About CGF
Every year, an estimated 56.8 million people require palliative care, but only 14% of this number currently receive it.1 The world is in desperate need of clinician leaders and policy reform to raise the quality of care for the terminally ill.
The inaugural Cynthia Goh Palliative Care Fellowship (CGF) (Doctors only) aims to identify and develop the next generation of palliative care leaders in the Asia-Pacific region. Established in honour of the late Professor Cynthia Goh, a trailblazer of Singapore’s palliative care service, the CGF (Doctors only) seeks to create a regional fraternity that will advance the development of palliative care in the region.
Recipients can tailor their fellowship to individual needs and aspirations. It is administered by the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN) with support and direction from Lien Foundation.
The CGF (Doctors only) seeks to support 30 palliative care leaders over the next five years. At the end of the fellowship, the fellows will be equipped to advocate for:
- Laws that acknowledge and define palliative care as part of the healthcare system.
- National strategy for the implementation of palliative care.
- National standards defining how palliative care programmes must operate.
- Clinical guidelines for the delivery of palliative care services.
- Recognition of palliative care as a medical specialty or sub-specialty.
1 https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/palliative-care
Register Your Interest
CGF: Register Your Interest
Application Form (Asia Pacific Applicants Only)
Applications for Batch 2 of fellows for the Cynthia Goh Palliative Care Fellowship (Doctors only) 2025 have closed. Thank you.
Application Form (European Applicants Only)
Applications for the Cynthia Goh Palliative Care Fellowship (Doctors only) for European Applicants have opened. To apply, please click here.
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Fellows: Batch 2
Dr Aaron Bak Ong Wong
Clinical Director Supportive & Palliative Care Service
Eastern Health
Australia
Dr Ann Toh Ying Pin
Principal Resident Physician
HCA Hospice
Singapore
Dr Attakorn Raksasataya
Palliative Care Consultant
Karunruk Palliative Care Center (KPC), Khon Kaen University
Director
Karunruk Palliative Care Research Collaboration Center (KPCRCC), Khon Kaen University
Thailand
Dr Lianda Tamara
Paediatric Palliative Care Consultant
Jang Seng Ie Palliative Center Husada Hospital
Indonesia
Dr Malama Tafuna'i
Chief Executive Officer
Samoa Cancer Society
Samoa
Dr Maricar Sabeniano
Director for Training & Advocacy
The Ruth Foundation for Palliative and Hospice Care
Philippines
Dr Mingota da Costa Herculano
Anaesthetist and Intensivist
Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares
Timor-Leste
Dr Selvarasa Mathurahan
Registrar Medical Administration
(MD Trainee)
Ministry of Health
Sri Lanka
Fellows: Batch 1
Dr Naveen Salins
Head of Department
Kasturba Medical College
India
Dr Neo Han Yee
Head of Department
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Singapore
Dr Rumalie Corvera
Chief Executive Officer
Ruth Foundation for Palliative and Hospice Care
Philippines
Dr Sharon Choo
Head of Palliative Care Unit
Sarawak General Hospital
Malaysia
Dr Shirlynn Ho
Head of Department
National Cancer Centre Singapore
Singapore
Collaborate with Us
From Individual Growth to Collective Strength: Partner with the Cynthia Goh Palliative Care Fellowship
By joining our collective vision, you are representing your country and participating in the research of human-centred co-design approach to develop a prototype for cancer palliative care upstreaming in South and East Asia.
Why Partner With Us?
By joining our collective vision, you will help:
- Empower Future Leaders: Support doctors in the Asia-Pacific as they develop clinical, advocacy, and leadership skills to advance palliative care.
- Shape Policy and Practice: Enable fellows to advocate for national strategies, standards, and recognition of palliative care as a medical specialty.
- Expand Impact: Build a regional fraternity of palliative care champions, inspired by the legacy of Professor Cynthia Goh.
How You Can Contribute
We invite partners from all sectors—hospitals, academic institutions, NGOs, foundations, and industry—to play a pivotal role:
- Validate and Amplify Our Vision: Engage your networks to promote the fellowship and encourage participation in our surveys and outreach.
- Facilitate Dialogue: Host or support discussions and events that raise awareness and foster collaboration in palliative care.
- Journey With Us: Collaborate in scaling this initiative—whether through mentorship, resource sharing, or advocacy.
- Support Servant Leadership: Join us in nurturing servant leaders who will drive sustainable change in palliative care.
Call to Action
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FAQ
1. Programme Aims and Vision
2. Eligibility Criteria
3. Programme Structure and Fellowship Experience
4. Mentorship and Individual Development
5. Selection Process
6. Assessment and Recognition
7. Application Process
8. Important Dates
Please note that the following timelines are indicative and subject to confirmation. Applicants are encouraged to regularly monitor the APHN website and official communication channels for the latest updates and announcements.
| Timeline | Activity |
| June–July 2026 | Applications open |
| 31 July 2026 | Application deadline (no late submissions accepted) |
| August 2026 | Interview invitations sent |
| August–September 2026 | Candidate interviews conducted |
| November 2026 | Fellowship results announced |
| January 2027 | Fellowship programme begins |
