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In the Spotlight - A Day in the Life of Our People at NUHS

Get to know the faces of Our People who work tirelessly on the front line and behind-the-scenes for our patients and their loved ones. Delve into what goes on in their day-to-day jobs; their aspirations, motivations and hopes for shaping a brighter future for healthcare and beyond.


Mr Ng Kian Wei, Senior Executive, Academic Informatics Office, NUHS
21 Mar 2024
From NUS Engineering undergrad to HoloMedicine pioneer

This data scientist works closely with clinicians pushing the boundaries of MedTech. Find out how Mr Ng Kian Wei became a data scientist and what he does in the NUHS HoloMedicine team.

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Dr Gao Yujia
13 Mar 2024
Mixed-Reality and Midnight Diner: This Surgeon's Dreams

Dr Gao Yujia, a Consultant at the Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery at NUH and NTFGH became a medical practitioner due to his interest in biology and frequent visits to the hospital when his mother was ill during his teens. His desire to help others through medicine finds him harnessing technology to perform complex liver transplants. Read his story.

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Ms Fifiana Tan, Senior Optometrist,NTFGH
07 Feb 2024
This optometrist wants seniors to fight poor vision

​According to Ms Fifiana Tan, a Senior Optometrist at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH), your quality of life shouldn’t be compromised by vision loss. Read more on what she does as an optometrist.

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Prof Yap Hui Kim
01 Feb 2024
This clinician helped transform paediatric renal care in Myanmar

​Beyond Prof Yap Hui Kim's daily duties as the Head and Emeritus Consultant in the Division of Paediatric Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, Department of Paediatrics at the Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children's Medical Institute (KTP-NUCMI), she is also involved in training clinicians from developing countries under the NUH Global Fellows Alliance programme. This is her story.

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Ms Ng Wan Jing, Senior Pharmacist, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
04 Jan 2024
Pharmacist do more than just dispensing medicine

​Did you know that pharmacists do more than just dispense medicine? They also act as our resident detectives!

Meet Ms Ng Wan Jing, a senior pharmacist at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital who works with patients to assess if they are taking their medications properly. For the less forthcoming patients, she has to play detective to pick up non-verbal cues and other clues to get her answers, all so she can ensure they are on the right track to recovery.

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Mdm Rosnah Dahlan, Nurse Clinician , Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
16 Nov 2023
The life of a night shift nurse

​Mdm Rosnah Dahlan, a Nurse Clinician at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH), took on permanent night shift duties about a year ago as she wanted to better care for her elderly parents. Read more about what happens in her shift that runs from 9pm to 7.30am daily. 

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Mr Samuel Tay, Medical Social Worker, National University Polyclinics
06 Nov 2023
Life as a medical social worker in Singapore

​Mr Samuel Tay, a medical social worker shares that supporting patients and their families through painful decisions is all in a day’s work at the National University Polyclinics (NUP). 

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NUH’s Child Life Therapist, Ms Suraya Ya'akub
28 Oct 2023
NUHS Spotlight - Child Life Therapist

​One of only 10 child life therapists in Singapore, Ms Suraya Ya'akub from the National University Hospital relies on play to build rapport and trust with young patients, to help them cope with challenging — and sometimes, scary — medical conditions and treatments. Read more about her job as a child life therapist here.

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Meet senior dietitian, Melody Foo, driving hospital improvement projects for patients
17 Oct 2023
NUHS Spotlight - Dietitian

​Find out what a typical day for Senior Dietitian Melody Foo looks like. Read more on how her passion for quality improvement has benefitted both patients and colleagues alike at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.

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Delivering hundreds of babies and counting - Assistant Nurse Clinician Tan Ai Hua's story
13 Sep 2023
NUHS Spotlight - Nurse Trained in Midwifey

​Over the past three decades, Assistant Nurse Clinician Tan Ai Hua has helped deliver hundreds of babies at NUH. Read more to find out what keeps her passion for midwifery going. 

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Dr Jenny Loo, Senior Principal Audiologist (Head), NUH and Ms Vernice Lim
13 Jul 2023
From hearing-impaired patient to audiologist

As the only audiologist in Singapore with a cochlear implant, Ms Vernice Lim hopes to inspire others with hearing impairments to believe that they, too, can lead a fulfilling life. Find out what motivated her to study to become an audiologist.

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Associate Professor Alfred Kow as an educator at NUHS
29 Jun 2023
NUHS Spotlight - Educator

​An accomplished surgeon and an inspiring educator – find out what drives Associate Professor Alfred Kow Wei Chieh to nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals. 

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NUHS Jobs You Never Knew Existed - Microsurgery Instructor
10 Apr 2023
NUHS Jobs You Never Knew Existed - Microsurgery Instructor

​Meet the only microsurgery instructor in the National University Health System (NUHS), Siti Khadijah. A technical officer at the Deparment of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, National University Hospital (NUH), Khadijah's expertise with microsurgery needles is so remarkable that healthcare professionals, including surgeons, from all around the world seek her out to learn from her.

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Hip Replacement Surgery
08 Mar 2023
Operation in Progress - Hip Replacement Surgery

A joint replacement surgery can be life-changing for patients. Find out what skills an orthopaedic surgeon needs in order to perform such an important operation from lead surgeon, Dr Chua Wei Liang, Deputy Head and Consultant, Division of Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Alexandra Hospital (AH), who has over a decade of experience performing this procedure. 

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My Job Upsized - Family Physician, Dr Wayne Lee
06 Jan 2023
My Job Upsized - Family Physician, Dr Wayne Lee

​Medical innovations are always welcomed at NUHS. In order to spend quality time with his patients, Dr Wayne Lee, family physician at National University Polyclinics (NUP) got creative. Find out in this video how merges his passion in technology and medicine to build an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot to collect patients' blood pressure. The chatbot helps clinicians simplify information processing and reduces the time pressure in polyclinics.

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My Job Upsized - Service Associate, Ms Hamidah Binte Hashim
22 Dec 2022
My Job Upsized - Service Associate, Ms Hamidah Binte Hashim

We learn through practising. In this episode, watch how a service associate, driven by a desire to serve patients better, went the extra mile to learn how to draw blood for patients. Ms Hamidah Binte Hashim, a service associate at the National University Hospital's Centre for Organ Transplantation, helped patients draw blood to reduce waiting times in the clinic after completing a phlebotomy course, on top of her daily responsibilities.

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Benjamin Png, Principal Medical Social Worker, Alexandra Hospital
01 Dec 2022
My Job Upsized - Principal Medical Social Worker Benjamin Png

Staff at NUHS are always looking at ways to improve themselves, with the aim of delivering better quality care for their patients. In this video, the spotlight falls on Benjamin Png, Principal Medical Social Worker, Alexandra Hospital, who leveraged on his interest in IT to help social workers around Singapore not only save time, but also provide more timely advice for their patients. 

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Fadhli Hakim, NUHS Perfusionist, National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS)
28 Jun 2022
NUHS Jobs You Never Knew Existed - Perfusionists

​For many patients undergoing life-saving heart surgery, perfusionists play a critical role by assuming the function of the heart and lung. But most people would not have the opportunity to meet this person - until now. Catch this episode of NUHS Jobs You Never Knew Existed, where we spotlight Fadhli Hakim, a perfusionst at the National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS).

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Research at NUHS Residency - Dr Abhiram Kanneganti, Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National Universi
14 Apr 2022
Research at NUHS Residency - Dr Abhiram Kanneganti, Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital (NUH)

"It's very possible and important for clinicians to still find ways to give back to the fratenity by doing research in areas that are relevant to them", says Dr Abhiram Kanneganti, Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital (NUH) on why he decided to press on with his research on how the COVID outbreak is affecting the mental health of healthcare workers. Watch the video to find out more about the meaningful research work that goes on at NUHS Residency.

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Community Nurse Ee Ling See Toh
08 Apr 2022
On the Move - Community Nurse Ee Ling See Toh

​For the elderly, infirm, and recently-discharged, trips to hospitals can be a hassle. But Community Nurses like Ee Ling See Toh can help bridge this distance, visiting and providing treatment to patients in the comfort of their own homes. Catch our Community Nurse Ee Ling in action in this episode of 'On the Move'!

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Senior Speech Therapist Cassia Teo, National University Hospital (NUH)
18 Mar 2022
On the Move - Senior Speech Therapist Cassia Teo

​The biggest misconception about paediatric speech therapy is that it only happens in the hospital, says Senior Speech Therapist Cassia Teo from the National University Hospital (NUH). In this episode of 'On the Move', learn more from Cassia as she shares how parents can be empowered to take on a more active role in their child's therapy journey, so the learning can continue at home.

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NUHS Medical Social Workers
15 Mar 2022
NUHS Jobs You Didn't Think Existed - Medical Social Workers
Illness can be a painful journey – not just physically, but also financially, psychologically, and socially. Enter our Medical Social Workers, who support our patients as they struggle with the challenges of coping with their illness. This support can range from providing counselling to patients with strained family relationships, to supporting those facing complex situations like homelessness or substance abuse. We speak to some of our Medical Social Workers to find out what working in this field is all about.

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On the Move - Asst Prof Low Ting Ting, Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, Singapore
04 Mar 2022
On the Move - Asst Prof Low Ting Ting, Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS)

​From hypertension to heart attacks, the cardiac care team at the National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS) is certainly well-versed in matters of the heart. In this episode of 'On the Move', we follow cardiologist Asst Prof Low Ting Ting, Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology, NUHCS, and Director of the Women's Heart Health Programme, to get an insider's look into the action of what goes behind the scenes in the day-to-day jobs of the cardiac care team at NUHCS.

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Research at NUHS Residency - Dr Nicholas Chew, Senior Resident, Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, Sing
01 Mar 2022
Research at NUHS Residency - Dr Nicholas Chew, Senior Resident, Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS)

​"I think research gives us residents an avenue to explore our subject of interest. It allows us to look at the gaps in the literature, to come up with a clinical question and to answer them so that we can start on our subject of interest earlier", says Dr Nicholas Chew, Senior Resident, Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS), on his experience as a resident researcher (Clinician Scientist Track). Interested to find out more about research under NUHS Residency? Watch this video as Dr Chew speaks to his mentor, Dr Loh Poay Huan, Senior Consultant at NUHCS' Department of Cardiology, who shares valuable advice for those considering a career in this track.

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The Hospitals That Never Sleep - Medical Technologist Ranjetha Veerappan at Alexandra Hospital
07 Oct 2021
The Hospitals That Never Sleep - Medical Technologist Ranjetha Veerappan at Alexandra Hospital

Behind the scenes at Alexandra Hospital, medical technologists like Ranjetha Veerappan are hard at work processing hundreds of patient samples and performing a wide range of tests, even in the middle of the night. With the laboratory results, our doctors may then make timely and accurate treatment decisions and plans for all our patients, 24/7. 

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NUHS Our People Our Pride - Zainaf Binte Yaakub
30 Sep 2021
The Hospitals That Never Sleep - Senior Nurse Manager at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

​For most of us, the setting sun is our cue to start turning in the for night. But for Zainaf Binte Ya'akub, who works the permanent night shift as a Senior Nurse Manager at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH), her day is just beginning. In this episode of 'The Hospitals That Never Sleep', catch a glimpse into SIster Zainaf's life as she does her nightly ward rounds, ensuring that even while the nation sleeps, her staff and patients remain well taken care of.

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Our People Our Pride - Dr Lenard Cheng
24 Sep 2021
The Hospitals That Never Sleep - NUH's Emergency Department

​Observing how our hospitals work round the clock from the other side of the lens is a fascination experience. In this first episode of our new series, 'The hospitals that never sleep', witness the delivery of incredible care by Dr Lenard Cheng and his team at the National University Hospital's Emergency Department. Even through the night, the team works to make sure that our patients receive the care they need no matter the circumstance, no matter their background, and regardless of their condition.

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Front-line mum: Nurse went extra mile for patients
16 Jun 2021
Front-line mum: Nurse went extra mile for patients
"Being pregnant was not a reason for me to stop doing what I love. In fact, this pregnancy gave me a lot of strength," says Ms Rafidah Rosman who works as a community nurse with the National University Health System (NUHS) Regional Health System (RHS) Carehub. Even in her third trimester, she was providing care for her patients from home to home, in full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Watch this video to see how the mother of two coped with her love for patients and family during the pandemic.

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NUHS Jobs You Didn't Think Existed - Podiatrist
26 Apr 2021
NUHS Jobs You Didn't Think Existed - Podiatrist
Our podiatrists bare it all about what they wish their patients knew before their appointment. There is also some useful advice on common conditions like bunions and flat foot in there. Watch on for more!

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NUHS Jobs You Didn't Think Existed - Audiologist
14 Apr 2021
NUHS Jobs You Didn't Think Existed - Audiologist
A radio DJ, a hi-fi seller, and even an audio technician - these are some things audiologists have been mistaken for. But what do they actually do? And why do we need them at our hospitals? We speak with three audiologists from the National University Hospital (NUH), Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) and Alexandra Hospital (AH) to find out.

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Celebrating Strong Women
08 Mar 2021
Celebrating Strong Women
This video honours the "wonder women” in healthcare, who deliver their best in patient care while juggling multiple roles and expectations in their lives while calling for all women to think about their own heart health which they often neglect and treat their heart right. This video was developed in partnership with the Women's Heart Health Programme, National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS).

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NUHS Jobs You Didn't Think Existed - Ocularist
28 Jan 2021
NUHS Jobs You Didn't Think Existed - Ocularist
The National University Hospital's (NUH) one and only ocularist, Ms Suriya Abu Waled, shows us how she restores windows to the soul by designing prosthetic eyes for her patients.

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Respect and Psychological Safety - A/Prof Malcolm Mahadevan
01 Dec 2020
Respect and Psychological Safety - A/Prof Malcolm Mahadevan
See how our colleagues from various disciplines and professions come together to provide incredible care for our patients amidst a high-stress environment at our Emergency Department at the National University Hospital (NUH). A/Prof Malcolm Mahadevan, Senior Consultant, Emergency Medicine, NUH, and Designated Institutional Official, NUHS Residency, also revealed a personal story which moved him to tears when he was a houseman.

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NUHS Jobs You Didn't Think Existed - Speech Therapists
25 Nov 2020
NUHS Jobs You Didn't Think Existed - Speech Therapists
Why do people with swallowing difficulties see a speech therapist? What do we know about speech therapy? And how do we know when or if we need to see a speech therapist? Through a three-part video series, we throw spotlight on this incredible team of hardworking allied health professionals who help those with communication or swallowing difficulties regain their abilities.

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'Teamwork' - Ms Debbie Tay
16 Nov 2020
'Teamwork' - Ms Debbie Tay
What is the secret to great teamwork? Why do some teams work better than others? There are complex terms, like inter-professional collaboration, values-based practice and shared mental model, to describe our interactions with one another. Debbie Tay, Senior Assistant Manager, Medical Affairs (Education), National University Hospital (NUH) and Esther Tai, Principal Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Medicine, NUH, simplify and explain how these have help them produce incredible results in the way we interact with fellow healthcare professionals and patients.

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'Teamwork' - Dr Furene Wang
03 Nov 2020
'Teamwork' - Dr Furene Wang
What is the secret to great teamwork and why do some teams work better than others? The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown us into novel situations where we are squared into tight corners with no easy answers. While some teams are still wading through the crisis, others emerged stronger through deliberate efforts at understanding and respecting different viewpoints, and nurturing psychologically safe workspaces. Small changes in the way a team works together can make a significant difference in patient care. Learn more about how Dr Furene Wang, Consultant, Division of Paediatric Neurology, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children’s Medical Institute, National University Hospital (NUH), and her team of healthcare professionals took that step to adapt as a team, and improved the care of a patient with more complex needs.

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'Teachers' - A/Prof Dan Yock Young
18 Sep 2020
'Teachers' - A/Prof Dan Yock Young
In the spirit of NUHS Educators' Day, A/Prof Dan Yock Young, Assistant Chief Executive, Academic Medicine, National University Health System (NUHS), and Senior Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital (NUH), shares invaluable takeaways from the teachers who inspired him.

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Advocating for Women in Science and Healthcare (WISH) - A/Prof Swaine Chen
16 Sep 2020
Advocating for Women in Science and Healthcare (WISH) - A/Prof Swaine Chen
"I really hope that in the future, there comes a day where we have workplaces that don't actually need organisations like WISH (Women in Science and Healthcare)," said A/Prof Swaine Chen, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, on how WISH is championing for gender equity in the workplace. What more can be done?

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Advocating for Women in Science and Healthcare (WISH) - Prof Chong Yap Seng
16 Sep 2020
Advocating for Women in Science and Healthcare (WISH) - Prof Chong Yap Seng
"As a man, it's important for me to show support, but I don't want to just do it as a form of lip service. If I'm going to get involved, I want to enable them to achieve their goals," said Prof Chong Yap Seng, Dean of NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, when asked why he created the Office for Equal Opportunities and Career Development. This is his story.

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The Hero Behind our Heroes
13 Aug 2020
The Hero Behind our Heroes
In honour of our NUHS nurses, our celebrations go virtual amid a global pandemic as we find new ways to recognise their achievements. Featuring nine nurses from National University Hospital (NUH), JurongHealth Campus (JHC), Alexandra Hospital (AH), National University Polyclinics (NUP), National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS), National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS), National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore (NUCOHS), and NUS Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, each of them shares untold stories of their own nursing heroes who shaped them as the healthcare heroes they are today, proving that heroes are made, not born.

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"My Life Like the Grass" - Dr Tan Lai Yong
12 Aug 2020
"My Life Like the Grass" - Dr Tan Lai Yong
After relocating to Yunnan, China, for 14 years, Dr Tan Lai Yong, Associate Professor, College of Alice & Peter Tan, Department of Medicine, Division of Family Medicine, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, returned to Singapore with four invaluable life lessons to share in this difficult times. Learn more about these life lessons as shared by Dr Tan in this three part video series.

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A Day in the Life of - Dr Maleena Suppiah Cavert
03 Aug 2020
A Day in the Life of - Dr Maleena Suppiah Cavert
Follow a day in the life of Dr Maleena Suppiah Cavert, Deputy Director, Clinical Education, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH), during COVID-19 times. Her story was shared at a webinar organised by the NUHS Women in Science and Healthcare (WISH) and Equal Opportunities & Career Development (EOCD) on 29 July 2020. Their mission is to create an environment and shape a culture that advances gender equality.

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A Day in the Life of - Ms Emily Nickles
03 Aug 2020
A Day in the Life of - Ms Emily Nickles
Follow a day in the life of Emily Nickles, Research Assistant, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, during COVID-19 times. Her story was shared at a webinar organised by the NUHS Women in Science and Healthcare (WISH) and Equal Opportunities & Career Development (EOCD) on 29 July 2020. Their mission is to create an environment and shape a culture that advances gender equality.

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A Day in the Life of - Ms Grace Chiang
03 Aug 2020
A Day in the Life of - Ms Grace Chiang
Follow a day in the life of Grace Chiang, Chief Operating Officer, Alexandra Hospital (AH), during COVID-19 times. Her story was shared at a webinar organised by the NUHS Women in Science and Healthcare (WISH) and Equal Opportunities & Career Development (EOCD) on 29 July 2020. Their mission is to create an environment and shape a culture that advances gender equality.

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Fighting COVID-19 - Faces of NUHS
14 May 2020
Fighting COVID-19 - Faces of NUHS
In our fight against COVID-19, meet some of our nurses who share more about their work, sacrifices and hopes for the future.

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Ask a Question - Life as an Emergency Medical Physician
27 Mar 2020
Ask a Question - Life as an Emergency Medical Physician
Curious to find out more about what life as an Emergency Medical Physician is like, especially during the COVID-19 times? Hear from Dr Luke Lee, Resident Physician, Emergency Medicine, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH), as he offers a different perspective into the fight against COVID-19.

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