My affiliation with the O&G dates back to 1972 after I graduated from the University of Singapore Faculty of Medicine and started my housemanship in KK Women's and Children's Hospital. In 1998, I became an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist after I obtained my postgraduate degrees, MMed (O&G) and MRCOG (UK). In 1982, as a Senior Registrar, I was awarded a HMDP Fellowship to Japan to undergo training in Gynae Cancer Surgery. On my return, I continued to perform complex gynae and gynaeoncological surgery and in 2006, I was appointed Head and Consultant in the Department of Gynaecological Oncology. Up to the time when I became a Senior Consultant 25 years ago and thereafter, I have been mentor and teacher to many generations of O&G trainees, specialists and Fellows from overseas.