NUHS PGY1 Programme

• Four-monthly rotations for PGY1s in five MOH accredited PGY1 disciplines - Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology (only at NUH), and Paediatrics (only at NUH).
• NUHS offers rich academic and clinical experiences augmented by a strong mentoring culture.
• We offer good patient case mix and well-balanced case load which allow our faculty to dedicate time to training and supervision.
  
• Strong teaching culture with outstanding and dedicated teaching faculty who are always ready to share their knowledge and insights.
• Core Education Programme (CEP): A comprehensive weekly educational session dedicated to PGY1s, prepared and delivered by specialists in the five core PGY1 disciplines, to ensure that the quality academic education underpins strong clinical performance and experience.
• Mindfulness Doctor Programme (MD): A unique monthly session aimed at introducing concepts of mindfulness and reflection to PGY1s, and help PGY1s cope with challenges in the transition from school to clinic.
• Float system (as opposed to traditional night calls) in Internal Medicine, General Surgery and Orthopaedics at NUH.
  

1. Orientation and Objective Structured Practical Examination (OPSE)
   A PGY1 new to NUHS will undergo a comprehensive orientation and a unique NUHS way of welcoming you - Objective Structured Practical Examination (OPSE). OSPE consists of 10-12 stations of common "Called To See Patient (CTSP)" scenarios that aim to equip PGY1s with the knowledge and skills, and increase their confidence to handle common clinical encounters.
   
   
2. House Officers Foundational Teaching (for NTFGH postings)
   Foundational Teaching is conducted throughout the four-month period. Prepared and delivered by specialists across various disciplines, it consists of practical topics that equip PGY1s in handling common situations encountered in the wards.
   
   
3. CEP Teaching
   This is a comprehensive list of practical and must-know "Please come to see the patient" topics from across many medical and surgical specialties. CEP Teaching is conducted weekly during protected time for all PGY1s, regardless of your current posting i.e. A PGY1 in a General Surgery posting will also undergo CEP topics that include medical and paediatric teachings. The topics are designed to impart all-rounded clinical knowledge and help cultivate professionalism in PGY1s.
   
   
4. Simulation (SIM) Teaching
   SIM Teaching provides PGY1s with hands-on experience in managing medical conditions and emergencies in a controlled environment using life-sized manikins.
   
   
5. E-learn and Full Code® Application
   In addition to didactic teaching, the faculty has developed mobile applications with a series of recorded teachings on various topics that PGY1s can access and learn at their own pace and interest. In addition, PGY1s are provided access to Full Code®, an application developed by our faculty to impart the management of common emergency situations and medical cases.

The committee members strive to recommend the award of the Certificate of Experience to all PGY1 doctors so as to facilitate their application for registration with the SMC.

In addition, PGY1 doctors who demonstrate excellent qualities during their postings will be nominated for the NUHS Awards of Excellence.

Join NUHS as a PGY1 doctor and decide if you want to pursue further training and a career in NUHS. Register your interest with us through the following ways:

• YLL/LKC/Duke-NUS final year medical students can attend our annual Meet-the-Faculty session (December). Notice will be given through the medical schools.
• Overseas final year medical students can email us:
  
• NTFGH: [email protected]
• NUH: [email protected]

For more information on the NUHS National PGY1 Programme, please download the brochure below -

• Simply choose NUH or NTFGH postings as your FIRST CHOICE in the MOHH posting exercise.
  
• PGY1 doctors are generally allowed a maximum of 2 postings within a hospital but are allowed to do all 3 postings within the same healthcare cluster. We encourage PGY1 doctors to select postings in different institutions to experience the diverse healthcare system and clinical practices in Singapore, as this will help you decide on residency training and career options in the future.
• MOHH will inform you of the posting allocation.
• Those posted to NUH or NTFGH will experience the NUHS PGY1 programme.
• Refer to this document (PDF, 578KB) for more details.

"As a HO fresh out of medical school, the culture in NUHS felt very warm and welcoming. I remember being quite nervous stepping into the working environment and having patients to take ownership of. Slowly and gradually, my anxiety eased and I started to pick up skills along the way as seniors in NUHS regardless of rank, would take time out to teach hard skills like clinical approaches and soft skills such as how to break bad news and how to conduct a family conference.

Besides the opportunistic teachings during ward rounds everyday, the NUHS PGY1 Programme also organises workshops for us that guide us through the daily scenarios that we may face. In Paediatrics at NUH, there are clinical simulation courses for common CTSPs and emergencies like code blue. I've found myself remembering these simulation courses and what was taught when I'm on-call and faced with the same emergency. A sedation course was also taught to us and as HOs, it felt empowering to be able to administer sedation and help relieve the workload of our seniors.

Lastly, NUHS really puts in effort to ensure the welfare of its PGY1s. For IM, NUH is one that does the night float system, allowing us to have shorter working hours and less fatigue, yet similar clinical learning opportunities as overnight calls. For Paediatrics at NUH, we have 8am post-call which does wonders for mental health. Many NUHS seniors have been working hard to advocate for shorter working hours for their juniors by carrying out further studies on the benefits of the float system. I really see that our feedback is heard and our welfare is well-protected in NUHS.

All in all, I have truly enjoyed my PGY1 Programme in NUHS and could not have asked for a better place to grow."

Ms Cecilia Sim
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Ms Queh Sin Yee
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Ms Jacquline Lam
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Ms Fanny Yik
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NTFGH PGY1 Programme
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Get more details on the NTFGH PGY1 Programme here.