How is life as a doctor in Singapore?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Is it true that as someone who was foreign educated (left after O levels), I will be regarded as someone who CMI in SG, hence pursued education overseas?

Is it also true that I may have a target on my back if I decide to return, as those currently in power will view me as potential competition in the small SG pond?

I am ABMS board certified, my medical school is recognized in the 2nd schedule. I am fairly published in my field (>30 first author publications in American and European journals), write textbook chapters in my specialty's reference books (think Harrison's), and regularly invited as a speaker/KOL at national conferences.

I am fully prepared to work as a conditional AC for a year or two before I can be fully registered if I decide to return to SG. However, I am a bit hesitant after speaking with a couple of SG docs who have left SG, as they warned me about moving to SG for the above reasons.

Thanks in advance.

Real gold no scared fire

If you are good clinically and willing to work hard, you will enjoy sg environment

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Is it true that as someone who was foreign educated (left after O levels), I will be regarded as someone who CMI in SG, hence pursued education overseas?

Is it also true that I may have a target on my back if I decide to return, as those currently in power will view me as potential competition in the small SG pond?

I am ABMS board certified, my medical school is recognized in the 2nd schedule. I am fairly published in my field (>30 first author publications in American and European journals), write textbook chapters in my specialty's reference books (think Harrison's), and regularly invited as a speaker/KOL at national conferences.

I am fully prepared to work as a conditional AC for a year or two before I can be fully registered if I decide to return to SG. However, I am a bit hesitant after speaking with a couple of SG docs who have left SG, as they warned me about moving to SG for the above reasons.

Thanks in advance.

Can’t tell whether this is humble bragging or you have got quite large chip on your shoulder

You’re already rich to begin with to go overseas for med

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Whats in Singapore that you need to go back to?
You are crazy.
It is like a Singaporean saying they are MMed and want to move abroad.
Same issues.
If you really need to move maybe write to the hospital department heads and ask if they want you.

Mostly for personal reasons like family/domestic support (especially with raising kids), safety, good schools, phenomenal food scene, excellent public transport and walkability etc. We are not big spenders nor aiming to become the next Jeff Bezos, so finances are secondary as long as its comparable relative to the COL.

May I ask why you insinuate that I am crazy for even considering a move to SG?

Politics aside, SG seems like a first world country with amenities that are often lacking in the rest of the world. But, I may be seeing SG through rose-tinted glasses, so please share the dark side of SG that I may not be considering.

I assume MMed is a prestigious degree? I am trained under a different system which doesn't offer this so I have no clue -- either board-certified or non-board-certified.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Real gold no scared fire

If you are good clinically and willing to work hard, you will enjoy sg environment

I grew up in SG and left after O'levels, so I am familiar with the industrious nature of Singaporeans. However, I have never experienced the working life in SG.

Speaking with my parents and friends, it seems like the work culture emphasizes more on seniority rather than actual accomplishments. But they could be wrong.

Do most outpatient physicians work 5.5 days a week?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Can’t tell whether this is humble bragging or you have got quite large chip on your shoulder

You’re already rich to begin with to go overseas for med

It's an anonymous forum, I really couldn't care less to brag to strangers...

Just trying to obtain more informal information on the side before I reach out to the HR departments in hospitals who may have other interests.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Mostly for personal reasons like family/domestic support (especially with raising kids), safety, good schools, phenomenal food scene, excellent public transport and walkability etc. We are not big spenders nor aiming to become the next Jeff Bezos, so finances are secondary as long as its comparable relative to the COL.

May I ask why you insinuate that I am crazy for even considering a move to SG?

Politics aside, SG seems like a first world country with amenities that are often lacking in the rest of the world. But, I may be seeing SG through rose-tinted glasses, so please share the dark side of SG that I may not be considering.

I assume MMed is a prestigious degree? I am trained under a different system which doesn't offer this so I have no clue -- either board-certified or non-board-certified.

Where did you train? North America?

Sounds like Singapore is the best place for you. I hope you move back to Singapore.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I grew up in SG and left after O'levels, so I am familiar with the industrious nature of Singaporeans. However, I have never experienced the working life in SG.

Speaking with my parents and friends, it seems like the work culture emphasizes more on seniority rather than actual accomplishments. But they could be wrong.

Do most outpatient physicians work 5.5 days a week?

Singapore rewards hard work and accomplishments.

Most outpatient physicians work 5 days a week or less.

There is very good work life balance in Singapore and many opportunities for investment outside of work.

You will not go wrong if you go to Singapore. Your kids will also thank you for providing them with a world class education and very safe and fulfilling childhood. Singapore is the best country in the world to raise children.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Singapore rewards hard work and accomplishments.

Most outpatient physicians work 5 days a week or less.

There is very good work life balance in Singapore and many opportunities for investment outside of work.

You will not go wrong if you go to Singapore. Your kids will also thank you for providing them with a world class education and very safe and fulfilling childhood. Singapore is the best country in the world to raise children.

Explain why fertility rate <1

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Explain why fertility rate <1

Because while U may need a small space to have sex,
You need a larger place to bring up children

Tbh josephine should be quite a looker when she is young
Pity husband not very imaginative.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

It's an anonymous forum, I really couldn't care less to brag to strangers...

Just trying to obtain more informal information on the side before I reach out to the HR departments in hospitals who may have other interests.

And U think an anonymous forum will provide U with accurate information?