How is life as a doctor in Singapore?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

How difficult is getting into residency in singapore? I understand some residencies (eg IM) might be easier to get into than others (eg neurosurgery). Do local grads very often have to wait for a few years (2-3) before they get into the residency they like?

Yes on average 2-3 years.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

How difficult is getting into residency in singapore? I understand some residencies (eg IM) might be easier to get into than others (eg neurosurgery). Do local grads very often have to wait for a few years (2-3) before they get into the residency they like?

What's the most competitive residency in Singapore?

Neurosurgery? Plastic surgery? Dermatology? Ophthalmology?

If Singaporean students study Medicine in the UK, can they work beyond FY1/2 and get a training post there, or are they expected to return back after FY1/2?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

If Singaporean students study Medicine in the UK, can they work beyond FY1/2 and get a training post there, or are they expected to return back after FY1/2?

Are you bonded to mohh? Or did u receive a grant?
If yes, u can Only stay in uk is up to fy 1.
then u must come back to sinkieland to serve as fy2/(mo)

If you did not take mohh money, then u can stay in uk permanently

MBBS from unrecognised university
MRCS
FY1 & FY2 done in UK
Singaporean
Want to return home.

Am I able to work in polyclinic or join chain GP clinics? - will I get full registration after 2 years or will it take much longer?

What is the bonus like at a public hospital like TTSH?

Can a consultant hit 250k in annual comps?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What is the bonus like at a public hospital like TTSH?

Can a consultant hit 250k in annual comps?

Definitely. That's like 20k a month before bonus. Most consultant earn around 300k/year after bonus. If you are doing procedure, (i.e surgery or cardio or gastro) can easily hit 0.5 million (500k a year)

If you are a procedurist going private, can prob make 500k a month if you are really famous.

Public hospitals giving CVB 0.9+$500.
MOHH no announcement yet. Reckon far less than the public hospital clusters.

Originally Posted by Medic1

MBBS from unrecognised university
MRCS
FY1 & FY2 done in UK
Singaporean
Want to return home.

Am I able to work in polyclinic or join chain GP clinics? - will I get full registration after 2 years or will it take much longer?

You will have to apply to MOH to see if they will allow.

What is FY1 and FY2?

MRCS doesnt matter for GPs.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Definitely. That's like 20k a month before bonus. Most consultant earn around 300k/year after bonus. If you are doing procedure, (i.e surgery or cardio or gastro) can easily hit 0.5 million (500k a year)

If you are a procedurist going private, can prob make 500k a month if you are really famous.

Would 30k/month apply for Rheum Assoc. Consultant?