An invitation to overseas Singaporean medical students

Experience@Home: Healthcare Services

December 2016 to February 2017

Interested to get an insiders view of what goes on in

Singapores public healthcare institutions?
Contact Singapore presents this opportunity for a short-term (about a week) observational attachment
(unpaid) with one of the public healthcare institutions in Singapore, during your summer break from
December 2016 to February 2017.
This opportunity is open to overseas Singaporeans who are currently pursuing medical studies in their
pre-clinical years. As the number of positions in each healthcare institution is limited, this opportunity
is subject to the availability of vacancies and supervision, and the approval of the Head of the
respective clinical department. Students who have already applied directly to the healthcare institution,
need not apply with us.

What you will gain from this opportunity:

a)
b)

Build and extend your network with fellow Singaporeans and medical professionals
Enhance your medical school studies with invaluable exposure, supervised by a team of doctors at
the hospital

Submit your application, please visit:

http://bit.ly/CSExpMed-Dec2016
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 30 AUGUST 2016

Please note:
1)

The participating institutions are Changi General Hospital, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Ng Teng Fong
General Hospital.

2)

For students who have applied directly to the healthcare institution, please refrain from applying with us,
so as to avoid duplicate applications.

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5)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified directly by the respective hospitals.

The healthcare institutions may take 1-2 months to process the application after the closing date.
Please submit a copy of your CV as per sample template in the Annex.

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Your CV will be sent to your first choice healthcare institutions that you have indicated, and thereafter
your second choice if the vacancy of your first choice institution were full. Eventual placement (if any)
may or may not correspond to the areas of specialty indicated.

7)

Shortlisted candidates may be required to:

a) complete the application form issued by the respective hospital

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b) produce some form of support letter and insurance sponsorship by your university
c) undergo some form of medical examination
If granted the attachment opportunity, please take the commitment seriously and refrain from withdrawing
or re-scheduling, unless you have a valid reason.
SingHealth and the National University Hospital have centralised systems for electives and attachment
opportunities. Students are advised to apply directly with them, at least 4 months in advance:
a) Singapore General Hospital: application website
http://www.sgh.com.sg/education/undergraduate-medical-education/pages/application.aspx
b) KK Womens and Childrens Hospital: application website
http://www.kkh.com.sg/EducationAndTraining/OverseasElective/Pages/Paediatrics.aspx
c) National University Hospital: application email: attachment_application@nuhs.edu.sg.

If you need more information on the programme, contact us at:

Contact Singapore Australia
Tel: + 61 2 8065 9197
Email: sydney@contactsingapore.sg

Singapore The Leading Healthcare Provider in Asia

Singapore's vast healthcare infrastructure has long been regarded as a state-of-the-art and professional system,
offering high quality care and cutting edge treatment to our patients. With over 3,000 healthcare establishments
comprising public and private hospitals as well as specialty centres, Singapore provides a wide spectrum of medical
services.
The success and reputation of Singapore's healthcare system is clearly evidenced by its international recognition for
being first for the most efficient healthcare system, out of 51 countries, in 2014 by Bloomberg. It is also ranked second
in the world for healthcare outcomes according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in 2014, and first as a global
favourite medical tourism destination in PHD Chamber Medical and Wellness Tourism Report 2013. In addition, 21
hospitals, medical centres and medical organisations in Singapore have obtained the Joint Commission International
(JCI) accreditation.
As a regional health hub with strategic industry networks and the need to care for its own ageing population, Singapore
has much to offer for dedicated and passionate professionals aspiring to practice in a world-class healthcare system.

About Contact Singapore

Contact Singapore is an alliance of the Singapore Economic Development Board and Ministry of Manpower. We engage
overseas Singaporeans and global talent to work, invest and live in Singapore.
Contact Singapore actively links Singapore-based employers with professionals to support the growth of our key
industries. We work with investors to realise their business and investment interests in Singapore.
For information on working, investing and living in Singapore, please visit www.contactsingapore.sg or contact our
worldwide offices.

ANNEX
SAMPLE OF CV TEMPLATE
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Name:
Residential Address:
Contact Number:
(both Residential and Mobile)
Email:
Date of Birth:
Nationality:
Race:
Gender:

CAREER OBJECTIVES

WORK EXPERIENCE

MILITARY EXPERIENCE
(if relevant)

EDUCATION

OTHER SKILLS

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

INTERESTS

REFERENCES