Even though his career is filled with extraordinary achievements, dr. After all, maybe he is going through his best times in his old age. Having paved the way for young cardiologists and medical professionals to enjoy the fruits of their labor, he can now focus on what he loves most: interacting with people.
While taking a leisurely 10 minute walk around the hospital, Dr. After all, he acts like a tour guide, sharing the history of various clinics and their specialist doctors. Shortly before leaving to meet his friends at Lucky Plaza, in the lift lobby he met two people from Malaysia who worked at another clinic – their faces lit up as if they had met a beloved grandfather – and he didn’t hesitate to praise Malaysians.
In his office, it was obvious that the computer was absent from his desk. According to him, computers will only be a “distraction”, making him unable to give full attention to patients.
“I enjoy the medical world. It’s very interesting because you meet different people all the time. And of course, while in hospital, you can meet colleagues, enjoy tea and lunch together,” he added.
“As we get older, the number of patients decreases; that’s natural. However, I can’t imagine not doing anything at home. There are many people who dream of retirement, but when it comes, they end up feeling bored.”
Dr.’s wife After all, he died more than a decade ago, and his three children have had successful careers and families of their own, so he is even more motivated to continue working.
The retirement age in Singapore is “still quite young,” he said. “There are many people who after retirement remain active in business with their colleagues or sit on company boards.”
Curriculum vitae of Dr. After all, the long list lists around 15 directorships or memberships in official bodies since 1986. Some of these include chairmanship of the Singapore National Medical Research Council from 1994 to 2000, and deputy chairman of the Singapore Public Service Commission from 2010 to 2013.
“My father was once invited to join politics, but he refused because he liked meeting patients,” said Dr. After all, junior.
