Hi everyone,
I'm a current Dermatology resident in US and my MD is from a university listed in the
SMC's
Second Schedule.
I'm considering the move to Singapore upon completion of residency and attainment of board certification. I have a few questions that I hope you can help me out with:
- Dermatology does not seem to be one of the specialties on the list of Registrable Postgraduate Medical Qualification. Does SMC consider Dermatology to be under the branch of Internal Medicine for licensing purposes?
- Would I be able to practice independently from the get-go, or do I have to be under supervision for a certain duration? If the latter, how long would I have to be under supervision?
- Are there any additional qualifying examinations that I will have to complete, assuming that I am already fully licensed to practice independently in the US/Canada?
- What are the typical work hours of Dermatologists in Singapore?
- What is the typical income range of a Dermatologist who practices a mixture of medical, surgical (non-Mohs) and cosmetic dermatology?
Thanks in advance.