{"id":15280,"date":"2026-09-01T15:05:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T07:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alumni.nus.edu.sg\/thealumnus\/?p=15280"},"modified":"2026-09-01T15:05:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T07:05:30","slug":"a-community-that-keeps-coming-home-duke-nus-celebrates-alumni-at-second-alumni-reunion-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alumni.nus.edu.sg\/thealumnus\/2026\/09\/01\/a-community-that-keeps-coming-home-duke-nus-celebrates-alumni-at-second-alumni-reunion-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"A Community that Keeps Coming Home: Duke-NUS Celebrates Alumni at Second Alumni Reunion Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Held at Sheraton Towers Singapore on 19 June 2026, Duke-NUS\u2019 second Alumni Reunion Dinner brought together alumni from across 16 graduating cohorts, representing a growing community of over 1,000 graduates whose journeys continue to shape healthcare, research and education in Singapore and beyond.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A heartwarming reunion of Duke-NUS alumni, filled with inspiring conversations and treasured memories. \/\/ Image credit: Duke-NUS Medical School<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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A follow-up to last year\u2019s inaugural Alumni Appreciation Dinner, this year\u2019s reunion was a celebration of the people who helped shape the School, and who continue to carry the Duke-NUS spirit into clinics, labs, classrooms and communities.<\/p>

The evening was attended by Mr Tony Chew, Founding Chair of the Duke-NUS Governing Board, Mr Goh Yew Lin, Chair of the Duke-NUS Governing Board, as well as faculty, leaders and members of the Duke-NUS community.<\/p>

In his welcome address, Prof\u00a0Patrick Tan<\/a>, Dean of Duke-NUS, reflected on the many ways alumni continue to contribute to the School and the wider healthcare ecosystem. While their paths have taken them in different directions, he noted that they remain an integral part of the Duke-NUS story and a powerful expression of the School\u2019s impact and potential.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Duke-NUS Dean Prof Patrick Tan welcomes alumni back for a special reunion. \/\/ Image credit: Duke-NUS Medical School<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Dr Edwin Yang from the Class of 2016, President of the\u00a0Duke-NUS Medical Alumni (DNMA)<\/a>, echoed Prof Tan\u2019s sentiments and encouraged those who need help beyond Duke-NUS\u2019 doors to lean on the alumni community for support.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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In a presentation of new initiatives to look forward to, Alumni Affairs lead Dr Eric Cher, from the Class of 2014, unveiled an upcoming series of evening career talks. Hosted by alumni for alumni and catering to individuals across different career stages, the sessions will include Q&A segments as well as networking opportunities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

This year\u2019s dinner also saw alumni nominate and vote for their peers who have contributed tirelessly to Duke-NUS over the years in three new award categories.<\/p>

Having played a pivotal role in strengthening the alumni community, Dr Anu Pandey from the Class of 2015 took home the Exemplary Alumni Award. Meanwhile, Dr Wong Ker Yi from the Class of 2012 received the Inspiring Alumni Award for her commitment to education, mentorship and research at Duke-NUS dedication to nurturing students.<\/p>

For her exceptional leadership and helping to Singapore\u2019s healthcare landscape with her forward-thinking innovation, Dr\u00a0Rena Dharmawan<\/a>\u00a0from the Class of 2011 was recognised as the inaugural Visionary Alumni.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr Eric Cher shares various opportunities for alumni and students to connect. \/\/ Image credit: Duke-NUS Medical School <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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As the alumni celebrated each other\u2019s achievements, reminisced their time in medical school and captured precious new moments together at a photo booth, it was clear that while their paths may have diverged, they will forever have a home in the community they built in Duke-NUS.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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This article first appeared on Duke-NUS’ website<\/a> on 24 June 2026.\u00a0<\/em><\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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