Training & Fellowships

General and Ambulatory Paediatrics (GAP)

Overview

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Programme(s)

General and Ambulatory Medicine (GAP)

General and Ambulatory Medicine (GAP)

Objective

On completion, the Fellow will gain a good understanding and appreciation of approach to diagnosis of and management of general paediatric medical conditions, including neonatology and emergency medicine where indicated.

Course Contents

Teaching Programme

Didactic core lectures for general paediatric conditions
Subspecialty in-service teaching
Paediatric Medicine journal club
Paediatric Medicine Weekly CICU rounds
Paediatric combined x-ray rounds
Monthly invited speakers
Bedside tutorials and topic discussion
Monthly hospital-wide conference
Subspecialty teachings e.g. weekly cardiac conference, neuroradiology round, respiratory rounds etc.

Method

On the job training, formal lectures and journal club

For Whom

Paediatricians

Pre-requisite

Candidates must be medical graduates from recognized medical schools as determined by the Singapore Medical Council or a degree that can be registered by the Singapore Medical Council.

Duration

Year

Three-year posting*

One year of compulsory postings comprising of two months of Gastroenterology, Neurology, Respiratory Medicine, Critical Care and 1 month of Endocrinology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Haem-Oncology
Six months in Neonatology
Six months in Children’s Emergency
Three months elective * and nine months of General & Ambulatory Paediatrics

* Elective postings can include postings to paediatric community services e.g. School Health Service, Child Guidance Clinic, Child Development Unit or any elected subspecialty rotation

Two-year posting*

One year of compulsory postings comprising of two months of Gastroenterology, Neurology, Respiratory Medicine, Critical Care and 1 month of Endocrinology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Haem-Oncology
Six months in Neonatology
Six months in Children’s Emergency

One-year posting*

One year of compulsory postings comprising of two months of Gastroenterology, Neurology, Respiratory Medicine, Critical Care and 1 month of Endocrinology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Haem-Oncology

* Duration and posting type may vary according to service and candidates' needs

Training Dates/Period

To enquire before applying

Certification

Certificate of fellowship at the end of the attachment

Positions/Training Places

One to two fellowship training positions will be given for a given duration

Course Fee

Trainees should be self-funded or sponsored by their own institution.

Hands-on fellowship:
Administration & Processing Fee: SGD$150
Fellowship Fees: SGD$500 to SGD$1000/month

For hands-on fellowship, Singapore Medical Council (SMC) registration and medical indemnity coverage are required.
SMC Application Fees: SGD$180 (approximate, correct as of January 2009)
Indemnity Coverage (by MPS): SGD$490 (approximate, correct as of January 2009)

Non hands-on fellowship (Observer):
Administration & Processing Fee: SGD$50
Fellowship Fees: SGD$500 /month