Infectious Disease Service

Overview

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Programme(s)

1. Training in Paediatric Infectious Disease

Training in Paediatric Infectious Disease

Objective

Independent decision making for Infectious Disease problems. Ability to search and apply latest literature and evidence-based medicine. Interpret laboratory results in Infectious Disease.

Course Contents

New inpatient referrals to ID service, follow-up of ID referrals. Infection Control Training is included.

Method

On the job training, formal lectures and journal club

For Whom

Paediatricians who aspire to sub-specialise in Paediatric Infectious Disease

Pre-requisite

Masters in paediatrics

Duration

From three months to  two years observership or hand-on training is available

Training Dates/Period

From January to December for one year or from July to December for six months

Certification

Certificate of fellowship at the end of the attachment

Positions/Training Places

One position available

Course Fee

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

Funding

Candidates should be self-funded or have funding from external sources/institutions.

Contact of Organiser/Institution

Head of Service
Infectious Disease Service, Department of Paediatrics
Division of Medicine
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital