FAQ
What are the programme's selection criteria for residency application?
Am I eligible for the programme and how do I apply?
For general queries on residency application and eligibility, please refer to this page for more information.
MORE INFORMATION
Although the Singapore Microbiology programme allows applicants in PGY 1 to apply, the RCPA states that applicants must have completed 2 years general clinical training before entry into the RCPA programme. As such, it is preferred that applicants to the Singapore Residency be in PGY 2 or later when applying for Microbiology Residency, so they enter the Residency in PGY 3 or later. This means both the RCPA and Singapore five-year training requirements are in step.
Who can I talk to, to find out more about Microbiology as a specialty/career?
- Can talk to PD/APDs, microbiologists in the hospital you are attached to, current microbiology residents.
I have not had much laboratory experience, how do I get more experience to decide if I would like to do Microbiology as a specialty/career?
- If you are a medical student: consider doing an elective in Microbiology. Students in the past have done standalone electives with Microbiology, or electives combined with other Pathology disciplines (Anatomical Pathology, Microbiology, and Chemical Pathology).
- If you are a HO/MO: Consider doing a MOPEX in Microbiology. Contact the Microbiology Heads of Department (HODs)about this.
I have not had much laboratory experience, and am worried that this will affect my ability to perform as a Microbiology MOPEX/resident
Note for MOPEX: Microbiology may be listed as a department of its own (SGH), otherwise apply through Laboratory Medicine (TTSH, CGH, NUH, KTPH, KKH), or under Pathology.
- Please don't let this put you off considering Microbiology as a specialty/career! Laboratory experience is something that you will acquire with time, and you will be given ample opportunities to learn and develop over the course of a MOPEX posting and during the course of residency.