Introduction Message
Geriatric Medicine is a unique specialty that specializes
in caring for older adults with complex medical issues. Our patient-centered
clinical care aims to maintain the function of the older adults, acknowledge
the social component contributing to care while managing the medical issues at
the same time Our programme seeks to train our residents to deliver quality
healthcare to Singapore's rapidly growing ageing population and ultimately transit
to become a specialist in this exciting field of medicine.
The NHG Geriatric Medicine Residency Programme
is a 3-year training programme, with its first two years accredited by the
ACGME-I (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-International).
During this period, the senior resident will complete compulsory core postings
that grant him/her the skills and knowledge to function as a Geriatric
Consultant in different settings of care. The final year of training further
develops the resident's competency in geriatric care and also allows them to explore
specific fields of interest such as models of geriatric care, frailty,
nutrition in the elderly, and geriatric syndromes such as falls, incontinence,
and dementia. Upon completion of the 3-year programme, the resident will
achieve an accreditation by the Singapore Specialist Accreditation Board and become
certified as a specialist in Geriatric Medicine.
The pilot Department of Geriatric Medicine was
first established by Emeritus Dr FJ Jayaratnam in 1988 at Tan Tock Seng
Hospital (TTSH). Geriatricians are heavily involved in clinical, translational,
and health services research, which equip them with exceptional knowledge and
skills to care for the elderly. Apart from establishing programmes and services
for the acute care of the elderly, Geriatricians play an important role in the
management of frail elderly across home-based and institutional care settings
in the country. Increasingly so, Geriatricians are also involved in
preventative care to look after the older adults in the community as well.
Programme Faculty
Programme Director |
Dr Kua Ee Chia Joanne (TTSH)
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Associate Programme Director |
Dr Claudia Koh Yiwen (KTPH) |
Clinical Core Faculty Members |
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Dr
Daphne Yang Zihui (TTSH)
Dr Noorhazlina (TTSH)
Dr Tan Huei Nuo (TTSH)
Dr Rani Ramason (TTSH)
Dr Natesan Selvaganapathi (TTSH)
Dr Lieu Ping Kong (TTSH)
Dr Lee Liang Tee (TTSH)
Dr Chong Kah Chun Edward (TTSH)
Dr Joyce Yap Kwee Yong (TTSH)
Dr David Ng Wei Han (TTSH)
Dr Chua Min Jia (KTPH)
Dr Ng Chong Jin (KTPH)
Dr Priscilla Ng (KTPH)
Dr Pang Wee Yang (KTPH)
Dr Lawrence Tan Wei Meng (KTPH)
Dr Ong Eng Hui (WHC)
Dr Chew Aik Phon (WHC) |
Programme Partners
Our main partner, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, offers a comprehensive range of medical services and specialist care to the community in the north of Singapore. The Department of Geriatric Medicine is well-established with a strong culture for teaching and research.
We also partner with Ren Ci Community Hospital, Yishun Community Hospital, Dover Park Hospice, Institute of Mental Health, Changi General Hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, the Departments of Psychological Medicine, Palliative Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, and the Continuing and Community Care at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.