Fellowship Training in Urology (Renal Transplantation & Laparoscopy)

Overview

The aim of the programme is to equip the Fellow with standard techniques of renal transplantation and safe practices in laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.

The programme

Focus

Renal transplantation and laparoscopy

Training type

Clinical Fellowship (attachment for foreign doctors)

Duration

6-12 months depending on: - Candidate’s existing experience and clinical skills in transplantation/laparoscopy - A 12-month program will provide more ...

Start

Subject to SMC registration and work pass approval (clinical fellowship processing takes approx. 6-9 months after provisional offer)

Positions

1

Accreditation

Certificate of Training

Department

Surgery & Surgical Oncology/ Urology

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Practicing Urologists with an interest in gaining experience in renal transplantation and establishing or expanding the transplant service in their institution.; Department requirement: Postgraduate qualification in Urology (FRCS Urology or equivalent) ; Minimum 2 years of postgraduate training experience in relevant specialty ; Has at least basic laparoscopic skills ; Preferably has some experience with renal transplantation

International applicants

Yes - SGH fellowship and attachment programmes are offered to foreign doctors for short-term clinical training (more than 1000 international doctors since 2000)

Visa support

Training Employment Pass application with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) upon successful SMC Temporary Registration

Licence requirement

Temporary Registration (for training) with the Singapore Medical Council

How to apply

Deadline

Rolling - applications reviewed monthly; cut-off is the last day of each month (Singapore time)

Application method

Apply through SGH Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI) with CV/posting history, case summary and two endorsed recommendation letters (one from Head of Institution/Department); online interview for clinical fellowship; queries pgmi.fellowships@sgh.com.sg

Funding

Funding

Training Fee: S$3,000 (before prevailing GST) per month Programme Funding source: Self-funded

Official sources