Medical Education
Medical Education
Pre-Professional Education
Graduate Medical Education
Other Programmes and Faculty
Educational development at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) covers pre-professional and postgraduate training programmes for Medical, Nursing, Allied Health and Pharmacy. Students and trainees come from both local and overseas institutions.
Our Goals
Improving patient and population health through holistic, high-quality health professional education
Our Objectives
Learning Together
Embracing Change
Aspiring for Excellence
Reflecting on Experiences
Nurturing the Future
Education Director's Message
Health Professional Education (HPE) is key to improving patient care through optimising the training of healthcare service providers. The learning environment needs to evolve to meet the growing demand of complex patient care models. The COVID-19 saga introduced a 'new normal' with social limitations on the teaching-learning activities. Technology-Assisted Learning (TAL) is emerging to be a viable solution to address these contextual issues. It is timely that this e-learning platform be developed to provide a good channel for HPE and for communication to facilitate intra- and inter-professional interactions.
Medical
As a partnering healthcare institution, KTPH & YCH provides training in undergraduate medical education for two local medical schools:
Around 1000 medical students rotate through over 30 clinical postings here annually. Each posting is led by a teaching lead from the respective clinical department and supported by a posting coordinator from the Pre-Employment Clinical Training (PECT) Medical Team. The hospital has a comprehensive range of medical specialties and diverse patient base. A variety of pedagogical approaches are used, tailored to meet and enhance the learning experience of our students. Under the tutelage and careful supervision of our dedicated and experienced clinician faculty, they learn both the art and science of medicine at KTPH & YCH, within a safe, rich and conducive clinical environment.
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Nursing
Since 2017, we have trained about 2000 nursing students every year to support the nursing workforce movement by MOH. Our partners in nursing education include:
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
Parkway College for Nursing & Allied Health
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
In collaboration with our partners, we work together to refine and enhance our teaching curriculum. We also provide clinical education that focuses on developing and applying students’ classroom knowledge and skills in a clinical setting. Clinical practice placements expose students to practical issues and prepare them for entry level practice in a complex and diverse healthcare environment. Our nursing education team organises various activities for each clinical placement, such as the Student Forum and Celebration of Success for students. With a wide range of exposure and activities, we aim to nurture confident and competent nurses for the future workforce.
 Ms Tha Zin Aung
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Allied Health
Every year, the Allied Health Services train about 100 students altogether. We provide training for different services including Clinical Psychology, Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Social Service, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacy and Rehabilitation Services. Our partners include:
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
Parkway College of Nursing and Allied Health
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
Other overseas universities (Australia: Curtin University / Deakin University / Flinders University / New Castle University and Queensland University; New Zealand:University of Otago)
During the clinical placements, students are given the opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of doctors and nurses, to acquire different skills and knowledge based on their preferences and readiness. At the community hospital, our students learn to work closely in teams to establish holistic care plans for patients. They may also be paired with other students to do peer teaching and learning. They are guided to adopt an evidence-based approach to assess and manage patients. Throughout the journey, clinical educators work closely together with schools to monitor the students’ learning progress using a robust evaluation system.
Over the years, we have been receiving positive feedback from schools and students. Many appreciated that the placement at KTPH had equipped them for future employment and further study.
 Ms Chua Ee Cheng
|  Ms Nur Ruzanna Binte Maznin
|  Mr Ang Toon Sze (Hong Dunci)
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 Ms Phoenix Tong Po Yu
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Dental
The Dental Surgery department at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital is involved in training around 120 dental students at the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore (NUS) every year. The training includes didactic lessons, laboratory techniques, pre-clinical and clinical guidance on various disciplines such as:
Occlusion
Removable Prosthodontics
Fixed Prosthodontics
Endodontics
During the teaching sessions, our didactic and clinical educators are involved in imparting valuable knowledge to the dental students, as well as guiding and assessing the dental students in their laboratory, pre-clinical and clinical techniques. The dental students work closely with our clinical ducators as they learn to manage and treat patients in the various disciplines of clinical dentistry. Our clinical educators also help to evaluate the students' proficiency, providing timely feedback and guidance.
 Dr Low Huey Moon
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Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) has a longstanding tradition of providing high quality clinical training to our learners, aiming to groom them to become outstanding healthcare professionals, who will serve the community with passion and be future leaders in healthcare. In collaboration with the NHG Health and the Ministry of Health (MOH), our residents and trainees are immersed in a diverse and stimulating learning environment augmented by an experienced teaching faculty, and a comprehensive range of medical services.
Residents and trainees are further supported by a broad range of administrative services provided by a team of dedicated program coordinators under the Graduate Medical Education (GME) office at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) led by Dr Hilda Hu Haoling (Associate Designated Institutional Official, NHG Residency).
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National Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) Training
The National PGY1 Training at KTPH includes rotations in General Medicine, General Surgery and Orthopaedics Surgery. Our experienced faculty is dedicated to teaching and mentoring the next generation of doctors. Our aim is to create a supportive environment for the development of junior doctors by providing a structured and broad-based education in General Medicine, General Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery.
Find out more about NHG Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) Training at TTSH
NHG Residency Programmes
| Advanced Internal Medicine | Gastroenterology |
| Orthopaedic Surgery | Anaesthesiology |
| General Surgery | Otorhinolaryngology |
| Cardiology | Geriatric Medicine |
| Rehabilitation Medicine | Dermatology |
| Internal Medicine | Renal Medicine |
| Diagnostic Radiology | Palliative Medicine |
| Respiratory Medicine | Emergency Medicine |
| Plastic Surgery | Surgery-in-General |
| Endocrinology | Psychiatry |
| Sports Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Ophthalmology | Urology |
MOH Training Programmes
The following training programmes aim to provide trainees with the opportunity to develop their ability to deliver appropriate care to patients, through the learning and support from our experienced faculty and to enable them to qualify for exit as a specialist.
Basic, Advanced and Seamless Specialist Training
Sports Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine
Chemical Pathology
Find out more about Basic, Advanced and Seamless Specialist Training
National Pharmacy Residency Programme (Post Graduate Year 2)
Cardiology
Geriatric Medicine
Find out more about National Pharmacy Residency Programme (Post Graduate Year 2)
LKC School of Medicine Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine
The following training programmes aim to provide trainees with the opportunity to develop their ability to deliver appropriate care to patients, through the learning and support from our experienced faculty and to enable them to qualify for exit as a specialist.
KTPH Sports Medicine Centre (SMC) hosts the Lee Kong Chian (LKC) School of Medicine Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine. This is a year long program aimed at practicing doctors at the postgraduate level with an interest in sports medicine. The students are attached to the centre for 20 hours of clinical attachment during the program. This is an important part of the program which KTPH SMC participates in.
KTPH SMC sees about 10-12 students each year in this program with rotations to different areas within our multidisciplinary centre including sports and exercise medicine, sports surgery, physiotherapy, podiatry, acupuncture and sports dietetics.
Find out more about Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine
Fellowships
We offer the following training opportunities for healthcare professionals:
Hand Surgery Fellowship
The Hand Surgery Fellowship is Singapore Medical Council (SMC) approved and exposes the trainee to a wide range of general hand and reconstructive microsurgery in a busy public hospital. The Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery (HRM) service is provided in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at KTPH.
Download the information sheet using the link below to find out about selection criteria, curriculum and more.
KTPH Hand Surgery Fellowship
Applications can be made to our Medical Affairs department at ktph.medicalaffairs@nhghealth.com.sg.
Sport Surgery Fellowship
The Sports Surgery Fellowship is provided in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
Download the information sheet using the link below to find out about selection criteria, curriculum and more.
KTPH Sports Surgery Fellowship
Applications can be made to our Medical Affairs department at ktph.medicalaffairs@nhghealth.com.sg.
Regional Anaesthesia and Chronic Pain Fellowship
Our Department of Anaesthesia currently offers Regional Anaesthesia and Chronic Pain fellowship programmes under our wing. Our faculty members are highly motivated in teaching and keen to share their rich mix of international and local experiences.
Download the information sheet using the link below to find out about selection criteria, curriculum and more.
KTPH Regional Anaesthesia and Chronic Pain Fellowship
Applications can be made to our Medical Affairs department at ktph.medicalaffairs@nhghealth.com.sg.
Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
One of the core missions of the Geriatric Medicine Department is to deliver high-quality postgraduate and advanced specialist training in Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care. Over the years, we have taken great pride in supporting our senior residents and advanced trainees to successfully graduate as confident, compassionate, and highly competent geriatricians and palliative care physicians. This success is underpinned by a faculty of dedicated and passionate clinician teachers who provide a strong hands-on, holistic, and mentored training experience.
Download the information sheet using the link below to find out about selection criteria, curriculum and more.
KTPH Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
Applications can be made to our Medical Affairs department at ktph.medicalaffairs@nhghealth.com.sg.
Other Educational Programmes
Life Support Training at KTPH
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital is accredited by the Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council (SRFAC) as one of the Life Support Training Centres in Singapore. Following are the certifications available for enrolment at KTPH:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) + Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Life Support Course for Nurses (LSCN)
Find out more about Life Support Training at KTPH.
Alexandra Academy for Clinical and Emergency Sonography (AACES)
AACES was formed by a group of physicians interested in point of care ultrasound in Alexandra Hospital. Since Feb 2008, AACES has successfully organized and conducted at least 20 point of care ultrasound courses in Singapore. With succinct lectures and a focus on hands-on training, these courses have been very well received, both in the country and the region. These are some of the previously held courses:
CEURF Critical Care and Lung Ultrasound Course
AACES Lower Limb MSK Ultrasound Course
Echo Guided Resuscitation Course
Find out more about AACES Courses at KTPH.
Our Faculty
Our faculty comprises practitioners who are leaders in their respective specialties. Always ready to share their knowledge and insights, they are passionate about nurturing the future generation of healthcare professionals. Under these dedicated mentors, trainees will receive the support for them to thrive and grow in their respective field of practice.
Pre Professional Education (PPE)
Graduate Medical Education (GME)
Enquiries
Please email us at:
- Pre-Professional Education Education Unit:
ktph.edo@nhghealth.com.sg - Graduate Medical Education Unit:
ktph.gmeu@nhghealth.com.sg
Location
Yishun Community Hospital
Tower E, Level 2
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