How is life as a doctor in Singapore?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

It will depend on your experience after completion of training. If you are legible to start as a consultant then you are looking at SGD $250000-300000 - year including bonuses and allowances. You may also earn some extra for each person operated under your name.

Just to add, orthopaedics is fairly competitive as Singapore has a lot of orthopods being a popular specialist choice. But with the recent expansions and ongoing attrition to the private sector (where many surgeons earn heaps more like SGD$500000 a year, but with different overheads, and only applicable to fully registered practitioners) there should be open jobs available

Have a look
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital Singapore - KTPH
Home - Jurong Health Services

Thanks a lot for the info.

How much would a US trained/board certified anesthesiologist make as a conditionally registered and, assuming he becomes fully registered, how much in private practice? Would sub-specialty training such as pediatric anesthesia make a difference? Is there much demand for anesthesiologists?

I've been in practice in the US for 9 years post training and I'm looking to make a change, even if it means a pay cut.

Originally Posted by MDTraveler

Thanks a lot for the info.

How much would a US trained/board certified anesthesiologist make as a conditionally registered and, assuming he becomes fully registered, how much in private practice? Would sub-specialty training such as pediatric anesthesia make a difference? Is there much demand for anesthesiologists?

I've been in practice in the US for 9 years post training and I'm looking to make a change, even if it means a pay cut.

Conditional registered will earn the same as for full registered specialist in a public hospital. Prob earn as much as an emergency consultant.... For the US it will depend how many years after board exam rather than residency so say you are 9 years post board, you can get a senior consultant post which pays about 350000-400000 per year (including allowances and bonuses).... U will need to work in a public hospital at least 5 years before private practice... In general private practice pays 400000 upwards.....depending on your popularity and how hard you work most anaesthetist can bring home a lot more

Originally Posted by MDTraveler

Thanks a lot for the info.

How much would a US trained/board certified anesthesiologist make as a conditionally registered and, assuming he becomes fully registered, how much in private practice? Would sub-specialty training such as pediatric anesthesia make a difference? Is there much demand for anesthesiologists?

I've been in practice in the US for 9 years post training and I'm looking to make a change, even if it means a pay cut.

There is always a demand for anaesthetist in the public sector.... Paeds anaesthesia may get u some additional allowances or allow you to work in children's hospital.

Thanks (both of you?) for your answers. One last question if I may, is it easier to go through recruiters or should I be emailing resumes directly to hospitals?

Originally Posted by MDTraveler

Thanks (both of you?) for your answers. One last question if I may, is it easier to go through recruiters or should I be emailing resumes directly to hospitals?

Since you already have some inside info you can email hospitals directly to cut out the middle man unless you are not sure which hospital to apply to.... But u can decide either way.
I think the two newest hospitals were already mentioned and these would be actively recruiting.

The other major hospitals are
Tan tock Seng hospital www.ttsh.com.sg
National university hospital Patients & Visitors::National University Hospital
Changi general hospital Home - Changi General Hospital, Singapore
Singapore general hospital Singapore General Hospital Home ? Singapore General Hospital

Originally Posted by MDTraveler

Thanks (both of you?) for your answers. One last question if I may, is it easier to go through recruiters or should I be emailing resumes directly to hospitals?

That's entirely up to you. But you can apply direct and deal with the HR directly without needing to go thru a middle man (or pay extra fees) there are only 6 public hospitals anyway.

any one able to share the doctor's night duty allowance at the major hospitals?

hi
i am an anaesthetic consultant for past 2 yrs in Uk.i went to BMJ career fairs last oct.Jurong health r recruiting doctors. they are offering abt 20-21 k/month plus some housing allowance plus one month bonus for consultant anaesthetists. Surely they ll offer more to an orthopod..

Hi frnds kindly help me. Iam a ENT surgeon want to work abroad for better perks and work conditions. Please tell me how to get a job in Singapore. Is there any exam for same? Can't afford USMLE, no job guaranty in UK after PLAB.