Neurology: SENIOR Residency Programme

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NEUROLOGY

SENIOR Residency Programme


Discover the Neurology Senior Our Curriculum
Residency Programme The Neurology Senior Residency programme is a three-
year training programme. Harnessing the strengths of our
You will be given opportunities for rotations at inpatient and
outpatient clinics, and take on neurodiagnostic laboratory
large number of patients and staff in both the SGH and training, Neurology subspecialty and elective postings. You
TTSH campuses, we have a combined Senior Residency can expect structured teaching through teaching rounds
The SingHealth Neurology Senior Residency
programme with two training sites and you will be rotated to and activities, journal clubs and grand round presentations.
programme aims to nurture the next generation of
both of them during your training. You will have a principal You will also be encouraged to participate in research,
neurologists to become excellent Clinicians, Educators
site supervisor who will mentor you throughout your three educational and quality initiatives as part of the holistic
and Scientists.
years and ensure your learning needs are met. training for medical practitioners. To help you achieve your
learning milestones and master the necessary competencies,
We are seeking Residents who demonstrate dedication,
At each training site, Neurology Senior Residents will we offer regular assessments, evaluations, feedback and
intellectual inquisitiveness and professional
receive training in both inpatient and outpatient settings. individualised progression plans.
responsibility. You should be an advocate for your
patients, work closely with team members, and
provide humanistic care of the highest professional

Your Career Prospects & Development


and ethical standards. If being part of an evolving
specialty with huge potential for future
discovery excites you, read on to find
out more. Upon completion of Senior Residency training, Residents can either join our institution as a staff
member or other local/overseas medical institutes to pursue your niche in clinical, academic or
research work. SingHealth offers four career tracks on completion of advanced specialty
training – Clinician Practitioner, Clinician Educator, Clinician Researcher and Clinician
Administrator. As you grow your specialist career in Neuroscience Academic
Clinical Programme (ACP)*, you will find a myriad of opportunities available
in the areas of education and research.

Your Learning Experience *ACP is a cluster-wide framework for all clinical specialties to
advance in Academic Medicine with resources and funding
support from SingHealth and Duke-NUS. Each ACP is based
Hear from
EVOLVING SPECIALTY THAT TRANSFORMS LIVES
Neurology is an evolving specialty with huge potential.
COMMITTED AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED
FACULTY
on a clinical discipline and brings together all specialists in the
discipline across various institutions for greater synergies in
clinical care, education and research.
our Residents
Modern technologies and novel research in the last few Our Faculty members are a diverse group of Clinicians,
decades have provided new insights into the mysteries of Scientists and Educators who take pride in helping our
the nervous system. We now have a better understanding Neurology Senior Residents gain the skills required to The transition from Junior to Senior Residency is a
of the mechanisms of neurological diseases, and these become master clinicians and critical thinkers. We are well- career milestone; the accretion of responsibilities
insights have led to better diagnostic tests and more represented across the subspecialties of Neurology and are and knowledge required can be daunting, but the
effective therapeutic options. actively engaged in the clinical management of patients, programme is well-paced and progressively taught
teaching medical students and Residents as well as clinical by dedicated and nurturing Faculty. I am grateful
Today, we are able to treat more neurological conditions and translational research. Our internationally recognised for the training in SingHealth Residency, which
than ever before and transform previously devastating staff provide mentorship to Senior Residents to help has provided an ample range of cases to build my
disorders into manageable ones. We can now cure some them develop fulfilling and successful careers. The quality experience and subspecialty exposure.
neurological diseases and improve the functional outcomes relationships and strong camaraderie in our department
and quality of lives of our patients. means that Senior Residents and Faculty work hand-in- DR NEWMAN CHENG
hand in patient care, teaching, and research, and enjoy Neurology Senior Resident, Year 2018
LEADING NEUROLOGY TEACHING AND RESEARCH lively interactions, both at work and leisure.
CENTRE
You will train at the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) STRUCTURED BUT FLEXIBLE PROGRAMME It has been a really exciting time with the Neurology Senior Residency
– the largest Neurology teaching, research and healthcare We offer a comprehensive, structured, yet flexible Programme! The wide variety of cases, well-paced programme and great
provider in Singapore. With our large pool of clinicians in programme that provides diverse clinical experiences support from the department and Faculty makes learning enjoyable. We
two campuses — Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and in order to meet the career goals of each individual. The are constantly engaged, challenged and still given ample space to grow
Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), NNI provides Neurology programme is based on a competency framework with clear and develop interests in the various subspecialties. The programme is
services to SGH, TTSH, Changi General Hospital (CGH), Khoo milestones. You will be trained to fulfil these seven major also very receptive to feedback and willing to change readily to suit our
Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) and Sengkang General Hospital physician roles: medical expert, communicator, collaborator, learning needs. I would not be able to ask for a better training programme!
(SKH). We also provide tertiary care to regional patients manager, health advocate, scholar, and professional.
regularly. Our diverse patient population provides ample DR CHUANG DING FANG
opportunities for Senior Residents to manage the entire Neurology Senior Resident, Year 2018
spectrum of neurological disorders.
Get in touch
Email us
Neurology (NNI SGH Campus):
[email protected]
Neurology (NNI TTSH Campus):
[email protected]

www.singhealthresidency.com.sg
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