Clinical Fellowship in Singapore after MRCS

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Hello sir

I have recently finished DNB Ortho and i have also cleared MRCS Part A. Planning to go for Part B in 2019. Sir I was wondering if u could tell me about prospects of getting training posts in Singapore. As I hear it is difficult to get one in the UK.

I read on your page ‘World Surgery Forum’ that one of the countries where MRCS may have recognition is Singapore. But I am unable to find much info about the system etc there

Please help … Thank you!

International Medical Graduates can take following routes to practice in Singapore

Holding a degree from a university specified in the Second Schedule of the Medical Registration Act (MRA)
A registrable postgraduate medical qualification recognised by the SMC
A specialist qualification recognised for specialist accreditation by the Specialists Accreditation Board (SAB)

Indian Graduates from following Medical Colleges can apply for fellowships directly without giving any exams:

All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
Grant Medical College, Mumbai
St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore
Madras Medical College, Chennai

If you are not from any of these 8 colleges in India, then the next option is having a recognized medical qualification from any of these countries: UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, US and Canada. Thus MRCS is one qualification which you can obtain in India and it makes you eligible to apply for fellowships/ jobs in Singapore.

Singapore is not very conducive for foreign doctors from developing countries to become consultant grade but they have several gaps in the system for which they need doctors from India, Bangladesh, Philippines, Indonesia, etc to work as Medical Officers.

Following is a typical job description posted on a job website based in Singapore:

Job Description
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing care to patients in the clinics/ hospitals with acute and/ or chronic illnessesCardiology or Cardio Thoracic discipline Choice of other disciplines availableFull time or part time employment
Requirements
Min Singapore Medical Council Recognized Medical Degree (MBBS)At least 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Medical Officer after housemanshipApplicants with MRCP or MRCS are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary package comes with good remuneration, relocation & housing allowances

Another description of requirements as posted on website of Singapore General Hospital

Residents: Requirements/ PrerequisiteSuccessful candidates may be offered 1 to 2 years contract.
Candidate must possess basic Medical Degree and relevant post-graduate qualification, such as M Med, MRCP, MCEM, MRCS or equivalent.
Recognised by the Singapore Medical Council
Minimum 5 years of post-housemanship experience

Other Links to read regarding Clinical Fellowships in Singapore after MRCS.

https://www.quora.com/How-should-one-practice-in-Singapore-as-a-doctor-after-completing-post-graduation-in-India

https://www.wisdomjobs.sg/job-listings-medical-doctor-mrcp-mrcs-sing-singapore-central-5-to-7-years-880251

https://www.sgh.com.sg/careers/roles/medical/pages/career-opportunities.aspx

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