How is life as a doctor in Singapore?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Do you even read the posts here?

Singapore is the best country to be a doctor!

LOL are you a MOH recruiter?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

LOL are you a MOH recruiter?

Singapore has overflow of junior doctor, I don't think a mohh recruiter will come to a forum to recruit

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Singapore has overflow of junior doctor, I don't think a mohh recruiter will come to a forum to recruit

no we dont have if these pesky young local lazy peeps dont want to work.
we bond them with 5 years bond
however, recent unwise policy restricting foreign docs has resulted in a dearth of junior docs.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

no we dont have if these pesky young local lazy peeps dont want to work.
we bond them with 5 years bond
however, recent unwise policy restricting foreign docs has resulted in a dearth of junior docs.

This is because there are limited con positions for these junior docs to graduate into. Plus service registrars and RPs can still serve in junior docs roles if needed.

If we let foreigners take up a sizeable majority of high paying jobs in private sectors such as finance which was in the news lately and semi-government jobs like doctors, it will become a political nightmare for the ruling party every election year when citizens ask whether the government FT policy truly benefit locals jobs wise or is just a lazy shortsighted policy to plug manpower shortages which isn't what the citizens voted for in having a long-term government which should have long-term foresight in policy-making.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

This is because there are limited con positions for these junior docs to graduate into. Plus service registrars and RPs can still serve in junior docs roles if needed.

If we let foreigners take up a sizeable majority of high paying jobs in private sectors such as finance which was in the news lately and semi-government jobs like doctors, it will become a political nightmare for the ruling party every election year when citizens ask whether the government FT policy truly benefit locals jobs wise or is just a lazy shortsighted policy to plug manpower shortages which isn't what the citizens voted for in having a long-term government which should have long-term foresight in policy-making.

Singapore is a small country. Be thankful world class talents from abroad like myself are willing to move and contribute to Singapore's survival. You leaders have foresight.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Singapore is a small country. Be thankful world class talents from abroad like myself are willing to move and contribute to Singapore's survival. You leaders have foresight.

You sound like you are answering your own posts. Lol.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi I'm a local medical student thinking of seeing the world after graduation. Any advice on how to get into the first tier countries Australia or Canada? They both seem to have covid under control compared to other countries.

I also prefer working in Australia first compared to Canada as its only 6-8 hours flight away from home. Thank you seniors!

Have you considered a pursuing a fellowship (either research or clinical)? Might be worthwhile before considering such a large move.

What kind of homes are most doctors in their mid-30s living in?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What kind of homes are most doctors in their mid-30s living in?

HDB flat. Public housing.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

HDB flat. Public housing.

Thanks. Do most doctors take the public transit/cab? How to get to the hospital at 5AM otherwise?