Internal Medicine Junior Residency Programme

• We offer a balanced training experience with a full complement of sub-specialties across all training sites. This exposes residents to a wide variety of specialties within a broad-based training curriculum. This is coupled with support and supervision by our outstanding cadre of faculty who are recognised leaders in general medicine and sub-specialties. Our dedicated faculty ensures that the residents' development in academic scholarship and critical thinking are integrated with personal development and emotional maturity.
• Strong emphasis is placed on the education of our residents. Apart from routine teachings that are delivered during daily ward rounds, regular clinical tutorials and mock-exam courses are conducted to coach our residents in their rigorous preparation for the MRCP PACES examination. We adopt novel methods to further augment our education methods; online OSCES assessments and emergency scenario training within simulation labs are such some examples of how we innovate to enhance education delivery.
• We also allow our residents to maintain a balance in clinical training and rest by prioritising their time for recuperation. We are the first institution in Singapore that has successfully implemented the night-float on-call system which is currently hybridised with overnight 24 hour full call shifts. This ensures adequate rest for residents and prevents fatigue from long continuous working hours.
• Our residents have plenty of opportunities for research and scholarly activities through their regular interaction with faculty members and mentors at all training sites. Scholarship is a critical element of NUHS's identity and our residents are encouraged and provided with resources to pursue research opportunities during residency.

No. We are looking for individuals who are interested in the Internal Medicine subject matter and who are able to handle the rigor of our high tempo training within a three-year programme. This is because the programme places great emphasis on ensuring that trainees achieve clinical competencies expected for an internist prior to the commencement of sub-specialty training. Hence, we do not penalise candidates for the lack of extra-clinical achievements. Individuals with a strong clinical foundation and who are interested in academic pursuits (e.g. research or education) can be groomed and supported to do so later during their time in-training instead.  

The application for senior residency has always been a highly competitive field and the number of positions will change year-to-year depending on the demands of our healthcare system. Our programme focuses on what we can control, that is ensuring that every resident fulfils our clinical training requirements at the time of graduation. Trainees are then armed with a strong foundation to cope with the demands of SR-ship. Achieving these high standards also mean that our residents have been able to secure training positions in all sponsoring institutes (SIs) island wide on the grounds of merit, regardless of external circumstances.

"I am very grateful to have been a part of NUHS Internal Medicine Residency Programme. Residency training has helped us to hone our clinical skills while emphasising on the importance of professionalism and compassion. I enjoy coming to work daily knowing that I would be constantly challenged with the diverse and yet ever-evolving pathologies as we prepare for the future.

I feel blessed to have an approachable faculty who believes in us and gives us the autonomy as we progress in our knowledge and confidence. The monthly to three-monthly rotations through the various sub-specialties have provided us with the perfect balance to explore and develop our interests while equipping us with core skills to deal with emergencies.

Prided on the strong foundation of education and research, the programme offers a great mixture of hands-on experience and didactic teachings as we grow as physicians.

Residency is undoubtedly challenging and there are days when I feel worn out, however, I always feel supported with great mentors and teammates whom I know I can always count on in these trying times.

My experience thus far has been enriching and I look forward to continue training and growing in this giving and happy environment. "

Programme Director
Adj A/Prof Mok Shao Feng
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Dr Audrey Wong
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Dr Desmond Teo
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Dr Tan Rou An
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Dr Quak Zhi Xuan
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Dr Serene Wong
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Adj A/Prof Teoh Chia Meng
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