Surgery and Surgical Oncology Fellowship Programme

Programme overview

NCCS surgical oncology fellowship: clinical work in theatre and clinics, tumour boards, X-ray conference, journal club, M&M, research and teaching; trains surgeons for multidisciplinary tertiary cancer care.

Source intake statement at last review: Official institution page; duration, deadlines and application steps not stated on the page

A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.

Training and clinical exposure

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

International applicant assessment

Acceptance, medical registration and immigration are separate decisions. Clinical training does not automatically confer operative privileges.

Can international surgeons apply?

Eligibility unclear — confirm with the programmeCaptured from the official source listed below

Clinical role and hands-on restrictions

Supervised clinical participationCaptured from the official source listed below

Medical registration

Singapore Medical Council (SMC) temporary medical registration, Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Training Employment Pass, and malpractice indemnity cover (Malpractice Protection Society)Captured from the official source listed below

Language

EnglishCaptured from the official source listed below

Visa or work authorisation

MOM Training Employment Pass; if a visa is required for entry to Singapore, apply from the home country (ICA)Captured from the official source listed below

Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

At least 8 months before the targeted commencement dateCaptured from the official source listed below

Commencement / intake

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Application cycle

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Published positions — not remaining vacancies

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How to apply

Email CV, stating desired attachment period and division, to pgeu@nccs.com.sg; applications submitted on the NCCS application form; concurrent applications not permitted; conditional offer letter must be accepted within 3 weeksCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

NCCS Postgraduate & Education Unit (PGEU): pgeu@nccs.com.sg; 30 Hospital Boulevard, Singapore 168583Captured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

Completed accredited specialist training in General Surgery; proficient in English. General NCCS clinical-fellow criteria: MBBS or equivalent, 12-month housemanship/internship, registered to practise in home country, eligible for SMC temporary registration and MOM Training Employment Pass, 3 years post-housemanship experience or a postgraduate diploma/degree; clinical fellows must be sponsored by their government, regional health authority or home institution (full-time employer)Captured from the official source listed below

Application documents

NCCS application form (PDF), CV, 2 letters of recommendation, service testimonial from current employerCaptured from the official source listed below

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

Clinical fellows must be sponsored by the government, a regional health authority or an appropriate home-country institution (current full-time employer); no NCCS stipend statedCaptured from the official source listed below

Fees and upfront expenses

SGD: NCCS administrative fee 160.50; SMC temporary registration application 300 + registration 450; malpractice insurance 410-820; MOM Training Employment Pass 330; personal medical/hospitalisation insurance at fellow's own cost (fees as of 15 Nov 2023, subject to change, non-refundable)Captured from the official source listed below

Benefits and support

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Accommodation or relocation

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.

Host institution

National Cancer Centre Singapore

National Cancer Centre Singapore in Singapore, Singapore hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Surgical Oncology. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.