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 clinicians, educators and researchers.
Compulsory Module for Residents of R1 & Above
Infection Prevention & Control Module
The Infection Control module is a compulsory course for all the R1 residents with effect from the 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.
Compulsory Module for Residents of R2 and Above
Ethics & Professionalism
The Ethics & Professionalism module is a compulsory course for all the R2 residents. Course attendance is required before progression to Senior Residency.
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.
For more information regarding the teaching schedule and core topics, click
here or email Ms Jacelyn Li at
jacelyn_li@nuhs.edu.sg.
Elective modules for residents of R2 and above
EQUIP-R (Enabling Quality Improvement for Clinical Practice for Residents)
The objectives of this course are to:
- 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 three to six months. Participants will be supported throughout by experienced facilitators and senior clinician advisors.
For more information regarding the teaching schedule and core topics, email Mr Kenny Chiw at
kenny_chiw@nuhs.edu.sg.
Residents As Teachers (RATS)
This programme is designed to equip the 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 to:
- Facilitate the application of general educational principles in the continuing education of Residents as Teachers.
- Equip the residents with the desired skills, ability and mindsets to design effective learning strategies in their educational planning.
- Enhance the capability of residents to apply evidence-based educational best practices in their teaching-learning activities. For more information regarding the teaching schedule and core topics, email Ms Ann Koh at yuyan_ann_koh@nuhs.edu.sg.
Quality Improvement Projects (Bite-size QI Alternatives)
Are QIPs too overwhelming for you?
You can choose to sign up for a bite-size alternative (as shown below) to have a good feel of QI and the application of QI tools now.
Bite-size QI alternative:
* Through Patient’s Experience and Clinical Effectiveness
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 a first-come-first-serve basis. To register or check the dates, click
here or email Ms Nordian at
nordian_ibrahim@nuhs.edu.sg.
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.
Limited slots are available for the course and registration is based on a first-come-first-serve basis. To register or check the dates, click
here or email Ms Fanny Yik at
fanny_FL_YIK@nuhs.edu.sg.