TTSH ICU – Palliative Care Healthcare Manpower Development Plan Fellowship (Local)
Professional requirements: Registration with Specialist Accreditation Board (SAB) in Palliative Medicine
Admission criteria:
- Completed Senior Residency training in any of the following:
- Respiratory and Critical Care
- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
- Internal Medicine
Training duration: 6 months
Number of fellowships offered per year: 2
Clinical Fellowship Training Programme in Palliative Medicine
Professional requirements: Fulfils Singapore Medical Council (SMC) requirements for temporary registration
Admission criteria:
- Registrar or junior consultant grade or equivalent in their home country
- Preferably hold a postgraduate diploma or degree
- Good proficiency in written and verbal English language
- Obtain two separate letters of reference from Palliative Care Consultants from their home country
Training duration: 3-12 months
Number of fellowships per year: 4 fellows per year
Sponsorship and undertaking: The international medical graduate (IMG) – medical fellow must be sponsored by his/her government / regional health authority or an appropriate institution in their home country. They will sign a letter of undertaking to return to their home country upon completion of the fellowship programme. Kindly email ttsh.medicaleducationoffice@nhghealth.com.sg to enquire.
Clinical Observership in Palliative Medicine
Professional requirements: Fulfils Singapore Medical Council (SMC) requirements for temporary registration
Admission criteria:
- Good proficiency in written and verbal English language
- Registrar or junior consultant grade or equivalent in their home country
- Preferably hold a postgraduate diploma or degree
- Preferably obtain two separate letters of reference from Palliative Care Consultants from their home country
Training duration: 28 days or less
Number of observerships per year: Up to 2 clinical observerships per year
Sponsorship and undertaking: Applicant must be sponsored by his/her government / regional health authority or an appropriate institution in their home country. Applicants will sign a letter of undertaking to return to their home country upon completion of the observership programme. Kindly submit applications here.
