OPHTHALMOLOGY RESIDENCY
Ophthalmology Residency Programme
The training of ophthalmologists in Singapore will be changed from July 2011. We will embark on a new residency programme that will be guided by the ACGME. We are still in the midst of studying and preparing the programme and hope to be able to provide more details in the months ahead.Feel free to browse the below flash presentation to find out more information on the programme outline.
Why Choose SNEC Ophthalmology Residency Programme
SNEC is a tertiary ophthalmic referral centre that serves as the Singapore General Hospital
and other SingHealth institutions as well as the entire Asia-Pacific region.Outstanding members
of the faculty offer expertise in all areas of opthalmology .The large volume of clinic patients
and surgical cases that span all ophthalmic specialities affords Residents unparallel training
opportunities.The deep commitment of our faculty to Resident education, dedicated clinical
and operating theater facilities and a well-stocked library provide an educational experience
that is unmatched.
The close relationship between SNEC and other SingHealth institution will allow residents to
receive specialised training in Peadiatric Ophtalmology at KK Women's and Children's
Hospital(KKH) and additional clinical and surgical training at Changi General Hospital (CGH).
Our centre has strong links with many of the leading Ophthalmic centres in the US,UK,Europe
and the Asia-pacific region. This has led to visits by world renowned Ophthalmologists to our
centre to speak about new developments in the management of eye diseases and enhance our training.These relationships have paved the way for our past Residents to undergo fellowship
training at centres of excellence around the world, allowing them to learn new skills in treating
eye disease.
FAQ Updates with Regards to Clinician Scientist Track
Question 1
If I enter the CS track for Ophthalmology Residency, can I still complete my Residency program after 5 years like the residents on the Clinician track?
Answer-:
No. Residents on the CS track will not be able to complete their residency in 5 years as time must be taken away from full-time clinical training and effort has to be devoted to activities tailored to develop your research abilities.
Question 2
What are the benefits in choosing the CS track?
Answer-:
- Residents on the CS track can expect to benefit from the following:
Earlier and regular exposure to the research mentors
- Supervised involvement in research projects, where residents will be coached to write high quality research papers as well as, when appropriate, and competitive research grants.
- CS track residents will have, depending on their research project, access to specialized research infrastructure of SERI such as basic and translational science laboratories, imaging laboratories and animal facilities.
- Protected time for participation in research activities
- Attainment of MCI or PhD in addition to completion of clinical training at the end of Residency
- Access to libraries of academic institutions
- Top up in pay structure
Question 3
Will it be possible for me to switch from the clinician track to the clinician scientist track in the midst of my residency? (MOH verification is required)
Answer-:
Yes, but this is subject to the SI’s training capability, PD recommendation, and research mentor assessment
Question 4
I am in clinician track, can I take MCI after my R5?
Answer-:
Yes, but you will not receive the benefits that other Residents on the CS track resident’s would have.