The aims of this Palliative Medicine subspecialist training programme are to ensure that the trainees have sufficient broad-based training and in-depth clinical exposure to function as consultants in a variety of care settings, so as to be able: - To provide consultative and advisory service to physicians and surgeons in hospitals regarding the palliative care of their patients.
- To provide direct care to patients and families in a variety of care settings including hospital wards, clinics, and community settings (including at home, in inpatient hospices, palliative wards or nursing homes etc.)
- To be core members and even leaders of interdisciplinary palliative care teams and palliative care services.
- To be critical thinkers who are committed to continuous learning and professional development, whether as a learner or as a teacher.
- To advocate for access to quality palliative care for all who need it.
Rotations & Electives
Palliative Medicine residents will be attached to Palliative care services in acute hospitals, inpatient hospice palliative care services (IHPCS) and hospice home care services. They will also get a chance to do electives of their choice in specialties such as Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, etc. For entrants with Master of Medicine in Family Medicine or have completed Family Medicine Residency, it is compulsory to do Medical Oncology as an elective.
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Residents would be posted to the following accredited training sites for their training.
Programme Specific Pre-requisites24 Months Palliative Medicine Residency Programme
- Completed training and obtained specialist accreditation in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Medical Oncology or Paediatric Medicine by the Residency commencement date (a copy of the Specialist Accreditation certificate must be submitted)
- Applicants who have completed training and passed the requisite exit examination for the base specialty but who have yet to receive the Specialist Accreditation certificate must submit:
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Proof on the submission of specialist accreditation application in the base specialty before commencement of the Residency training in Palliative Medicine, followed by
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A copy of the Specialist Accreditation certification in the approved base specialty no later than 2 months from the exit certified date in the base specialty.
36 Months Palliative Medicine Residency Programme
Completed M.Med (Family Medicine) by the traineeship commencement date (a copy of the M.Med (Family Medicine) certificate must be submitted).
Applicants for either track must also fulfil the following:
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Employment by a Singapore Public Healthcare Institute or a Community-based Palliative Care Organisation, latest by the start date of Palliative Medicine Residency in the specific year applied, AND
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Prior Palliative Medicine clinical experience or completed the Graduate Diploma in Palliative Medicine (GDPM) within the last 3 years.
The programme will not accept applicants who:
- Request for less than full-time training i.e., part-time training is not allowed
- Are from the non-traditional training route, including applicants who had some training in UK, US, Australia, etc..
You may refer to the attached checklist for the required documents. These can be uploaded into Section F (Any Other Supporting Documents) in the MOHH application portal during the submission period.
Selection CriteriaIn addition to the pre-requisites, we look for the following attributes in our potential applicants:
1. Clinical competence -
Ability to comprehensively assess and manage patients’ biopsychosocial issues
2. Interpersonal and communication skills -
Ability to listen actively, articulate thought processes clearly, exhibit sensitivity and respect for others during interaction
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Collegiality
3. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
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Ability to reflect on practice
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Active participation in scholarly activities (e.g., teaching, presentation at conference, etc)
4. Professionalism
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Good professional behaviour as well as conduct
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Ability to uphold ethical principles, even in challenging circumstances
5. Personal Attributes -
Humility and openness to feedback
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Accountability and leadership qualities
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Self-awareness, tenacity and resilience to pursue a training and career which is often physically and emotionally demanding
Format of Assessment I. Clinical Competence, Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Professionalism, Personal Attributes
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Panel interview that covers areas of clinical competence, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism and personal attributes. This may include discussion on clinical and situational scenarios.
Il. Practice-Based Learning & Improvement -
Through
review of
Curriculum
Vitae (CV) – applicants should include scholarly activities (e.g., abstract presentation, publications, teaching appointments, relevant awards, etc.) in their CV.
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