Dr. Yih Tham

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tham Yih Chung is an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore, specializing in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. With extensive clinical training as an optometrist and a PhD in ocular epidemiology, he plays a crucial role in the Centre for Innovation & Precision Eye Health. His research primarily focuses on visual impairment, age-related eye diseases, and the applications of ocular imaging and deep learning. As a co-lead in Population Data Science, Dr. Tham is involved in the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that screen for significant age-related eye diseases. He is a founding member of the Asian Eye Epidemiology Consortium and contributes to the Singapore Epidemiology Eye Diseases study. To date, he has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles in reputable journals such as The Lancet Digital Health, Nature Biomedical Engineering, and Ophthalmology. His accolades include the President Graduate Fellowship Award from NUS and the National Medical Research Council’s Transition Award. Dr. Tham's work significantly impacts the understanding and treatment of eye health in the community.

Research Interests

Requirements for National University of Singapore

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:3.5
Overall
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with Honors or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • GRE Score Report
  • TOEFL/IELTS Score Report
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Recommendation Letters
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics