How is life as a doctor in Singapore?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Can I ask if working in polyclinic or any public institution is really a safe haven or iron rice bowl?
I understand from my seniors that they are usually offered 2-3 year contract when they sign on with ops (for fm) or hospital (for AC)
Is there a possibility that they can choose not to renew your contract subsequently or choose to alter the terms (e.g lower pay etc)

No great prophet / oracle / DMS / Min Ong here to answer your question.
But unlikely to happen in the near future.
Pay was only revised (upward) last year. No reason to increase it and bring it back down again few years later.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

No great prophet / oracle / DMS / Min Ong here to answer your question.
But unlikely to happen in the near future.
Pay was only revised (upward) last year. No reason to increase it and bring it back down again few years later.

*pay revision was for OPS. Can’t speak for the rest of the institutions.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I Know for a fact that for specialist, they will ask how many patients you can bring in/poach over from the public sector?
Not sure if that applies for gp?
I would think that for Chain gp grps, if you can work longer hours/nights (i.e no family commitment), it will be better?

lol
1 doctor ask
3 or 4 replies from people who aren't doctors

1. know for a fact ?
Dude, in SG , the only private hospital that hire specialist is raffles. The rest of the specialist are self employed. Raffles dont need u to poach patients over. You think u are some lawyer going from one firm to another?

2. OPS salary increase last year?
Haha.

3. Where got 2-3 years contract? unless u are some clinical associate or overseas hire. All locals or locally trained ones are hired on a permanent basis with 1 month termination notice that can be given by each side. Its iron long as you do your job.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

lol
1 doctor ask
3 or 4 replies from people who aren't doctors

1. know for a fact ?
Dude, in SG , the only private hospital that hire specialist is raffles. The rest of the specialist are self employed. Raffles dont need u to poach patients over. You think u are some lawyer going from one firm to another?

2. OPS salary increase last year?
Haha.

3. Where got 2-3 years contract? unless u are some clinical associate or overseas hire. All locals or locally trained ones are hired on a permanent basis with 1 month termination notice that can be given by each side. Its iron long as you do your job.

Erm ya, the allowance was increased for AC and above.

Just wondering if you are the HR or boss of a chain gp group, what are the things you look out for in potential candidate? Do you look for qualifications (e.g gdfm/mmed etc), work experience (i.e previous mopex postings), commitment (meaning number of hours the candidate can work/slog)?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Just wondering if you are the HR or boss of a chain gp group, what are the things you look out for in potential candidate? Do you look for qualifications (e.g gdfm/mmed etc), work experience (i.e previous mopex postings), commitment (meaning number of hours the candidate can work/slog)?

whether the person is likeable. cos you need patients to come back.
business mindset. cos you need to generate profit from the clinic which is a business after all.
anyway, most days they hire any tom dick and harry with mbbs. just need a warm body to fill the clinic so they can rake in the cash from run off the mill patients.

not doctor but clinic assistant. was googling how much doctors earn...my doctor seems to have to work really hard for ??not enough money? (or does it just seem that way)... we are down to counting paper clips and having to set aircon to higher temperature cos boss say need to save money. Is the economy really so bad? per day we collect about 1600 dollars, but idk how much rental and all costs mann

How much is MOCC allowance for 1st LT?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

How much is MOCC allowance for 1st LT?

Dont be lazy.
Just work off duty

What do Pes A MOs do for reservice? Is it shag? And do you still serve until 55?