How is life as a doctor in Singapore?

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Do we need to demote mmed ac?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Where got 5k or even 11k clinical allowance at AC level.
Anyhow pomp.

I’m literally an AC 😂

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Fm specialist liao

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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Fm specialist liao

Honestly doesn't make much of a diff in the private sector. Maybe in public sector they will receive further compensation

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Honestly doesn't make much of a diff in the private sector. Maybe in public sector they will receive further compensation

Because public set the base pay
Soon polyclinic consult gonna cost $100
Then gp also benefit

It is like hdb increase price
Condo must match

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Because public set the base pay
Soon polyclinic consult gonna cost $100
Then gp also benefit

It is like hdb increase price
Condo must match

They won't do that. The government is only recognizing those with advanced FM training. They gonna pay those individuals more to encourage greater efficiency in reducing the overall cost due to unnecessary specialist referrals. The increased funds from the greater efficiency will be channeled to increasing the income of those in public.

I am a specialist and I see many unnecessary referrals on a daily basis such that I feel bad when they insist on a consult and I have to charge them.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Honestly doesn't make much of a diff in the private sector. Maybe in public sector they will receive further compensation

It means fcfp will have more value. More people (esp mmeders) will want to pursue for the compensation and recognition. It will stop the outflow of drs to private, and with reduced supply, maybe pay will rise.

In fairness, if fm is formally recognized as a SAB speciality and paid accordingly, I may not have left public 2 years back. I may even consider returning and do fcfp if an opening arises.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

It means fcfp will have more value. More people (esp mmeders) will want to pursue for the compensation and recognition. It will stop the outflow of drs to private, and with reduced supply, maybe pay will rise.

In fairness, if fm is formally recognized as a SAB speciality and paid accordingly, I may not have left public 2 years back. I may even consider returning and do fcfp if an opening arises.

Are you a GP currently or aesthetician? I chose to finish specialty training before overseas before returning to SG because I found that residency and the whole process here would be too toxic

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Are you a GP currently or aesthetician? I chose to finish specialty training before overseas before returning to SG because I found that residency and the whole process here would be too toxic

Gp/fp (if some people prefer). Left after mmed 2 years back as not keen to pursue fcfp (didn't see much value without SAB recognition); may reconsider and do it (fcfp) if it is formally recognized as a specialist qualification.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Gp/fp (if some people prefer). Left after mmed 2 years back as not keen to pursue fcfp (didn't see much value without SAB recognition); may reconsider and do it (fcfp) if it is formally recognized as a specialist qualification.

Sounds good bro. Honestly as a patient, if a GP charges more but saves me unnecessary referrals by better judgement and diagnosis, I would be happy to pay more