MBBS (NUS, Singapore), MRCS (Surgery) (RCS, Edinburgh, United Kingdom), M Med (Ortho Surg) (NUS, Singapore), FRCSEd (Ortho) (RCS, Edinburgh, United Kingdom), FAMS (Academy of Medicine, Singapore)
Orthopaedic Surgery, Woodlands Hospital
Chief
Clinical Director, Office of Research Development & Scholarship
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Dr Ernest Kwek graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1997, and completed his advanced specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2008. Dr Kwek's areas of interest include orthopaedic trauma, with a special interest in pelvic-acetabular and peri-articular fractures. He was awarded an MOH Scholarship in orthopaedic trauma under Professor Richard Buckley in Calgary, Canada. In addition, Dr Kwek was also awarded a fellowship in limb reconstruction and deformity correction, which he completed under Professor Maurizio Catagni in Lecco, Italy. He has a particular interest in post-traumatic limb reconstruction, as well as the management of bone defects and non-unions. Dr Kwek has in turn trained several fellows from the region , and is a Visiting Consultant for Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Seng Kang General Hospital.
Dr Kwek is a recipient of numerous research and teaching awards. He has served as Programme Director of the NHG Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Programme, and is dedicated to training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. He has published top-cited papers, won research awards in international congresses, and published several book chapters. Dr Kwek was instrumental in establishing a vibrant research culture within the Orthopaedic Surgery Department of Tan Tock Seng Hospital. He has mentored medical students and residents to several grants, research awards and publications. Dr Kwek is also appointed Adjunct Associate Professor with the National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Whilst his focus has now shifted to administration in his new role as Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Woodlands Hospital, he remains dedicated to establishing research and academia as a foundation for clinical practice. His appointment as Clinical Director of Research will also see him striving to establish a hospital firmly grounded in scholarly practices and committed to research growth when the campus opens in 2024.
Dr Kwek speaks English, Mandarin and Hokkien.
Dr Ernest Kwek graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1997, and completed his advanced specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2008. Dr Kwek's areas of interest include orthopaedic trauma, with a special interest in pelvic-acetabular and peri-articular fractures. He was awarded an MOH Scholarship in orthopaedic trauma under Professor Richard Buckley in Calgary, Canada. In addition, Dr Kwek was also awarded a fellowship in limb reconstruction and deformity correction, which he completed under Professor Maurizio Catagni in Lecco, Italy. He has a particular interest in post-traumatic limb reconstruction, as well as the management of bone defects and non-unions. Dr Kwek has in turn trained several fellows from the region , and is a Visiting Consultant for Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Seng Kang General Hospital.
Dr Kwek is a recipient of numerous research and teaching awards. He has served as Programme Director of the NHG Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Programme, and is dedicated to training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. He has published top-cited papers, won research awards in international congresses, and published several book chapters. Dr Kwek was instrumental in establishing a vibrant research culture within the Orthopaedic Surgery Department of Tan Tock Seng Hospital. He has mentored medical students and residents to several grants, research awards and publications. Dr Kwek is also appointed Adjunct Associate Professor with the National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Whilst his focus has now shifted to administration in his new role as Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Woodlands Hospital, he remains dedicated to establishing research and academia as a foundation for clinical practice. His appointment as Clinical Director of Research will also see him striving to establish a hospital firmly grounded in scholarly practices and committed to research growth when the campus opens in 2024.
- Adjunct Associate Professor, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
- Adjunct Associate Professor, NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine
- Clinical Director of Research, Woodlands Health
- Chairman, Residency Advisory Committee (RAC) for Orthopaedic Surgery
- Chairman, Clinical Research Committee, Woodlands Health
- Institutional Representative, NHG Domain Specific Review Board
- Member, NHG Research Committee
- Member, NHG Tissue Compliance Committee
- Member, NHG Centre of Medical Technologies and Innovations (CMTI) Committee
- Member, NHG Research Data Oversight Steering Committee
- Member, NHG-LKC Clinician-Scientist Review Committee
- Member, Complaints Panel, Singapore Medical Council
- Member, Faculty of Medical Experts, Academy of Medicine Singapore
- National Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor
- Courage Medal Silver Proof Medallion for SARS
- Professor N Balachandran Memorial Essay Award
- Top 10 Cited Paper in Injury 2006-2008
- Jacques Duparc Award for 10 best e-posters during 11th EFORT Congress
- Top 10 Best Teacher Award, Division of Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
- Certificate of Commendation (Role Model), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
- Singapore Medical Journal Reviewer Recognition Award
- Best Poster Oral Presentation during 17th EFORT Congress, Geneva
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital Milestone Award for Integrated Hip Fracture Care Programme
- NHG Team Recognition Awards Bronze for Integrated Hip Fracture Care Programme
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital Certificate of Excellence, Antibiotic Guardian Award
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital 20 Years Long Service Award
- NHG Teaching Award for Senior Doctors
