Philip Choo
National Healthcare Group, Singapore
Biography
Prof Philip Choo Wee Jin was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of National Healthcare Group (NHG) in 2015. He is one of Singapore's pioneering Geriatricians with over 20 years of experience. He previously served as CEO of Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) with a concurrent appointment as Deputy Group CEO, NHG (Regional Health) from 2011 to 2014. Prof Choo was awarded the TTSH Doctor of the Year in 1996. His contribution during SARS, as head of the medical team, earned him the National Day Public Service Star Award in 2003. In 2011, he was awarded the National Day Public Administration Medal (Silver), and the National Day Long Service Medal in 2015.
Prof Choo serves on several Boards including the Johns Hopkins Singapore International Medical Centre, Ren Ci Hospital, Integrated Health Information Systems Pte Ltd, The Courage Fund Limited, Ang Mo Kio-Thye Hua Kwan Hospital and Clarity Singapore Limited. He also sits on various Ministry of Health (MOH) Committees, and is a member of the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine Governing Board.
In addition to his directorship at NHGF, Prof Choo is also Administrator of the Fund.
Abstract
Abstract : Transforming our healthcare to meet the demands of both ageing population and chronic disease