Choosing the path of Medicine is like choosing a life partner.

Similar to a
marriage, true love never goes away and is the key ingredient for a happy
medical career. Therefore, I have always urged students to be truthful to
yourselves and choose the program that you love to have a lifelong career in
Medicine.

Through this new ebulletin, I am delighted to share with you a peek into what life
might be like for you with us and the people you will be working with. As you get
to know our programs, we invite you to discover your love of Medicine with
SingHealth Residency.

Assoc Prof Lim Boon Leng TALK TO US

Designated Institutional Official, Graduate Medical Education Office, SingHealth Residency
Senior Consultant, Dept of Anaesthesiology, SGH GENERAL ENQUIRIES
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Anaesthesiology
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RESIDENTS PAY IT FORWARD
Peer-pressure takes on a positive meaning at Internal Medicine (IM). Diagnostic Radiology
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With the introduction of CADENCE a peer-teaching initiative which just began this June, the passing rate of Emergency Medicine
the MRCP PACES exams has raised significantly by more than 20% to above 80%. This initiative is led by two IM EMresidency@singhealth.com.sg
Residents, Dr Jonathan Yap and Dr Mark Cheah. They have both received the Young Educators Award at
SingHealth Residencys RiSE Awards this year. Family Medicine
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Doing what is natural for friends General Surgery
CADENCE systemizes the peer teaching culture of IM, providing an avenue for those who are willing to step GSResidency@singhealth.com.sg
up. CADENCE means running in rhythmic steps together and thrives on the concept of paying it
forward. Residents who have just passed the MRCP exams will take on the role of Resident-mentors and guide Internal Medicine
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an assigned group of Residents weekly once a week, over a three-month period.
More than 30 Residents have benefitted from CADENCE to date. Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr Tanujaa D/O Rajasekaran, who recently passed her exams OGResidency@singhealth.com.sg
shared, The fact that someone has been so dedicated in
Ophthalmology
coaching me and following through preparing me for the exams
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has only made it natural that I should do the same for my peers.
Orthopaedics
Indeed, CADENCE has helped to bring the IM community OrthoResidency@singhealth.com.sg
together where Residents foster a genuine interest to help each
Otorhinolaryngology
other excel. We feel down when our peers dont make it
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through the exams, and will all help to get them through it the
IM Residents Dr Mark Cheah, Dr Tanujaa D/O next time round. said Dr Andrew Ong who has also benefitted Pathology
Rajasekaran, and Dr Andrew Ong (left to right) from this initiative. PathResidency@singhealth.com.sg
Success factors Pediatrics
One of the contributing factors to the success of CADENCE has to be the strong camaraderie within the PedsResidency@singhealth.com.sg
specialty. Since the Resident-mentors already know the Residents well, they are able to help track their
 progress more accurately and motivate each other to press on. Surgery-In-General
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Another factor would be its sharing culture inspired by exemplary figures like IM Program Director-
Designate, Dr Phua Ghee Chee, who often goes out of the way to maximize potential of his Residents. When Transitional Year
asked on Dr Mark Cheahs motivation behind CADENCE, he simply puts it If Dr Phua in all his TYResidency@singhealth.com.sg
busyness can offer dedicated time to teach us in small groups, what excuses do we have not to do the same?

Generous spirit of sharing rubs off STAY CONNECTED

Just like how the Residents are motivated by their facultys commitment, the faculty
are likewise inspired by their Residents too. I am very proud of the outstanding
PACES results of our residents. I am even more proud of the strong community spirit
that exists amongst our residents, and how much they care for their juniors. Their
energy and enthusiasm in running resident-led peer support initiatives e.g. CADENCE
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(PACES support) and REACH (residents-as-teachers) inspires us to work harder to
provide them with the best learning experiences. says Dr Phua Ghee Chee.
IM Program
Congratulations to our IM residents who did well for their MRCP exams. Keep the Director-Designate,
Dr Phua Ghee Chee
spirit of paying it forward going! youtube.com/SingHealthResidency

WHAT SINGHEALTH RESIDENCY INTERNAL MEDICINE PROGRAM CAN OFFER YOU

Unrivalled clinical experiences HOT READ

If clinical experience is the most effective teacher, this is the place to train to be a well-rounded clinician.
You will enjoy comprehensive training from our wide clinical subspecialties and extensive case-mix.

Learn from leading clinicians in Singapore

Our clinicians are well known for their skill, vast experience and dedication to patients.

Strong community of Residents

Look forward to going to work with your friends every day. You will also learn and share from each other
through Resident-led peer-sharing initiatives such as CADENCE (PACES support), COMPASS (Residents
orientation) and REACH (Resident-as-teachers).
TOMORROWS MEDICINE,
THE FUTURE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION
An issue specially dedicated to all
SingHealth is largest public healthcare group
medical students,
Enjoy seamless progression to excellent advanced training programs at SingHealth cluster including
learners and teachers.
Singapore General Hospital (SGH), National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), National Heart Centre
Singapore (NHCS) and National Neuroscience Institute (NNI), as well as at our major participating site,
Changi General Hospital (CGH).
SINGHEALTH
Want to be part of our closely knitted Internal Medicine Program?
BY THE NUMBERS
Contact us at IMresidency@singhealth.com.sg now!

MINI OPEN HOUSE FOR PEDIATRICS AND OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY PROGRAMS

SingHealth Associate Designated Official (ADIO) Prof Chay Oh Moh kicked-off the Mini Open House
welcoming the 75 medical students, HOs and MOs who turned up. Assoc Prof Bernard Chern, Program
Director of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Assoc Prof Chong Chia Yin, Program Director of Pediatrics, also took
turns to give a quick overview and shared the strengths of their programs. The medical students got a chance
to speak with faculty and current Residents who shared their experience and answered burning queries on
their programs.

Big thanks to all who came and made this event a success!
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Missed the Mini Open House but wish to find out more about Pediatrics or OBGYN? Contact us now at:
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