Overview
Training in transthoracic, stress (exercise and pharmacological) and transoesophageal including intraoperative echocardiography.
The programme
- Focus
- Echocardiography / cardiac imaging
- Training type
- Clinical Fellowship (hands-on)
- Duration
- 12 months
- Start
- Approx. 6-9 months after provisional offer (processing with relevant authorities)
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- Completion proves experience gained; does not imply recognition for registration with any medical council
- Department
- Department of Cardiology
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- MMed, MRCP or equivalent; 2 years of general cardiology training; preferably competent in basic 2D, M-mode and colour-Doppler interpretation
- International applicants
- Yes - NHCS offers fellowship positions each year to cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiac anaesthetists, including overseas fellows (estimated costs listed for foreign trainees)
- Visa support
- Training Employment Pass (Ministry of Manpower) required - fee SGD 360
- Licence requirement
- Temporary Medical Registration with the Singapore Medical Council
How to apply
- Deadline
- Reviewed twice a year: applications received 1 Feb-31 Jul reviewed in Oct/Nov; applications received 1 Aug-31 Jan reviewed in Apr/May
- Application method
- Email completed NHCS Fellowship Application Form and CV to the NHCS Fellowship Administrator, Office of Training & Education (nhcs.ote@nhcs.com.sg)
Funding
- Funding
- Self-funded; NHCS does not offer stipends or accommodation. Estimated costs: NHCS administrative fee SGD 500, SMC temporary registration SGD 300 + practising certificate SGD 550, Training Employment Pass SGD 360, malpractice insurance SGD 455-910