• At least 1 year after MRCOG, MRANZCOG, M.MED (O&G) or equivalent.
• Adequate surgical dexterity appropriate for treatment of pre-invasive cervical pathology.
• Conversant in English.
• Accreditations approved by Ministry of Health Singapore (MOH), Singapore Medical Council (SMC) and KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital.
• Basic qualities of a good clinician – responsible, compassionate and high ethical value.
• Candidates will be assessed within the first 3 months and will continue with the programme if deemed suitable.
  

Learning Objectives

End-Point of Training:

• To complete and obtain certification for the Basic Colposcopy Recognition Course (BCRC).
• To complete and obtain certification for the LEEP/Laser Surgery.
• To complete the academic and practical syllabus for the Fellowship programme.
  

Teaching Programme

• Academic Programme
  1. Basic Colposcopy Recognition Course Syllabus
  2. Laser & LEEP Surgery Syllabus
  3. Videos on Colposcopy & Digital Images – Case Studies
  4. Management of Abnormal Pap smear and Pre-invasive disease Guidelines
  5. Cervical Cancer Screening
  6. Academic Presentations
  
  
• Practical Programme
  
  1. Tumour Board
  2. Colposcopy & Biopsies
  3. Excisional Techniques
  4. Destructive Techniques
  5. Cone Biopsies (Laser/Knife)
  6. Exposure to Cancer Surgery
  7. Exposure to Cyto-Histopathology sessions
  8. Exposure to vulva conditions
  
  
• Research Project
  
  1. At least one research project
  
  
• Materials Provided
  
  1. BCRC & Laser Surgery Log Books
  2. Management of Abnormal Pap smears and Pre-Invasive Disease Guidelines
  3. Access to Resource Room & Reading and AV Material
  4. Treatment Guidelines
  5. Set of Lectures Notes
  
  
• Syllabus
  
  1. To complete and obtain certification for the Basic Colposcopy Recognition Course (BCRC)
  2. To complete and obtain certification for the LEEP/Laser Surgery
  3. To complete the academic and practical syllabus for the Fellowship programme
  
  
• Number of Positions
  
  1. One position
  
  

Funding

Self-funded

• At least 2 years after MRCOG, MRANZCOG, M.MED (O&G) or equivalent.
• Adequate surgical dexterity appropriate for advanced pelvic surgery.
• Conversant in English.
• Accreditations approved by Ministry of Health Singapore (MOH), Singapore Medical Council (SMC) and KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital.
• Basic qualities of a good clinician – responsible, compassionate and high ethical value.
• Candidates will be assessed within the first 3 months and will continue with the programme if deemed suitable.
  

Learning Objectives

End-Point of Training:

• To attain the RANZCOG DGO/CGO certification.
  

Teaching Programme

The Unit endorses and follows the training programmes :

• Academic Programme
  
  1. Pre-Invasive Disease Module
  2. DGO/CGO Training Syllabus
     • Epidemiology & aetiology
     • Anatomy
     • Genetics
     • Prevention & screening
     • Diagnostic techniques & staging
     • Pathology
     • Physiology & Pathophysiology
     • Analysis of Clinical Information
     • Tumour Immunology
     • Pharmacology
     • Chemotherapy of Gynaecological Tumours
     • Therapeutic Principles
     • Surgical Procedures
     • Radiation Therapy
     • Pain Relief & Palliative Care
  3. Effective Communications
  4. Academic Presentations
  
  
• Practical Programme
  
  1. Tumour Board
  2. Cancer Staging (clinical)
  3. Cancer Surgery
  4. Radiotherapy Attachment
  5. Chemotherapy (inpatient & outpatient)
  6. Combined Cancer Clinics
  7. Hospice Care & Home Care
  8. Colposcopy(clinical)
  9. Laser/LEEP Clinic
  10. Ward Care
  11. Cancer Ward Meeting
  12. Living with Cancer Programme
  13. Data Administration
  
  
• Research Project
  
  1. At least one research project
  
  
• Materials Provided
  
  1. Treatment Guidelines for Gynaecological Cancers
  2. Chemotherapy for Gynaecological Cancers : Guidelines & Treatment information
  3. Gynaecological Oncology Care Manual
  4. Access to Resource Room & Reading and AV Material
  5. Gynaecological Cancer Briefs
  
  
• Number of Positions
  
  1. Two positions
  
  
• Special Posting
  
  1. Arrangement will be made for the fellow to have the following attachments :
     • Radiotherapy Department at the National Cancer Centre
     • Dover Park Hospice and Hospice Care Association Ambulatory & Home Care
     • Colorectal Surgery at Singapore General Hospital or Tan Tock Seng Hospital
       
  
  

• MRCOG, MRANZCOG, Master of Medicine in Obstetrics & Gynaecological or equivalent
• Accreditation approved by MOH, SMC and KKH
  

Learning Objectives

The Clinical Preceptorship Programme in Gynaecological Oncology provides overseas candidates with a first-hand experience of the practice of gynaecological oncology in a subspecialty centre. It is a short term attachment where preceptees will be able to assist in gynaecological cancer surgery, participate in clinical rounds, observe in clinics and participate in tumour boards and related clinical meetings. The underlying concept is one of clinical guidance, close supervision and academic teaching. The programme does not lead to any formal certification. It is only for foreign applicants.

The programme will be particularly suited to:

• Foreign advanced gynaecological trainees who wish to undergo a short attachment prior to deciding on a subspecialty career in Gynaecological Oncology
• Foreign gynaecologic oncologists who wish to update their knowledge and practice
  

Teaching Programme

The academic programme, practical programme and materials provided are same as in the full Gynaecological Oncology Fellowship except :

• Brief exposure over 2 weeks only
• Research project optional
  

Dr Jeffrey Low
Dr Tay Eng Hseon
Dr Yam Kwai Lam
Prof Ho Tew Hong
Dr Adelina Wong
Dr Quek Swee Chong