Fellowship Training in Interventional Cardiology

Overview

Theoretical and practical training in PCI including coronary stenting, rotational and directional atherectomy and balloon valvuloplasty.

Focus: Interventional cardiology
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: MMed, MRCP or equivalent; 3 years of general cardiology training; skilled in invasive diagnostic procedures with 1 year actively performing them; expected to start/participate in an interventional programme in home country
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

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: 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