Overview
Integrated tertiary training in medical and surgical glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology, focusing on optic neuropathies with diagnostic overlap such as normal tension glaucoma.
The programme
- Training type
- Clinical Fellowship
- Duration
- 18 months (9 months basic + 9 months advanced)
- Start
- Not stated on official page
- Positions
- 1 per year
- Accreditation
- NUH fellowship certificate on completion of the full programme
- Department
- Department of Ophthalmology, National University Health System (NUHS)
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Recognised medical degree for SMC temporary registration; MMed (Ophthalmology), FRCS or equivalent with 2 years advanced general ophthalmology rotations; 3 years additional experience/advanced training preferable; teaching/research record; English (IELTS 7 each band, TOEFL iBT 100, or OET B if degree not taught in English); 2 referees; certificate of good standing; sponsorship by government, health authority or employer in home country
- International applicants
- Yes - programme accepts overseas doctors; NUH Fellowship Desk assists with registration and permits
- Visa support
- Yes - NUH Fellowship Desk assists in obtaining a Training Employment Pass (TEP) from the Ministry of Manpower after SMC approval
- Licence requirement
- Temporary medical registration with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC); BCLS certification on boarding; malpractice and health insurance
How to apply
- Deadline
- Not stated on official page
- Application method
- Email ophthalmology_fellowship@nuhs.edu.sg
Funding
- Funding
- Monthly salary; 15 days annual leave; processing fee S$560 (incl. GST) after acceptance