Asia Pacific Evidence-Based
Medicine & Nursing
Workshop and Conference
27 to 30 April 2027
The Asia Pacific Evidence-Based Medicine and Nursing (APEBMN) Workshop & Conference has grown into a leading regional platform for training and capacity-building in evidence-based healthcare over more than two decades.
The inaugural Asia Pacific Evidence-Based Medicine (APEBM) Workshop & Conference took place from 22 to 25 January 2003 at the Clinical Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Singapore, under the chairmanship of Professor Lim Seng Gee. From the outset, the organisers defined three core objectives: to teach the principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM), to develop practical skills for applying EBM in clinical practice, and to cultivate the ability to teach EBM to others.
In its early years, the workshop built a strong reputation through learner-centred pedagogy that integrated interactive small-group teaching with high-quality plenary lectures. Following the 5th APEBM in 2007, leadership transitioned, with Professor Shirley Ooi taking on the chairing role from 2008. In 2011, Professor Shirley Ooi and Assistant Professor Irwani Ibrahim assumed co-chair roles, driving a phase of expansion and consolidation.
In 2010, during the 8th workshop in Penang, Malaysia, the organisers expanded the conference to include nursing, renaming it the Asia Pacific Evidence-Based Medicine and Nursing (APEBMN). This shift reflected a growing emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and the integration of evidence-based practice across healthcare professions.
Over time, APEBMN has attracted a diverse international faculty and participants from across the Asia-Pacific region. The programme has featured globally recognised leaders in EBM, including Professor Gordon Guyatt, alongside expert faculty from Australia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, and the Philippines. These contributors have strengthened the conference’s academic rigor and international standing.
The organisers have continuously refined the programme to address varying levels of expertise, from foundational EBM training to advanced critical appraisal, while also offering dedicated tracks for educators and nursing professionals. The curriculum consistently emphasises the five core domains of EBM: therapy, systematic reviews, diagnosis, harm, and prognosis, and incorporates emerging methodologies such as network meta-analysis and non-inferiority trials.
The conference has demonstrated resilience and adaptability. The organisers cancelled the planned 18th APEBMN in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and successfully resumed the series in 2024. By 2026, the 20th APEBMN Workshop & Conference, held at the National University Hospital in Singapore, stands as a testament to nearly two decades of sustained commitment to advancing evidence-based practice in the region. With continued participation from internationally renowned experts and a strong emphasis on teaching excellence, APEBMN remains one of the premier EBM training platforms in the Asia-Pacific.
Faculty
Organising Committee
Assistant Professor Irwani Ibrahim
Chairperson, APEBMN Organising Committee
Chairperson, NUH EBM Sub-Committee
Senior Consultant, Emergency Medicine Department, National University Hospital, Singapore
Adjunct Professor Shirley Ooi
Chairperson, APEBMN Organising Committee
Chairperson, NUH EBM Sub-Committee
Senior Consultant, Emergency Medicine Department, National University Hospital, Singapore
Medical Clinical Education Lead, National University Hospital, Singapore
Adjunct Associate Professor See Kay Choong
Chairperson, APEBMN Organising Committee
Chairperson, NUH EBM Sub-Committee
Senior Consultant, Emergency Medicine Department, National University Hospital, Singapore
Medical Clinical Education Lead, National University Hospital, Singapore
Professor Lim Seng Gee
Senior Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore
Senior Consultant, Adult Liver Transplantation Programme, National University Centre for Organ Transplantation, National University Hospital, Singapore
Associate Professor Marion Aw
Head & Senior Consultant, Division of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition, Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat- National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, Singapore
Senior Consultant, Paediatric Liver Transplantation Programme, National University Centre for Organ Transplantation, National University Hospital, Singapore
Associate Professor Edwin Chan
Senior Advisor, Singapore Clinical Research Institute, CRIS
Director, Cochrane Singapore
Dr Kuan Win Sen
Senior Consultant, Emergency Medicine Department, National University Hospital, Singapore
Senior Consultant, Emergency Medicine Department, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore
International Faculty
Professor Gordon Guyatt
Distinguished Professor, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact
Faculty of Health Sciences
McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
Dr Rafidah Binti Atan
Associate Professor (Practice) and Intensivist
Clinical School Johor Bahru
Monash University, Malaysia
Professor Antonio Dans
Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine
University of the Philippines, Manila, The Philippines
Professor Leonila Dans
Department of Paediatrics and Department of Clinical Epidemiology, College of Medicine
University of the Philippines, Manila, The Philippines
Professor Lai Nai Ming
Professor in Paediatrics
Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Taylor's University, Malaysia
Dr Harris Lam
Chief Nursing Officer, Head Office
Hospital Authority of Hong Kong
Professor Craig Mellis
Emeritus Professor, Medicine
Sydney Medical School-Central, Faculty of Medicine
University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Professor Kameshwar Prasad
Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurology
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Director
Clinical Epidemiology
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Ms Maria Vanessa Villarruz-Sulit
Registered Nurse & Clinical Epidemiologist
Asia Pacific Center for Evidence-Based Healthcare
Manila, The Philippines
Local Faculty
Professor Koh Woon Puay
Duke-NUS Medical School
Dean’s Office (Medicine)
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Professor Lee Yung Seng
Group Chief, Paediatrics
Co-Director, National University Centre for Women and Children, NUHS
Senior Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, National University Hospital, Singapore
Adjunct Associate Professor Lau Yew Weng Perry
Senior Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, National University Hospital, Singapore
Senior Consultant, Paediatric Kidney Transplantation Programme, NUCOT, Singapore
Adjunct Associate Professor Soh Jian Yi
Senior Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, National University Hospital, Singapore
Adjunct Associate Professor Nicholas Ng
Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, National University Hospital, Singapore
Dr Benjamin Leong
Senior Consultant, Emergency Medicine Department, National University Hospital, Singapore
Dr Matthew Low
Consultant, Emergency Medicine Department, National University Hospital, Singapore
Adjunct Associate Professor Tiah Ling
Visiting Consultant, Emergency Medicine
Changi General Hospital, Singapore
Clinical Assistant Professor Seah Yi-En Clara
Senior Consultant, Emergency Medicine
Changi General Hospital, Singapore
Clinical Assistant Professor Gan Han Nee
Senior Consultant, Emergency Medicine
Changi General Hospital, Singapore
Dr Nur Diana Binte Zakaria
Senior Consultant, Emergency Medicine
Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
Dr Andrew Wong Peng Yong
Consultant, Family Medicine
Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
Delegates Information
Objectives of Conference
To learn the principles of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
To develop the skills to apply EBM confidently in clinical practice
To strengthen the ability to teach EBM effectively and inspire others
For Clinicians & Others
Basic and Advanced Group
A placement checklist will be provided during registration to help participants choose the group (Basic or Advanced) that best matches their experience.
Basic Group
Who Should Join?
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Participants new to EBM who want a strong start in understanding and applying its principles
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Participants who have some EBM knowledge and would like to refresh their foundational understanding
Content Highlights
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Foundation of EBM illustrating the key principles through the five core EBM modules:
(1) Therapy (Randomnized Controlled Trials)
(2) Systematic Reviews
(3) Diagnosis
(4) Harm
(5) Prognosis -
Methodological search of databases
Advanced Group
Who Should Join?
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Participants who have previously attended EBM workshops and wish to deepen their analytical and appraisal skills.
Content Highlights
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Advanced coverage of the same five EBM modules as the Basic Group, using more complex and challenging papers
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Introduction to advanced study designs such as:
- Network Meta-Analysis
- Non-Inferiority Trials
EBM Champion
For EBM Champion Trainers - Trainers from hospitals or academic institutions who wish to teach EBM and already have a solid foundation in EBM.
Who Should Join?
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Current or aspiring EBM teachers with a solid foundation in EBM who wish to refine their teaching approach.
Content Highlights
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Conducted by renowned EBM teachers
Freestyle teaching skills
Bring your own materials
Learn to design and deliver impactful EBM sessions
Demonstrate teaching skills and receive live critique
Nursing Group
Who Should Join?
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The group is created specifically for nurses who wish to stengthen their ability to apply and teach Evidence-Based Nursing (EBN).
Content Highlights
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Use of nursing-relevant articles
Foundation of EBM illustrating the key principles through the five core modules:
(1) Therapy (Randomized Controlled Trials)
(2) Systematic Reviews
(3) Diagnosis
(4) Harm
(5) Prognosis
Methodological search of databases
Official Hotel Partner
Park Avenue Rochester
31 Rochester Drive Park, Singapore 138637
Delegates can enjoy special rates at our partner hotel - more details coming soon.
Registration Details
Registration and payment
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All conference registrations must be completed through the official registration platform.
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Confirmation of place will be sent to the delegates within 5 working days upon completion of online registration and receipt of full payment.
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Registration without payment will be deemed incomplete and will not be processed.
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No onsite registration or payment is allowed.
Invoice and Receipts
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Payment for the conference fees can be made via Stripe. Upon successful payment, attendees will receive an automatic invoice generated by the Stripe platform. The automatic invoice from Stripe serves as proof of payment but does not constitute a GST tax invoice.
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For those claiming from your institution and require a GST tax INVOICE, please register through the company-sponsored mode so that we can issue the invoice directly to your institution. Invoices can only be issued to an institution and NOT to an individual.
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Individual delegates who make payment by credit card through Stripe will automatically receive a NUH official receipt on the first day of the conference. If you need the official receipt before the first day of the conference please request in writing to the Conference Secretariat.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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Cancellation or withdrawal of registration must be conveyed to the Conference Secretariat in writing.
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Full refund with a S$100 admin fee will be imposed for cancellations received before 31 December 2026.
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No refund if the cancellation notice is received from 1 January 2027 onwards.
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No refund if the delegates do not attend the conference regardless of the circumstances, which includes COVID-19 related absenteeism.
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No refund should there be any request to change from EBM Champion to Basic/Advanced Group after registration and/or payment has been made.
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Delegates are encouraged to exercise social responsibility and avoid attending the conference if they are unwell.
Replacement Policy
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Delegates who are unable to attend the conference may send a replacement, subject to approval by the committee.
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Replacement requests must be submitted in writing to the Conference Secretariat at least one month prior to the conference.
Liability & Disclaimer
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The organiser is not responsible for any personal injury, loss, or damage to property incurred during the conference.
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The organisers reserve the right to cancel the conference and fully refund the fees paid in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Acceptance of Terms
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By registering, you accept all the above-mentioned guidelines and agree that NUH may collect, use and disclose the data that you have provided for the purpose of processing and administering your application to our programme.