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Duke-NUS graduates biggest class yet, with new doctors drawn from business, engineering and the humanities

Duke NUS Singapore MD Medical School Robert Califf the Class of 2026

At his first graduation as Dean, Patrick Tan presides over a record class of 135 graduates, with Guest of Honour Mdm Rahayu Mahzam and keynote speaker Dr Robert Califf

SINGAPORE, May 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From engineers and business graduates to literature and communications majors, Duke-NUS Medical School's largest graduating class to date reflects the widening range of backgrounds now flowing into medicine in Singapore. A total of 135 graduates crossed the stage on Saturday, including 78 new doctors from the MD programme.

Mdm Rahayu Mahzam with graduates from the Duke-NUS Medical School Class of 2026 and leaders from Duke-NUS, Duke University, NUS and SingHealth // Photo credit: Duke-NUS Medical School

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