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The Gastroenterology Service is an integration of three important paediatric subspecialties:
- Paediatric gastroenterology
- Paediatric hepatology
- Paediatric growth and nutrition
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2-year posting
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First Year
- Emphasis on clinical training in general Paediatric Gastrolenterology at inpatient and outpatient level.
- Familarises with radiological and radioisotope studies and laboratory tests
- Hands-on experience in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, small intestinal biopsy, rectal biopsy and percutaneous liver biopsy, breath hydrogen tests and continuous oesophageal pH monitoring
- Active involvement in nutritional support, both enteral and parenteral, of paediatric patients.
Second Year
- Increasing responsibility in the management of Paediatric gastroentrology patients
- Commence training in colonoscopy, polypectomy and sclerotherapy of varices
- Increasing labarotory involvement including histopathology, immunology and research
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Teaching Programme
- Assessment, investigation and management of Paediatric patients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders eg acute and chronic diarrhoea, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, obstructive jaundice in infancy, liver failure.
- Upper GI endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy, sclerotherapy of varices and polypectomy.
- Small intestinal biopsy with Watson Biopsy Capsule, partial-thickness rectal biopsy and percutaneuos liver biopsy.
- Breath Hydrogen tests
- Continuous oesophageal pH monitoring
- Review of biopsy slides, xray studies and isotope scans with the respective specialist on a regular basis.
- Principle and practice of enteral and parenteral nutrition.
Method of Training
- Clinical experience through joint management of patients in the setting of gastroenterology service, including possible hands-on experience in the case of endoscopic pprocedures and liver biopsy.
- Systemic lectures, tutorials and ward rounds
- Seminars, journal reading and research projects
- Laboratory experience through benchwork and laboratory based research projects.
Teaching Faculty
A/Prof Phua Kong Boo, Senior Consultant
Dr Ooi Boo Chye, Visiting Consultant
Dr Nancy Tan, Associate Consultant
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Funding
Self-Funded
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees may be required depending on the duration and intensity of the programme. Successful applicants will be informed of the charges.
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Application
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To apply, please complete the KK Fellowship Online Application Form | |
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