How is life as a doctor in Singapore?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Depending on speciality, first year AC usually can range between 220-300k a year all in inclusive of performance bonus, 13th month, quality bonus and some overtime/call pay

Whats the average for Rheum/Allergy AC?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Depending on speciality, first year AC usually can range between 220-300k a year all in inclusive of performance bonus, 13th month, quality bonus and some overtime/call pay

Am I correct to say that on average, a hospital specialist consultant can earn twice that of a family physician/gp in the public sector? If that is the case, why is fam med so popular?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Am I correct to say that on average, a hospital specialist consultant can earn twice that of a family physician/gp in the public sector? If that is the case, why is fam med so popular?

Sometimes money isn't the be-all and end-all of life. With FM, there is less office/hospital politics, less unpaid administrative work, more control over personal schedule (with the ability to cut back) and lack of call responsibilities.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Whats the average for Rheum/Allergy AC?

Hmm, it would probably be roughly 240k (+/- 10-15k) per annum in all including of all bonuses, assuming average performer ie. B grade and some other variable components.

Can someone shed light on how doctors are assessed and ranked? How big a impact does it have on your pay and future opportunities? I find the 'ranked against your dept' very subjective and unfair considering the 'average' doctor is quite high performing already.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Sometimes money isn't the be-all and end-all of life. With FM, there is less office/hospital politics, less unpaid administrative work, more control over personal schedule (with the ability to cut back) and lack of call responsibilities.

Are you sure there is less politics/administrative work in polyclinic and community hospital as compared to acute hospital?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Can someone shed light on how doctors are assessed and ranked? How big a impact does it have on your pay and future opportunities? I find the 'ranked against your dept' very subjective and unfair considering the 'average' doctor is quite high performing already.

No the average doctor is average
They dont really come early enough and leave home late
To be a doctor you should sacrifice your personal time and life to get a good appraisals
Your effort will show

Originally Posted by Unregistered

No the average doctor is average
They dont really come early enough and leave home late
To be a doctor you should sacrifice your personal time and life to get a good appraisals
Your effort will show

Basically.....

"Good performing" Doctor dedicates his ENTIRE LIFE AND ALL HIS 24h a day 7 days a week to work and research writing papers for his work/boss.

I remember I had one guy work very hard want to get "A" grade.

He did not. And he was pissed cos he really spent all his time working and slogging away for the department.

Explanation was that year was 2007 bad economy nobody could get A.

He was down hearted. I said why so important need to get A?

He said bonus!

I said so between your B and the A what is the difference in amount of bonus?

He said around 4-5k.

I asked him 4-5k can go buy what? A condo? A house? A car?

He said go holiday.

Joker lah. I told him I make more money than 4-5k just investing my savings in bank stock with dividends.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Basically.....

"Good performing" Doctor dedicates his ENTIRE LIFE AND ALL HIS 24h a day 7 days a week to work and research writing papers for his work/boss.

I remember I had one guy work very hard want to get "A" grade.

He did not. And he was pissed cos he really spent all his time working and slogging away for the department.

Explanation was that year was 2007 bad economy nobody could get A.

He was down hearted. I said why so important need to get A?

He said bonus!

I said so between your B and the A what is the difference in amount of bonus?

He said around 4-5k.

I asked him 4-5k can go buy what? A condo? A house? A car?

He said go holiday.

Joker lah. I told him I make more money than 4-5k just investing my savings in bank stock with dividends.

Anyhow pomp.
I gave people A grades during those years.
Rheum ac make 240k?
Haha. Sure.

Cons don't have overtime pay hor. Whoever post that ,pls la. Dun fake.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Anyhow pomp.
I gave people A grades during those years.
Rheum ac make 240k?
Haha. Sure.

Cons don't have overtime pay hor. Whoever post that ,pls la. Dun fake.

What's a better estimate for Rheum AC?