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NUHS Hospital Clinician Scheme

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Be Part of a Dynamic Force in Transforming Healthcare

The Hospital Clinician (HC) Scheme is part of the nationally recognised new career track offered by the Ministry of Health (MOH). It has been designed for non-specialists with experience and provides additional training to augment care delivery. Hospital Clinicians will anchor inpatient care services in public hospitals (including community hospitals), in a role complementary to specialists. In addition, the scheme provides a comprehensive and structured long-term career path for doctors who aspire to reach higher levels of responsibilities.

Be part of a dynamic force in transforming healthcare at NUHS!

Register here to be a Hospital Clinician with us!

Career Track for Hospital Clinicians Choice of Domains
Benefits of the Scheme Frequently Asked Questions

Upcoming Events Contact Us

Career Track for Hospital Clinicians on the Scheme

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At NUHS, the Hospital Clinician Scheme begins at Postgraduate Year 4 (PGY4). At the end of two years, Hospital Clinicians will undertake a diploma examination administered by the Academy of Medicine, and will have the opportunity to progress to a Senior Hospital Clinician and Principal Hospital Clinician.

Choice of Domains and Institutions

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As a doctor on the scheme, you will embark on rotations and training according to your interest. You can select from one of the two domains, Medical or Peri-operative:

Medical: Acute and Sub-Acute Care

Areas include Medicine, ICU, Emergency Department, Community Hospital
Acute resuscitation and management of common conditions
Semi-autonomously providing care

Peri-operative: Surgical and Anaesthesia

Areas include Surgery, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesia, etc.
Partner the surgical team to anchor peri-operative medical care in an inpatient setting

Benefits of the Scheme

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In NUHS, the development and wellbeing of Hospital Clinicians are imperative to building a sustainable healthcare system. With OneNUHS, our Hospital Clinicians will enjoy the following benefits:

Attractive compensation and benefits

Long-term and viable career with work-life balance

Train alongside Residents and Specialists within the system

Amass transferable skills

Local and overseas training opportunities

Enhanced career progression to assume Principal HC in seven years

Enhanced career progression to assume Principal Hospital Clinician in seven years

Flexibility to rotate across disciplines

Opportunities to pursue interest in non-clinical areas (e.g. Education, Quality Improvement, etc.)

Opportunities to pursue interests in non-clinical areas (e.g. Education, Quality Improvement)

In addition, suitable candidates will be offered sponsorship to embark on these two specially-curated Masters Programmes and the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health:

Masters in Biomedical Informatics (MSc BMI) with a specialisation in Hospital Management.
Masters in Public Health (MPH) with a specialisation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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1. When can I join the Hospital Clinician Scheme?

The Hospital Clinician Scheme intakes are in July and January and application to join is usually about three months prior to that. Nevertheless, do make your intention known early. We also suggest that you try to get a rotation in one of the NUHS hospitals to get a taste of the environment. You can register your interest by completing the form via http://for.sg/nuhshcp .

2. If I am applying for the Hospital Clinician Scheme, can I simultaneously apply for Residency?

The application process for the two schemes are separate and different. Application for Residency is at the national level whilst the Hospital Clinician Scheme is at the institution level. Nevertheless, you may apply for both, however, you can only join one.

3. Can I change from the Residency Programme to the Hospital Clinician Scheme, and vice versa?

Generally, to enter the Hospital Clinician Scheme, you should be at least a PGY4 and if you are currently in a Residency programme, it is possible to switch if you do not wish to continue being in the Residency programme. Just speak with your Programme Director or DIO.

However, if you are looking to enrol to Residency during your time as a Hospital Clinician, the requirements will follow the respective programme training requirements. There is currently no exemption from any of the training requirements.

4. If I enrol to the Hospital Clinician Scheme at PGY4, will my bond with MOHH be transferred to the institution?

Should you still have a bond with MOHH when you enter the Hospital Clinician Scheme, the bond will be transferred to the institution that you are with. Upon transfer of employment, you will be considered a staff of the institution and benefits as well as policies will follow that of the institution.

5. As a Hospital Clinician, are my qualifications transferable to other clusters?

All Hospital Clinicians will need to take a Diploma examination at the end of two years administered by the Academy of Medicine. This Diploma is nationally recognised.

However, your employing institution will be responsible for credentialing you for the scope of work and procedures you perform.

6. Do I need to stick strictly to the respective domains (Medical OR Peri-Operative) – e.g. can I mix ED and ICU which is under Medical?

In the Hospital Clinician Programme, our priority is to nurture and help you to achieve your career aspirations. Do speak with our institutional leads and we could discuss how we can journey with you and meet your career aspirations

Upcoming Events

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Executive Certificate in Healthcare Improvement via Informatics

NUHS Hospital Clinician Scheme Information Session
Watch this space for updates on our regular information session.

Contact Us

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For more information, please browse through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or download our brochure here (PDF, 2.38MB).

For application, click here for registration.

For enquiries, contact us at nuhs_edo@nuhs.edu.sg.

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NUHS Hospital Clinician Scheme

Be Part of a Dynamic Force in Transforming Healthcare

Career Track for Hospital Clinicians on the Scheme

Choice of Domains and Institutions

Medical: Acute and Sub-Acute Care

Peri-operative: Surgical and Anaesthesia

Benefits of the Scheme

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

​1. When can I join the Hospital Clinician Scheme?

​2. If I am applying for the Hospital Clinician Scheme, can I simultaneously apply for Residency?

​3. Can I change from the Residency Programme to the Hospital Clinician Scheme, and vice versa?

​4. If I enrol to the Hospital Clinician Scheme at PGY4, will my bond with MOHH be transferred to the institution?

​5. As a Hospital Clinician, are my qualifications transferable to other clusters?

​6. Do I need to stick strictly to the respective domains (Medical OR Peri-Operative) – e.g. can I mix ED and ICU which is under Medical?

Upcoming Events

Contact Us

1. When can I join the Hospital Clinician Scheme?

2. If I am applying for the Hospital Clinician Scheme, can I simultaneously apply for Residency?

3. Can I change from the Residency Programme to the Hospital Clinician Scheme, and vice versa?

4. If I enrol to the Hospital Clinician Scheme at PGY4, will my bond with MOHH be transferred to the institution?

5. As a Hospital Clinician, are my qualifications transferable to other clusters?

6. Do I need to stick strictly to the respective domains (Medical OR Peri-Operative) – e.g. can I mix ED and ICU which is under Medical?