How is life as a doctor in Singapore?

Originally Posted by Sg doc

Seriously, you shouldn't base decisions about your future on the opinions of strangers in this open forum. There is a lot of crap written here which distorts the true situation. Better to speak directly to someone in the know

May I ask what's the true situation on the ground ? Should I return to Singapore to work as an MO or stay in the UK ?

It depends on what specialty you want to go into, and you should find people in that particular specialty to speak with, be it MOs, residents, consultants or program coordinators (sort of like an admin person). There currently is a knee-jerk reaction towards what is perceived as an oversupply in certain specialties but the situation might change in a very short time. If you are Singaporean with good work ethic, you can be rest assured of a training spot if you are not hard up for competitive specialties

Originally Posted by Sg doc

It depends on what specialty you want to go into, and you should find people in that particular specialty to speak with, be it MOs, residents, consultants or program coordinators (sort of like an admin person). There currently is a knee-jerk reaction towards what is perceived as an oversupply in certain specialties but the situation might change in a very short time. If you are Singaporean with good work ethic, you can be rest assured of a training spot if you are not hard up for competitive specialties

It is safe to say the situation of a specialist-generalist mismatch will not change at least for the next 5-10 years. A short time would be understating it for current graduates.

However, since you are only fy 1, things just might change by the time you graduate, though there is no guarantee. The people here should stop saying such things and scaring away our potential doctors.

It is not unreasonable to say that working in hospitals in singapore is tougher and pays less than other countries, the UK included. Do not expect to be coddled by welfare or a life work balance until you exit. Hence the need for a good work ethic. But then again, a good work ethic will help you succeed everywhere.

Originally Posted by Sg doc

It depends on what specialty you want to go into, and you should find people in that particular specialty to speak with, be it MOs, residents, consultants or program coordinators (sort of like an admin person). There currently is a knee-jerk reaction towards what is perceived as an oversupply in certain specialties but the situation might change in a very short time. If you are Singaporean with good work ethic, you can be rest assured of a training spot if you are not hard up for competitive specialties

I am a UK graduate who returned to Singapore in early 2017. This might sound a silly question. But can I ask how long should we give ourselves when trying for residency in a particular speciality before giving up and going to become RP or GP instead?
I known of seniors who tried to get into competitive specialties like eye, Ortho for like 4-5 years, but eventually they just gave up and become GP instead (coz it is just too competitive and you don't want to keep trying till you eventually become a reg when you are 40 years old. Lol)

I failed to secure a residency spot for past 2 application cycles, not sure if I should continue trying or just go for the RP/go tract instead?

Hi all
I’m a Malaysian who completed my training in uk and now working as consultant intervention cardiologist in uk for last 2 years . I am considering moving to Singapore for family reason. Could someone advise me on which hospital is best where I can submit my application form for an intervention cardiologist post , is there a specific website in Singapore for job advertising. What are the average salary in Singapore as an interventional cardiologist who do emergency primary pci before and after tax please. Your help is much appreciated

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all
I’m a Malaysian who completed my training in uk and now working as consultant intervention cardiologist in uk for last 2 years . I am considering moving to Singapore for family reason. Could someone advise me on which hospital is best where I can submit my application form for an intervention cardiologist post , is there a specific website in Singapore for job advertising. What are the average salary in Singapore as an interventional cardiologist who do emergency primary pci before and after tax please. Your help is much appreciated

Search public hospitals of Singapore. Email the hr of all Hospitals, cold call all of them and compare their offers. I think this will be the best option.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I am a UK graduate who returned to Singapore in early 2017. This might sound a silly question. But can I ask how long should we give ourselves when trying for residency in a particular speciality before giving up and going to become RP or GP instead?
I known of seniors who tried to get into competitive specialties like eye, Ortho for like 4-5 years, but eventually they just gave up and become GP instead (coz it is just too competitive and you don't want to keep trying till you eventually become a reg when you are 40 years old. Lol)

I failed to secure a residency spot for past 2 application cycles, not sure if I should continue trying or just go for the RP/go tract instead?

Only leave after u get full registration. Typically will be 3 years post Graduation if you have done your housemanship here and if you are an okie performer. So I think you should try for one or two more cycle at least

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I am a UK graduate who returned to Singapore in early 2017. This might sound a silly question. But can I ask how long should we give ourselves when trying for residency in a particular speciality before giving up and going to become RP or GP instead?
I known of seniors who tried to get into competitive specialties like eye, Ortho for like 4-5 years, but eventually they just gave up and become GP instead (coz it is just too competitive and you don't want to keep trying till you eventually become a reg when you are 40 years old. Lol)

I failed to secure a residency spot for past 2 application cycles, not sure if I should continue trying or just go for the RP/go tract instead?

what have you tried so far? have you done mopex in that specialty? if you are not bonded, probably try until you get full registration then at least you can exit as a private GP. maybe explore another specialty? not sure why you would want to be an RP though?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

May I ask what's the true situation on the ground ? Should I return to Singapore to work as an MO or stay in the UK ?

When I did an elective in one of the hospitals (im a UK med student), an MO I talked to advised to stay on if you are aiming for anything surgical, it is easier in the UK and had friends who stayed on in UK and were starting ENT training now while he was still an MO trying to get into his specialty. he preferred being in urban sg than having a training place somewhere in rural north east england

depends if you like UK life vs SG life as well

Originally Posted by Unregistered

what have you tried so far? have you done mopex in that specialty? if you are not bonded, probably try until you get full registration then at least you can exit as a private GP. maybe explore another specialty? not sure why you would want to be an RP though?

Tried IM, fm couldn't get (these aren't competitive specialties which makes me wonder maybe I am not good enough for them).
I meant RP in polyclinics (get some xp before going private gp)