Peer-Reviewed Publication
Health Policy2026;173105737.November 1, 2026Journal Article

Developing future leaders for healthcare systems: a Singapore case study.

George Frederick Glass1, Regina Ching Yin Tan2, Valerie Mui Hang Yeo3, Shermaine Tsin Tze Ong4, Cher Heng Tan5, David Dhevarajulu6, Hon Tym Wong7
1Nursing Research, Implementation & Translation Office, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore; Centre for Healthcare Innovation, NHG Health, Singapore; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Electronic address: glass.george.frederick@nhghealth.com.sg.
2NHG Health, Singapore. Electronic address: regina.tan.ching.yin@nhghealth.com.sg.
3NHG Health, Singapore. Electronic address: Valerie.mh.yeo@nhghealth.com.sg.
4Centre for Healthcare Innovation, NHG Health, Singapore. Electronic address: shermaine.ong@nhghealth.com.sg.
5Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; National Healthcare Group, Singapore. Electronic address: Cherhengtan@ntu.edu.sg.
6Centre for Healthcare Innovation, NHG Health, Singapore. Electronic address: david.dhevarajulu@nhghealth.com.sg.
7Centre for Healthcare Innovation, NHG Health, Singapore. Electronic address: hon.tym.wong@nhghealth.com.sg.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: An ageing population, rising chronic disease and workforce shortages challenge Singapore's healthcare system. To meet these challenges, healthcare professional (HCP) leaders are needed to drive policy transformation, generate knowledge and build strategic networks. These skills are best developed through practice and application, reinforced through experiential learning. OBJECTIVES: O…

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