Clinical Fellowship Training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Overview

We hope that the fellow will gain exposure and become competent in different areas of plastic surgery including: ; Reconstructive microsurgery ; Burns ; Craniofacial surgery ; Aesthetic Surgery

The programme

Focus

Plastic and reconstructive surgery

Training type

Clinical Fellowship (attachment for foreign doctors)

Duration

6 to 12 months There will be more hands-on experience and opportunities for the 12-month programme.

Start

Subject to SMC registration and work pass approval (clinical fellowship processing takes approx. 6-9 months after provisional offer)

Positions

2

Accreditation

Certificate of Training

Department

Musculoskeletal Sciences/ Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (PRAS)

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Plastic Surgeons with minimum 2-year clinical experience after obtaining relevant postgraduate medical qualification; Department requirement: Postgraduate medical qualification e.g. MRCS or equivalent ; Minimum 2 years of postgraduate training experience in relevant specialty (after obtaining the postgraduate medical qualification) ; Current position as Registrar, Resident or equivalent (AST level)

International applicants

Yes - SGH fellowship and attachment programmes are offered to foreign doctors for short-term clinical training (more than 1000 international doctors since 2000)

Visa support

Training Employment Pass application with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) upon successful SMC Temporary Registration

Licence requirement

Temporary Registration (for training) with the Singapore Medical Council

How to apply

Deadline

Rolling - applications reviewed monthly; cut-off is the last day of each month (Singapore time)

Application method

Apply through SGH Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI) with CV/posting history, case summary and two endorsed recommendation letters (one from Head of Institution/Department); online interview for clinical fellowship; queries pgmi.fellowships@sgh.com.sg

Funding

Funding

Training Fee: S$3,210 per month Programme funding source: Self-funded

Official sources