Overview
Training in parkinsonism and movement disorders including DBS patient selection, intraoperative evaluation and programming, rating scales and research.
The programme
- Training type
- Clinical Fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months
- Start
- Not stated on official page
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- Not stated on official page
- Department
- Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute (SingHealth)
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Completed basic neurology training (plus NNI general criteria)
- International applicants
- Yes — programmes are designed for overseas physicians (trained fellows from 15+ countries); must be sponsored by home government/health authority/employer
- Visa support
- NNI assists with Singapore Medical Council temporary registration and Ministry of Manpower Training Employment Pass (TEP)
- Licence requirement
- Singapore Medical Council temporary medical registration; MPS malpractice indemnity cover
How to apply
- Deadline
- At least 9 months before the intended start date
- Application method
- Online FormSG application with NNI form, CV, 2 recommendation letters and employer support letter, at least 9 months before start
Funding
- Funding
- Self-funded/sponsored — all training and personal expenses borne by the applicant; S$545 processing fee after acceptance