We are delighted to share that Dr Andre Matthias Müller and Dr Tan Kian Wei Alvin have received the NUHS Teaching Excellence Award 2026 in recognition of their contributions to Health Professions Education.
Presented by the National University Health System (NUHS), the award recognises excellence in teaching and contributions to the education and development of healthcare professionals. It honours educators who embody the NUHS values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Patient-Centredness, while demonstrating passion and innovation in nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Dr Andre is Senior Lecturer at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and was recognised for his contributions across Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing. His contributions include the planning, implementation and coordination of Pillar 1 of the Common Healthcare Curriculum, which enrols more than 900 students. He has also facilitated personal development workshops for first-year medical students and mentored first-year healthcare students through their year-long experience working with real patients.
Dr Alvin, Adjunct Lecturer at the School, was recognised for his contributions across Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing through Pillar 4 of the Common Healthcare Curriculum, which focuses on Data Literacy. He has also contributed to the planning, coordination and teaching of the undergraduate medical curriculum in Public Health and Occupational Medicine. His commitment to high-quality, interdisciplinary education strengthens students’ learning foundational competencies and equips future healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills for evidence-based clinical practice.
Please join us in extending our warmest congratulations to Dr Andre and Dr Alvin on this well-deserved recognition. We celebrate their dedication to teaching and their contributions to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.