Curriculum
The department of Renal Medicine offers the resident a broad-based didactic curriculum. During the first two months of the academic year, the resident is required to attend a series of lectures and discussions aimed at providing an introduction to the field of Nephrology. Over the academic year, the department hosts a regular series of clinical conferences, including renal topic reviews, renal histopathology conferences, renal journal clubs, evidence-based medicine seminars, and a clinical renal lecture series. The resident is required to present at the teaching sessions, and participate in the teaching of medical students and junior residents on the renal consult services.
PD: Peritoneal Dialysis, HD: Haemodialysis, CKD: General Nephrology, TX: Transplantation, GN: Glomerulonephritis, Acute & IN: Acute & Interventional Nephrology
* non-ACGME-I Accredited year
** GM/GRM rotations: As mandated by Specialist Accreditation Board (SAB) of Singapore, residents are required to complete compulsory 6 months of General Medicine (GM) or Geriatric Medicine (GRM) postings, which should be split into 2 months per year during a 3-year residency programme.