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. In the first 2 years, the senior resident will complete compulsory core postings that grant them 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 allows them to explore specific fields of interest such as models of geriatric care, community geriatrics, research, 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 also play an important role in the management of older adults across home-based, centre-based, and institutional care settings in the country. Increasingly, geriatricians are also involved in preventative care and population health approaches to look after the older adults in the community.
Programme Faculty
Programme Director |
Dr Joyce Yap Kwee Yong (TTSH)
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Associate Programme Director |
Dr Claudia Koh Yiwen (KTPH)
Dr Louise Heyzer (WH)
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Clinical Core Faculty Members |
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Dr
Daphne Yang Zihui (TTSH)
Dr Khin Khin Win (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 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 (WH)
Dr Chew Aik Phon (WH) |
Programme Partners
We have two main partners in the program, which are Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) Department of Geriatric Medicine, and Woodlands Health (WH) Department of Geriatric Medicine. They add educational value to our residents' training, by offering experiential learning with different patient profiles, unique models of care, and faculty members with varied expertise areas, to the anchor TTSH Geriatric Medicine rotation.
KTPH Department of Geriatric Medicine offers a comprehensive range of geriatric medicine services and specialist care to older adults in the north of Singapore. The department is well-established with many physician faculty members and a strong culture for teaching and research.
WH Department of Geriatric Medicine focuses on caring for frail patients with multiple medical issues and geriatric syndromes in the north of Singapore. It offers a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, rehabilitative and transitional care services with an emphasis on seamless transition of care and community integration.
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 Continuing and Community Care at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.