The Singapore Integrated Programme (SGIP) for Plastic Surgery is a six-year national residency programme jointly offered by SingHealth, the National Healthcare Group and the National University Health System. It is open to doctors who have completed Postgraduate Year 1 and are seeking structured specialist training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
At NUHS, residents train within a major academic health system comprising National University Hospital (NUH), Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) and Alexandra Hospital (AH). Together, these institutions offer one of the most clinically diverse and intellectually rigorous training environments in the region, with a strong emphasis on operative progression, mentorship and academic development.
Plastic Surgery is a specialty defined by its breadth: it restores form and function across every stage of life, in patients affected by congenital differences, trauma, oncological resection, infection and acquired deformity.
NUHS Plastic Surgery trains residents to meet this complexity with sound clinical judgement, technical precision and a patient-centred approach.
Graduates of the programme will be equipped to assess and manage the full spectrum of reconstructive and aesthetic conditions, work effectively within multidisciplinary surgical teams, and contribute to the specialty through research, education and innovation.
Comprehensive Clinical Exposure
NUHS offers residents a rich and varied training experience across the full breadth of plastic surgery. The high volume and diversity of reconstructive cases across NUH, NTFGH and AH provide residents with progressive responsibility and meaningful operative exposure throughout their training.
Key areas of exposure include:
Faculty and Mentorship
Residents are guided by an experienced faculty team with active roles in clinical service, medical education and national postgraduate training. Mentorship at NUHS is close and longitudinal, supporting residents in developing not only surgical skill and judgement, but also their academic identity and long-term professional trajectory.
Research and Academic Development
As part of an academic health system with deep ties to the National University of Singapore, NUHS provides a rich environment for clinical, translational and basic science research. Residents are encouraged to pursue scholarly work, present at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals, with access to collaborators across NUHS, NUS and affiliated research institutions.
Multidisciplinary Care
Plastic surgery routinely intersects with oncology, trauma surgery, orthopaedics, otolaryngology, paediatrics and rehabilitation medicine. Residents at NUHS work closely with these teams, developing an appreciation for the full arc of patient care — from surgical planning and reconstruction through to rehabilitation and long-term outcomes.
Preparing the Plastic Surgeons of Tomorrow
NUHS Plastic Surgery aims to produce surgeons who are technically excellent, academically engaged and deeply committed to restoring patients' function, appearance and quality of life. Graduates leave well prepared to lead in clinical practice, research, education and healthcare — wherever their careers take them.
For more information on the Singapore Integrated Programme (SGIP) for Plastic Surgery, please visit this page.
