OVERVIEW
The Surgery-In-General (SIG) Residency at National University Health System (NUHS) is a two-year surgical program providing broad experience for residents who are destined for surgical subspecialties. Emphasis during this first two years is on diagnosis, preoperative and postoperative care, acquisition of basic surgical skills and operative experience. Considerable experience is gained in the management of all areas of general surgery, including abdomen, alimentary tract, breast, vascular system, endocrine, genitor-urinary system, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, trauma, and critical care. Scholarly research is strongly encouraged during this period of time.
The University Surgical Cluster (USC) at NUHS has a long and distinguished reputation of preparing its graduates for careers in academic surgery. Our faculties are committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. Many faculties are recognized leaders in their field both nationally and internationally, publish and lecture extensively. Residents will have direct access to these individuals throughout the training. We have a broad scope of surgical problems and exciting research endeavors that include basic, translational, outcomes and clinical research.
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Our surgical subspecialties:
- Hand Surgery
- Plastic Surgery (Accepting application in 2012)
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Urology
- Neurosurgery (Accepting application in 2012)
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Career Path
^ First post-graduate year can be done in any sponsoring institutions. * Transitional Year
Considerations if you're applying to the NUHS SIG residency program:
- It is academically oriented
- It favors a strong performance on the surgical internship program (SIP) and PGY 1 posting.
- The program encourages a personal interview, because it is an important opportunity for students to emphasize their motivation and enthusiasm toward a career in surgery and to learn first hand the particular strengths and atmosphere of the institution
- Research experience is desirable but not required
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