General Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

Overview

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Programme(s)

General Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

Objectives

On completion, the Fellow will gain a good understanding and appreciation of approach to diagnosis of and management of general paediatric medical conditions, including neonatology and emergency medicine where indicated.

Content Contents

Teaching Programme

Didactic core lectures for general paediatric conditions
Subspecialty in-service teaching
Paediatric Medicine journal club
Paediatric Medicine Weekly CICU rounds
Paediatric combined x-ray rounds
Monthly invited speakers
Bedside tutorials and topic discussion
Monthly hospital-wide conference
Subspecialty teachings e.g. weekly cardiac conference, neuroradiology round, respiratory rounds etc.

Method

On the job training, formal lectures and journal club

For Whom

Paediatricians

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

Duration	Designation
Three-year posting*	One year of compulsory postings comprising of two months of Gastroenterology, Neurology, Respiratory Medicine, Critical Care and 1 month of Endocrinology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Haem-Oncology Six months in Neonatology Six months in Children’s Emergency Three months elective * and nine months of General Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine * Elective postings can include postings to paediatric community services e.g. School Health Service, Child Guidance Clinic, Child Development Unit or any elected subspecialty rotation
Two-year posting*	One year of compulsory postings comprising of two months of Gastroenterology, Neurology, Respiratory Medicine, Critical Care and 1 month of Endocrinology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Haem-Oncology Six months in Neonatology Six months in Children’s Emergency
One-year posting*	One year of compulsory postings comprising of two months of Gastroenterology, Neurology, Respiratory Medicine, Critical Care and 1 month of Endocrinology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Haem-Oncology

*Duration and posting type may vary according to service and candidates' needs

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

Fees will be determined upon application.

Funding

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

Contact of Organiser/Institution

Head of Service
General Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Department of Paediatrics
Division of Medicine
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital