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Core Education Programme (CEP)

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NUHS Residency organises teaching sessions to equip residents with the knowledge and skills to manage day-to-day clinical situations.

Please click on the respective CEP modules for more information:

Infection Prevention & Control Module

The Infection Control module is a compulsory course for all R1 residents with effect from AY2016 intake. Course attendance is required before progression to senior residency.

Participants will gain a basic understanding of what infection control is about from the following segments:

Hand hygiene programme
Antibiotics stewardship
Nosocomial infections e.g. ventilator-associated pneumonia, catheter-associated urinary tract infection, central-line associated bloodstream infection etc.
Isolation policies
Outbreak investigation and control measures

Participants will also appreciate the infection control programme in NUH and know where to obtain assistance after the module.

Limited slots are available per workshop and registration is based on first come first serve! To register or check the dates, click here or email Ms Huang Huiwen.

Compulsory weekly teaching for PGY1

Click to download the latest teaching schedule here.
Click to download the List of CEP core topics here.
Click to download "Useful References for Drug Use in Pregnancy" here.

The sessions stated in the schedule may be subject to changes so please refer to the weekly email reminder sent to all residents. For any enquiry on the sessions, please email Ms Jacquline Lam.

Resident CEP is tailored for residents who progress beyond PGY1/R1. They will have the opportunity to participate in additional modules geared towards their development as clinicans, educators and researchers.

Compulsory for R2 residents

Module	Synopsis/Objectives	Dates
Ethics & Professionalism	There are three runs in a year. The full-day course will build on knowledge on ‘Ethics’ acquired in medical school and focus especially on issues arising in the course of providing team based care in a tertiary public sector hospital. Limited slots are available for the workshop and registration is based on first come first serve! To register or check the dates, click here or email Ms Jacelyn Lee.	17 Feb, 19 May, 16 Nov 2020

Module

Synopsis/Objectives

Dates

Ethics & Professionalism

There are three runs in a year. The full-day course will build on knowledge on ‘Ethics’ acquired in medical school and focus especially on issues arising in the course of providing team based care in a tertiary public sector hospital.

Limited slots are available for the workshop and registration is based on first come first serve! To register or check the dates, click here or email Ms Jacelyn Lee.

17 Feb,

19 May,

16 Nov 2020

Elective modules for residents of R2 and above

Modules	Synopsis/Objectives	Dates
EQUIP-R (Enabling Quality Improvement for Clinical Practice for Residents)	The objectives of this course are: Introduce the quality improvement methodologies and Engage residents in quality improvement projects and activities The course will equip our residents with Quality Improvement skills (e.g. CPIP and NUHS Way). It includes experiential learning by starting a project during the course and completing it within 3-6 months. Participants will be supported throughout by experienced facilitators and senior clinician advisors. To register, please email Mr Kenny Chiw.	Tentative dates: 3-5 Feb 2020; 27-29 May 2020
Residents As Teachers (RATS)	This programme is designed to equip R2 & above residents in training in NUHS with the basic core skills as future teachers. The course will focus on pedagogy, assessment and student feedback. The overall course goals are as follows: To facilitate the application of general educational principles in the continuing education of Residents as Teachers. To equip the residents with the desired skills, ability and mindsets to design effective learning strategies in their educational planning. To enhance the capability of residents to apply evidence-based educational best practices in their teaching-learning activities. To register, please email Ms Leizel Lee.	24 Mar 2020
Quality Improvement Projects (Bite-size QI Alternatives)	Are QIPs too overwhelming for you? You can choose to sign up for a Bite-size alternatives (as shown below) to have a good feel of QI and the application of QI tools now. Bite-size QI alternatives: 1) Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of clinical incidents 2) Through Patient’s Experience and Clinical Effectiveness Limited slots are available for the workshop and registration is based on first come first serve! To register or check the dates, click here or email Ms Queh Sin Yee.	The programme runs from Jan to Dec 2020
Medical Protection Society (MPS) Workshop	MPS workshops are focused on providing advice and practical tools and tips to help you deliver improved patient care. The series of workshop provides you with proven techniques to reduce your risk of complaints and claims and help improved patient outcomes. Limited slots are available for the workshop and registration is based on first come first serve! To register or check the dates, click here or email Ms Nordian.	12 Mar, 8 May, 2 Jun, 18 Jun, 22 Jul, 12 Aug, 8 Sep, 1 Oct 2020
Empathetic 2-way Communication Skills Coaching	This workshop is catered for surgical junior residents. The course aims to allow candidates to gain practical experience and confidence in areas pertaining to clinical communication. Candidates will learn: Communicating inter-professionally Usage of clear concise language Respecting other viewpoints Ability to acknowledge deficiencies and readiness to make adjustments if necessary Advocate for patient's best interests, as they rotate through 5 stations: Station 1: Breaking Bad News Station 2: Admitting Simple Medical Error & Managing Angry Relative Station 3: DNR Station 4: Sensitive History-taking Station 5: Inter-professional Communication Limited slots are available for the workshop and registration is based on first come first serve! To register or check the dates, click here or email Ms Vivian Chow.	TBC
Basic Suturing & Drain Management Workshop	This course is designed for the PGY1s. Participants will learn: 1) basic suturing and knot tying 2) chest drain insertion and removal 3) basic chest & abdominal drain management To register or check the dates, click here or email Ms Jacquline Lam.	TBC

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Core Education Programme (CEP)

Intern (PGY1) CEP

Infection Prevention & Control Module

Compulsory weekly teaching for PGY1

Resident (Post PGY1) CEP

Compulsory for R2 residents

Elective modules for residents of R2 and above

Core Education Programme (CEP)

Intern (PGY1) CEP

Infection Prevention & Control Module

Compulsory weekly teaching for PGY1

Resident (Post PGY1) CEP

Compulsory for R2 residents

Elective modules for residents of R2 and above

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