Originally Posted by Michelle_B

Hi all,

I'm currently completing my core medical training in the UK. I am looking to move to Singapore in the next year and am currently applying for an employment post with the MOH. I understand that only after securing said post will I be considered for application to a residency programme.

Does anyone know what I can expect to be asked in this interview? I've just been told in very broad terms that I can expect some form of clinically related discussions and the interview will last 15-20 minutes.

Having never worked in Singapore previously but having considerable medical experience (in that I will have completed the equivalent to junior residency in internal medicine in the UK on application and have already completed MRCP UK) what is the likelihood of me actually being matched to a residency programme? I've heard it is not common for foreign doctors to be matched to a programme without a letter of recommendation from doctors within Singapore. Is this true?

My reasons for moving to Singapore are multifold and mostly involve decisions around my husband's employment (he is NOT a medic!) and quality of life. Having read this thread I'm becoming increasingly nervous at the move! Anyone out there with positive things to say about life as a junior doctor in Singapore?

(If I do gain the post of resident in internal medicine) What can I expect a typical day of work to be like? Despite long hours, do people feel they come out the other end a better doctor? I'm not workshy and the hospital I currently work in is one of the busiest in London. Working hard does not put me off, but I would like to feel like I'm actually learning something whilst doing it!

Thanks!