Department of Paediatric Surgery
Overview
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Programme(s)
- Paediatric General Surgery
- Basic Surgical Trainee
- Advanced (Post-Basic) Specialty Trainee
Paediatric General Surgery
Objective
The objective of this programme is to expose the Fellow to a basic understanding of the various conditions in Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery.
The training programme will equip the Fellow with up-do-date clinical and practical skills by didactic and bedside teaching, as well as practical Clinical work in the Wards, Clinics and Operating Theatres. The Fellow will participate in active academic discussion, journal clubs, publications, workshops, conferences and research. There will be excellent opportunities in research, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, networking and participation in regional and international workshops and conferences.
The Fellowship is intended to run for a 12-monthly period with possible extension on a case-by-case basis.
Course Contents
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For Whom
NA
Pre-requisite
NA
Duration
| Duration |
Month |
| Visiting Observer |
1 week – 1 month
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| Clinical Fellow |
6 months – 1 year
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Training Dates/Period
NA
Certification
NA
Positions/Training Places
NA
Course Fee
NA
Funding
NA
Contact of Organiser/Institution
Department of Paediatric Surgery
Division of Surgery
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pte. Ltd.
Basic Surgical Trainee
Objective
Paediatric Surgical conditions are examination subjects for candidates taking the Basic Surgical examinations (M.Med. (Surg) in Singapore, FRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS (England), FRCS (Glasgow), FRCS (Ireland) and FRACS (General Surgery).
As part of Basic Specialty Training for General Surgery, the Department organises a number of Lectures and Interactive Sessions with BST candidates each Calendar Year. It would be the ideal that every BST Surgical Trainee to do a 6-month rotation in Paediatric Surgery as Paediatric Surgery is rapidly becoming the last refuge of the generalist Surgeon.
Course Contents
| 1st and 2nd Years |
Practical experience of clinical surgery including participation in clinical ward rounds in various surgical units as arranged by the Heads of departments and attendance at clinical conferences in the relevant departments. This experience will ensure that the Basic Specialty Trainee has sufficient knowledge and understanding of basic surgery.
The Surgical Trainee should be competent in the following areas:
- Assess all new elective and emergency cases and carry out appropriate investigations.
- Carry out most of the standard general surgical operations, eg simple resections, appendicectomy, colostomy, excision of cutaneous cysts, etc.
- Able to discuss the radiological, biochemical and other investigations in surgical practice.
- Able to present clinical cases and participate in combined conferences.
- Experimental work. The Surgical Trainee is encouraged to undertake a simple experimental project to investigate a surgical problem, which is relevant to clinical surgical practice. He will be assigned this project after discussion with his supervisor and is expected to publish the results.
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| 3rd Year |
This period of training should be undertaken at a recognized Surgical Unit. The training will achieve the following objectives:
Consolidate the Trainee's knowledge and ability to perform standard surgical procedures.
- Impart a wide knowledge and experience of clinical conditions to build up the Trainee's surgical judgement.
- Ensure that the Advanced Trainee is fully competent in the methods of research.
- Present scientific papers at international conferences and establish close contacts with colleagues from other.
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| Surgical Training Posts: |
These are training posts in accredited government, restructured and university hospitals in Singapore. |
| Supervision of Training: |
Heads of Departments or Consultants should supervise training. |
| Log Book: |
The Surgical Trainee is required to maintain a log book on all aspects of his work, including procedures conducted and skills acquired, and attendance at continuing medical education activities. Trainees must submit log books to their supervisors every month and to heads of departments every 6 months for certification. |
| Practical Training: |
The Trainee will be involved in hands-on surgery as detailed in the Content of Training. |
| Research |
The Advanced Trainee must undertake research leading to publication of the results. At least 1 research project should be completed during the training period. |
| Courses, Seminars and Lectures: |
Attendance at courses, seminars and continuing medical education lectures is compulsory. The Trainee must endeavour to attend regularly as many such activities as possible. |
| Teaching Commitments: |
The Trainee will be involved in teaching medical officers, undergraduates and nurses. |
| Publications and Papers Presented at Meetings |
The Trainee is expected to have at least 1 publication in a refereed journal. He must be prepared to read and present scientific papers at local, regional and international conferences. |
For Whom
NA
Pre-requisite
- M.B.B.S. (Singapore)
- Other basic Medical Degree from a recognised Medical School (available from Singapore Medical Council)
- Pass in Part I, M.Med. (Surg) or equivalent, e.g. FRCS (Edin.) Part I
Duration
| Duration |
Month |
| 1st and 2nd Year |
Full-time Registrar in a Department of Surgery
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| 3rd Year |
Training in a Surgical Sub-specialty of the Candidate’s choice
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Training Dates/Period
NA
Certification
NA
Positions/Training Places
NA
Course Fee
NA
Funding
NA
Contact of Organiser/Institution
Department of Paediatric
Surgery Division of Surgery
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pte. Ltd.
Advanced (Post-Basic) Specialty Trainee
Objective
The objective of this programme is to expose the Fellow to a basic understanding of the various conditions in Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery.
The training programme will equip the Fellow with up-do-date clinical and practical skills by didactic and bedside teaching, as well as practical Clinical work in the Wards, Clinics and Operating Theatres. The Fellow will participate in active academic discussion, journal clubs, publications, workshops, conferences and research. There will be excellent opportunities in research, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, networking and participation in regional and international workshops and conferences.
The Fellowship is intended to run for a 12-monthly period with possible extension on a case-by-case basis.
Course Contents
| 1st |
Practical experience of clinical paediatrics including neonatal paediatrics including participation in clinical ward rounds in the paediatric units as arranged by the Heads of departments and attendance at clinical conferences in the relevant departments. This experience will ensure that the Advanced Trainee has sufficient knowledge and understanding of basic paediatrics.
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| 2nd Years |
Paediatric general surgery includes full-time work as a Registrar dealing with elective and emergency paediatric surgical cases. The Advanced Trainee will become thoroughly familiar with the wide range of paediatric surgical problems, learn how to diagnose and investigate such cases and actively participate in the operative and post-operative management of patients.
The Advanced Trainee should be competent in the following areas:
- Assess all new elective and emergency cases and carry out appropriate investigations.
- Carry out most of the standard general paediatric surgical operations eg gut resections, colostomy, intussusception, ureteric re-implantation, pyeloplasty, excision of congenital cysts and sinuses, etc.
- Able to discuss the radiological, biochemical and other investigations in paediatric practice.
- Able to present clinical cases and participate in combined conferences.
- Experimental work. The Advanced Trainee should be able to undertake a simple experimental project to investigate a surgical problem, which is relevant to clinical paediatric surgical practice. He will be assigned this project after discussion with his supervisor and is expected to publish the results and present them at an appropriate surgical meeting.
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| 3rd Year |
This period of training should be undertaken at a recognized overseas institution. The training will achieve the following objectives:
- Consolidate the Advanced Trainee's knowledge and ability to perform standard paediatric surgical procedures.
- Impart a wide knowledge and experience of clinical conditions to build up the Advanced Trainee's surgical judgement.
- Ensure that the Advanced Trainee is fully competent in the methods of research.
- Present scientific papers at international conferences and establish close contacts with colleagues from other international institutions in the field of paediatric surgery.
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| Advanced Training Posts |
These should be advanced training posts in accredited government, restructured and university hospitals. |
| Supervision of Training: |
Heads of Departments or Consultants should supervise training. |
| Log Book: |
The Advanced Trainee is required to maintain a log book on all aspects of his work, including procedures conducted and skills iddttdttiidildti acquired, and attendance at continuing medical education activities.
Advanced trainees must submit log books to their supervisors every month and to heads of departments every 6 months for certification.
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| Practical Training: |
The Advanced Trainee will be involved in hands-on surgery as detailed in the Content of Training |
| Research |
The Advanced Trainee must undertake research leading to publication of the results. At least 1 research project should be completed during the training period. |
| Courses, Seminars and Lectures: |
Attendance at courses, seminars and continuing medical education lectures is compulsory. The Advanced Trainee must endeavour to attend regularly as many such activities as possible. |
| Teaching Commitments: |
The Advanced Trainee will be involved in teaching medical officers, undergraduates and nurses. |
| Publications and Papers Presented at Meetings |
The Advanced Trainee is expected to have at least 1 publication in a refereed journal for which he is the main author. He must read and present scientific papers at local, regional and international conferences. |
For Whom
NA
Pre-requisite
Basic Qualifications
- M. Med (Surg)
- FRCS (Edin, Eng, Glas, Ire)
- FRACS (General Surgery)
Existing Specialty Qualifications
- FRACS (Paediatric Surgery)
- FRCSC (Paediatric General Surgery)*
- Diplomate in Paediatric Surgery, American Board of Surgery*
Duration
Basic Training
The requirements for basic training are similar to those for M. Med. (Surg) or its equivalent.
Advanced Specialty Training
Duration:
Three years after obtaining the M. Med. (Surg) or its equivalent.
| 1st Year |
Full-time Registrar in the Department of Paediatric Surgery |
| 2nd Year |
Training in Paediatric General Surgery
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| 3rd Year |
Training in a paediatric surgical subspecialty
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Training Dates/Period
NA
Certification
NA
Positions/Training Places
NA
Course Fee
NA
Funding
NA
Contact of Organiser/Institution
Department of Paediatric Surgery
Division of Surgery
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pte. Ltd.