[Skinternist]

Originally Posted by Skinternist

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 (FAAD). I have a few questions that I hope you can help me out with:

1. 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?
2. 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, would this have to be in an academic settings like the NSC?
3. Any additional qualifying examinations that I will have to complete, assuming that I am already fully licensed to practice independently in North America?
4. What are the typical work hours in Singapore?
5. What is the typical income range for someone who practices a mixture of medical, surgical (non-Mohs) cosmetic dermatology?

Thanks in advance.

Any responses to the above? Feel free to PM me too if you prefer.

Thanks in advance.