Tan Ker Kan

Biography

 Asst Prof Tan Ker Kan graduated from the medical school at the National University of Singapore, and obtained his fellowship diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He completed the fellowship training programme in Colorectal Surgery, at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia. During his time there, he received formal training in advanced laparoscopic colorectal surgery, and complex pelvic operations such as exenterations for recurrent and advanced pelvic malignancy. Asst Prof Tan has a keen interest in the field of clinical research, and has authored numerous publications and book chapters. He is also an invited reviewer for renowned journals including Lancet and British Journal of Surgery. Dr Tan is also active in his role as a Clinical Lecturer in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, where he is involved in the education of both medical students and surgical trainees.

Research Interest

 Medicinal Science