Otolaryngology Residency Programme

• Adaptive and structured teaching by nurturing and committed faculty
• Wide research opportunities, facilities and mentors
  
• High surgical and outpatient volume for both adult and paediatric patients
  

"When I started my Otolaryngology Residency Programme training, I was terrified – of the job scope, the patients and the bosses. Of course, I had done Otolaryngology postings by then and had tried rather fervently (at least I thought I did) to get in. I thought I knew the job scope and was fairly familiar with the daily work. However, when I saw my name on the list, I was euphoric initially, but it did give way to self-doubt and a nagging feeling of “what if I didn’t deserve it”.
 
Yet, almost four years later, it has been an enriching experience, and I do not regret it for a minute. There are more responsibilities, but that comes with equal parts fulfilment. Realising that you can successfully manage more and more conditions and surgeries as time passes is truly wonderful, whether it be tracheostomies or a simple nasal irrigation. Even the seemingly most straightforward procedures can have innumerable permutations, and the journey to learn how to manage them well will be a lifelong quest. It has not been smooth-sailing all the way by any measure, but I have been supported every step of the way.
 
As Terry Pratchett once wrote, “It is well known that a vital ingredient of success is not knowing that what you are attempting can’t be done.” With some hard work and determination, I am sure you could be an Otolaryngology Resident too.
 
A bittersweet journey so far for sure, but definitely a choice I will make in a heartbeat if I had to do it all again."

Base Criteria

Clinical Competence - The ability to apply medical knowledge, skills and judgment to deliver safe and effective patient care.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills - The ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and healthcare teams.

Practice-Based Learning and Improvement - The ability to evaluate one's own patient care practices and identify areas for improvement.

Professionalism - The commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities in an ethical and sensitive manner.

Personal Attributes - Qualities that aligned with NUHS TRICEP values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Patient-Centredness, that support professional practice and patient-focused care.

Optional Criteria

a) Research experience: Publication/presentation of research work related to field of ENT. This may include oral presentations or poster presentations in both local and international conferences. Case reports in general may not count towards research exposure.

b) Academic qualifications: Completion of MRCS is encouraged prior to residency. This is however not mandatory but most candidates should have completed the MRCS Part A or have plans to take it prior to residency.

c) Prior clinical posting: Candidates are encouraged to have undergone at least a 6 month posting in an ENT unit to allow for learning of basic ENT clinical and surgical skills.

Applicants who meet the base and/or optional criteria are eligible to apply for residency training; however, fulfillment of these criteria does not guarantee a match.

Programme Director
Dr Donovan Eu
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Associate Programme Director
Dr Linette Tan
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Programme Coordinator
Ms Chin Yilin
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