Thong Chai Institute of Medical Research (TCIMR) was established in 2003 focusing on TCM research and Clinical Practice Education. It is part of Singapore Thong Chai Medical Institution (STCMI) which was founded in 1867 to provide free Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment to all regardless of race, religion and nationality.TCIMR is an approved charity organisation, recognised with Institution of a Public Character(IPC) status, whereby all donations given will be given a 250% tax deduction.

Objective 1: To provide advanced TCM courses to upgrade the professional standards of TCM practitioners in Singapore
To upgrade the professional standards of TCM practitioners, TCIMR has been collaborating with various TCM universities in China and actively inviting both international and local well-known and experienced TCM practitioners and professors to conduct lectures to TCM physicians in Singapore. TCIMR has also been providing clinical guidance for TCM students from NTU and the Institute of Chinese Medical Studies since 2007. To date, TCIMR has conducted numerous clinical training for thousands of TCM students and its training program has been well received by the various institutions and students in terms of its management, planning, lectures, and staff members. TCIMR has also been providing joint Master's and Doctorate programmes with Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (LNUTCM).
Objective 2: To carry out, promote, or provide finance and facilities for medical research in traditional Chinese medicine and treatment.
TCIMR has been actively promoting and conducting various clinical research, with the utmost support and collaborative efforts of STCMI physicians. Currently, our physicians are actively engaged in various medical research projects in collaboration with Singapore public hospitals in the hope to better meet the health needs of Singapore's growing and ageing population.