Doctors' pay

[bjhchong]

Maybe we are all a bit rich-envy... hahahha...

Here's what i would like to add to al gore's contribution:
- I think all the "rich hypocrites" are the ones who are rich enough to have time to idealize a world's utopia where everyone are as rich as they are (becoz they can only see so far) & have the same bandwidth & ability to afford as they can be...
- all in all, i see this "drive" at saving the earth totally artificial driven (1) idiots who have rich parents, etc. (2) power hungries who actually have some selfish intent... sad thing is: the poor earth is really driven to the end by humanity & a good probable solution is that human to go extinction (it's logical, think a bit about it) Would anyone dare accept that possibility? Did anyone knows trees killed the environment donkeys millions of years ago but pumping up the oxygen ratio to 27%? Now don't tell me drastic things like don't won't change the world's climate. What we are doing is just about the same. We are just organisms, don't think too highly about ourselves, humans.

... & to adbie's i'd like to add:
- data centre poor dudes: indeed, there are these people out there... sad to say... & i'd say that the rich b@@#$$ds who owns the data centres are miserly enough to give them pathetic pays... i'd say to the poor dudes this: ride this cow & at the meantime find a horse (i.e. a better job) so that you can give the rich a$%)&e the middle finger & something to worry (other than screaming at people saving the environment, etc)
- I have known a friend's father who's a doctor, & who's kind of poor (the wife, as a nurse was, on the hand, the better bread winner of the family)... He resorted to drinking & such to soothe his bruised morale. I don't know how much respect he can earn from that, frankly...
- In another not related example, my wife went to find a cheap cheap clinic for health screening a few year back & there's this little clinic (miserably small one) that she eventually went to... the doctor & helper were kind of pressing her for referral for a corporate account etc... I guess the poor dude is also kind of struggling bah...
- My program manager's father-in-law collapsed upon a cardiac arrest a few years back. His wife rushed downstairs to the "friendly neighborhood" but jam-packed clinic & request for emergency attendance. Doctor, from his comfortable desk in the clinic told the lady: "I am very expensive for house-calls, can you afford it?". My Gods, what a GOOD doctor!
- so no, i don't believe being a doctor immediately qualify u as a grade higher than any of us sloggers in the pool of human pond scums.

Gosh, look at what i have written, i don't think i have a lot respect for us humans...

[quek]

You are just normal. A lot of us have become cynics after living long enough on this earth and in this country. Maybe the pressure-cooker system in Singapore brings the worst out of us.

Hopefully we regain our idealistic selves after succeeding in this rat race, and then at least try to make this world a slightly better place, if not for others then maybe for our own children.

Originally Posted by bjhchong

Maybe we are all a bit rich-envy... hahahha...

Here's what i would like to add to al gore's contribution:
- I think all the "rich hypocrites" are the ones who are rich enough to have time to idealize a world's utopia where everyone are as rich as they are (becoz they can only see so far) & have the same bandwidth & ability to afford as they can be...
- all in all, i see this "drive" at saving the earth totally artificial driven (1) idiots who have rich parents, etc. (2) power hungries who actually have some selfish intent... sad thing is: the poor earth is really driven to the end by humanity & a good probable solution is that human to go extinction (it's logical, think a bit about it) Would anyone dare accept that possibility? Did anyone knows trees killed the environment donkeys millions of years ago but pumping up the oxygen ratio to 27%? Now don't tell me drastic things like don't won't change the world's climate. What we are doing is just about the same. We are just organisms, don't think too highly about ourselves, humans.

... & to adbie's i'd like to add:
- data centre poor dudes: indeed, there are these people out there... sad to say... & i'd say that the rich b@@#$$ds who owns the data centres are miserly enough to give them pathetic pays... i'd say to the poor dudes this: ride this cow & at the meantime find a horse (i.e. a better job) so that you can give the rich a$%)&e the middle finger & something to worry (other than screaming at people saving the environment, etc)
- I have known a friend's father who's a doctor, & who's kind of poor (the wife, as a nurse was, on the hand, the better bread winner of the family)... He resorted to drinking & such to soothe his bruised morale. I don't know how much respect he can earn from that, frankly...
- In another not related example, my wife went to find a cheap cheap clinic for health screening a few year back & there's this little clinic (miserably small one) that she eventually went to... the doctor & helper were kind of pressing her for referral for a corporate account etc... I guess the poor dude is also kind of struggling bah...
- My program manager's father-in-law collapsed upon a cardiac arrest a few years back. His wife rushed downstairs to the "friendly neighborhood" but jam-packed clinic & request for emergency attendance. Doctor, from his comfortable desk in the clinic told the lady: "I am very expensive for house-calls, can you afford it?". My Gods, what a GOOD doctor!
- so no, i don't believe being a doctor immediately qualify u as a grade higher than any of us sloggers in the pool of human pond scums.

Gosh, look at what i have written, i don't think i have a lot respect for us humans...

Hi,

I am medical officer with 6 years of working experience both in hospital and district clinic setting and now working in an private hospital in Malaysia and with undergrade degree recognized by Singapore gov.

I have part 1 FRCR in clinical oncology (UK) and now preparing for my final fellowship exam. I will obtain my MBA degree next year and will consider to work in Singapore for further training.

can someone guide me

1. I will work as registrar or M.O. in Singapore?
2. Does MBA give me any advantage in term of job position and salary?

Thank so much in advance.

salmonela

First, what is your current pay in ringgit?

Hi we thank you for your interest in considering a career in Singapore. As you may have found out by now, Singapore believes in meritocracy and will treat all doctors equally (whether they are locally trained or not)

ePhysicians | Career with MOHH

1. Registrar
Registrars are experienced doctors with a recognised postgraduate qualification who have completed the Basic Specialist Training (BST). They are primarily responsible for the overall supervision and day-to-day running of the wards, including patient care. In addition, they will supervise and guide House Officers and Medical Officers.

There are 2 types of Registrars namely Advanced Specialist Training (AST) Registrar and Service Registrar.

AST Registrars are doctors who have completed BST and have been appointed by the Joint Committee for Specialist Training (JCST) as Advanced Specialist Trainee to undergo advanced specialist training in one of the 35 advanced specialties.

Service Registrars are doctors who have completed BST who possess a postgraduate degree recognised by the JCST for Advanced Specialist Training, but have been unsuccessful in their AST application or are waiting for a confirmed AST post. These doctors will have to be assessed to be ready and competent to perform the duties & responsibilities of a Registrar before being appointed as Service Registrar.

Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the Registrar position, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

must possess a postgraduate medical degree that is recognised by JCST for entry into Advanced Specialist Training
must be granted medical registration by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
must be granted an Employment Pass to work in Singapore (applicable to non-Singaporean/ non- Singapore PR)
must possess the relevant years of experience (retrospective recognition of training received overseas on a case-by-case basis)

So if you fulfill this, you will be appointed a registrar.

Interested applicants can send their applications to:

Director
Human Resources & Talent
Development Division
MOH Holdings Pte Ltd
83 Clemenceau Avenue #15-03
UE Square, Singapore 239920

Fax : (65) 6720 0980
Email : [email protected]

2. MBA may help you in your career advancement if you decide to switch into hospital administration like me.

Regards

hi i am a house officer in madras medical college, india. i want to know about the opportunities and salaries in singapore for a doctor freshly graduated from india, and other eligibility requirements. can anyone guide me please.. thank you

Dear all,

Thank Hosp Admin and Sig doc

I am earning RM 6-7k per month

I am still confuse whether i am able to work as AST registrar in Singapore or not with my current qualification in the field of radiation oncology??

Do i need to write in or submit my resume to MOH (S) for them to evaluate first???

The salary offered still important consideration for me. I am expected to have sponsorship from local hospital for my final fellowship exam with short term attachment in UK and good remunaration when i come back to Malaysia. However, Singapore would offer me with good training and hand on experience.

The MBA is for my future use, not interested to be hospital admin. I don’t think MOH will take this into consideration in term of the salary they are going to offer. Will they??

Hope somebody can guide me..

Thank and warmest regard

salmonela

Do not confuse MOHH with MOH. MOHH is a commercial entity that supposedly serves as an agent. I suggest you write in directly to a restructured hospital of your choice. They do hire quite a fair number of foreign doctors. If you go through an agent, ask exactly what they do and their rates. If I were you, I prefer to be in full control.

Hi Sg Doc

I was getting the impression that MOHH Holdings is the holdings company for the two hospital clusters, Singhealth and National Healthcare group, and not per-se a Recruiting agency.

Maybe somebody can clarify.

My fiance is hoping to get here in September, and with her Gynae specialisation, any advice would be helpful

Thanks

Sorry, I have been out of touch. After reading it’s website’s About page, I agree MOHH is indeed a holding company with major national objectives and not a recruitment agency as I had claimed. Still, there’s no harm writing in to a hospital of your choice, whether it be a private one or a government-linked one, unless you are very sure MOHH’s list of healthcare groups (incl the polyclinics) are sufficient for you.