group (HAIG) wrapped up its mentorship programme with a heartwarming appreciation dinner on 22 January 2026. Established in July 2025, the mentorship programme aimed to pair experienced healthcare leaders with budding professionals, fostering growth and knowledge sharing. Over the past six months, a total of three mentors and five mentees were matched based on their interests and career goals, engaging in regular check-ins and discussions.
The three esteemed mentors, Dr Wong Chiang Yin, Adj Prof Raymond Chua and Dr Foo Chuan Kit, generously shared their expertise and insights with the mentees. At the dinner held at Fu Lin Men Grandeur at Novotel Singapore on Kitchener, mentors and mentees finally gathered to close the 2025 mentorship programme with an appreciation dinner.
Mentees took the opportunity to express their gratitude for the opportunity to learn from their mentors. Dr Steven Shen thanked the organising team comprising Dr Roland Xu, Dr Smily Lock, Dr Janise Lee and Dr Yeo Jia Xuan for organising the programme, and said to the mentors: “Really appreciate all the mentors for investing your time in us and sharing your experience and wisdom.” Dr Daniel Lim also shared his appreciation: “Big thank you to the organising team and thank you to the mentors (especially to Prof Raymond) for the advice and insights!” Dr Lim also added: “It was great meeting with everyone for dinner; food was good and conversation even better!”
The dinner marked the successful conclusion of the 2025 mentorship programme, strengthening relationships and laying the groundwork for future collaborations. HAIG extends its sincerest gratitude to Dr Wong, Prof Chua and Dr Foo for their dedication and mentorship, which has undoubtedly made a lasting impact on the next generation of healthcare leaders.
For those interested in joining HAIG, please reach out to membership@sma.org.sg.
