"Psychiatry extends beyond the scientific realm; it
invites distinctive challenges like acquiring insight into local and foreign
traditions and worldviews, nurturing awareness of rising social and political
trends, cultivating openness to cultural norms across various age groups, and
crucially the intellectual and emotional negotiation of stigma against mental
health. This programme grants therefore the opportunity not simply for a doctor
to be become a psychiatrist, but also for a man to traverse the greatest
distance, that between his mind and the innermost recesses of another’s heart
and soul."
- Dr Nicholas Oh, Junior Resident
"My fascination with the interface between the brain and behavior is what made me want to pursue a specialty in psychiatry. But being given the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals who not only have the same interest but also have the passion to further mental health made me want to continue despite the challenges we face on a daily basis. Residency made me realise that lifelong learning need not be a lonely road, especially if you have mentors and colleagues that always provide encouragement and support."
- Dr Vincent Lu, Senior Resident
"Being able to practise psychiatry is a privilege. Beyond diagnosis and management of disease, I am granted access into what makes patients, humans; their hopes and fears, expectations and disappointments. Every patient is different and each requires a unique assessment and treatment plan. Though this can be challenging, I find it rewarding to be part of their journey towards recovery.Psychiatry allows me to consider each patient as a whole, rather than mere composition of flesh and blood. More than treating the body, I am given the opportunity to comfort the soul."
- Dr Ang Ren Xuan, Year 2021 Chief Residents
“Psychiatry has got to be one of the most fascinating career choices,
and not just within the healthcare industry. We are privileged to be part of
what may be our patients’ most vulnerable self and we hold the responsibility
to uphold their dignity and fight the stigma that unfortunately still bears
strongly today. NHG Psychiatry Residency is great as it remains a close-knit
family and inherently promotes collegiality!”
- Dr Claire Law, Year 2020 Chief Residents
“My experience with the NHG
Psychiatry Residency has affirmed my passion for this specialty, as I felt
warmly supported in this unique national programme. Everyone is provided with
many opportunities to learn from the different passionate faculty members and
take on leadership roles while rotating through different departments. Given a
second chance, I will still choose to be a NHG Psychiatry resident once again!“
- Dr Cheryl Chang, Former Chief Resident, Associate Consultant
"The Psychiatry Residency Programme, being a national
programme, provides a unique platform for rotating through the various
institutions. This has enabled me to learn from the many esteemed seniors in
this field and forge many close ties. The structure of the programme also
allows for exposure to a broad range of clinical experiences which has greatly
benefitted my learning. It has been an enriching journey thus far and one
without regrets!”
- Dr Goh Shih Ee, Former Chief Resident, Associate Consultant