MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Family Medicine)
Sports Physician
Consultant, Changi Sports Medicine Centre
Consultant, Singapore Sports Medicine Centre
Dr. Ivy Lim received her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the National University of Singapore, and obtained her Master in Family Medicine in 2010 before commencing advanced training in sports medicine. She is the first locally trained female sports physician and is also a qualified family physician.
She practices at the Singapore Sports Medicine Centre at Novena and the Changi Sports Medicine Centre in Changi General Hospital. Her clinical interests include sports injuries, pre-participation screening, sports safety, exercise in women and the role of physical activity in chronic disease management. Dr. Lim has provided medical coverage for several sports events, including soccer and triathlon. She was the chief equipment officer for the 2011 OSIM Singapore International Triathlon, and the Chief Medical Officer for the ONE Fighting Championship in 2011 and 2012.
Dr. Lim is the Research Director for Exercise is Medicine Singapore (EIMS), an affiliate of the American College of Sports Medicine, and has presented her work at local and international conferences. She is regularly featured in the media and healthcare forums, where she contributes her expertise on sports and exercise related topics for the public and her fellow medical professionals. She has co-authored a chapter in the book “Boys to Men: a complete guide for National Servicemen”. In addition, she has served in various committees including the Secretariat of the National Sports Safety Committee in 2007, as well as the inter-agency Healthy Youth Committee spearheaded by the Ministry of Education, promoting physical and mental health in schoolchildren. She was a youth ambassador for the inaugural 2010 Youth Olympic Games Athlete Committee. Currently, she sits in the executive committee of the Sports Medicine Association of Singapore, and is also part of the National Sports Safety Committee. She is also a tutor for the Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (GDFM) Programme.
As an athlete, Dr. Lim has been active in Air Rifle Shooting since her student days, winning various accolades including the National University of Singapore Sportsgirl of the Year Award in 2003 and the Sports Excellence (SPEX) Grant from Singapore Sports Council. She represented Singapore in the 10m Air Rifle event at the Southeast Asian Games as well as numerous world cups and regional championships. Other than sport shooting, she currently enjoys swimming and pilates during her free time.
Practice Address
Singapore Sports Medicine Centre
10 Sinaran Drive, Novena Medical Center, #08-07 to 11, #08-32 to 33, Singapore 307506
Tel: 6737 1000
Changi Sports Medicine Centre
2 Simei St. 3, Changi General Hospital, Singapore 529889
Tel: 6850 3333