Training & Fellowships

Neurology

Overview

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Programme(s)

Neurology

Paediatric Neurology Fellowship

Objective

At the end of the attachment, the fellow will be able to:

Manage common childhood neurological disorders and acute neurological emergencies
Be familiar with EEG reports and imaging studies
Order appropriate tests (metabolic, genetic, electrophysiologic) for suspected neurological disorders

Course Contents

This is a clinical attachment with emphasis on diagnosis, management and treatment of the various paediatric neurology conditions.

Method

Hands on clinical fellowship attachment – credentialing by Singapore Medical Council.

For Whom

Paediatricians who aspire to sub-specialise in Paediatric Neurology

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

Minimum six months

First three months:

Inpatient neurology rounds and consults, outpatient clinics

Other months:

Inpatient and outpatient neurology consults. Pending on the need of the fellow, elective rotations to the following facilities can be arranged:
Child Development Unit at KKH
EEG Laboratory at KKH
Diagnostic Imaging Centre (MRI/MRS) at KKH
Neuorophysiological Laboratory at the National Neuroscience Institute

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

Hands-on fellowship:
Administration & Processing Fee: SGD$150
Fellowship Fees: SGD$500 to SGD$1,000/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