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Ophthalmology
Residency Program
A pool of Faculty dedicated to your training,
together with a wide case-mix will help you
to master proper clinical examination of
the eye and all its functions, management
of the different sub-specialty conditions as
well as be able to perform various forms of
ophthalmic surgery.
From the Program Director
The eye is a fascinating little organ responsible for an important
sensory function - Vision. It is an accessible structure which can
be easily examined and handled. Surgery is often intricate and
complex, and can often be related to other medical conditions
including neurological, oncological, rheumatologic, endocrine
and cardiovascular disorders. This spectrum of conditions provides
Ophthalmologists with interesting diagnostic and management
challenges.
The Ophthalmology Residency Program at the Singapore National
Eye Centre (SNEC) aims to nurture you into a well-rounded highly
competent Ophthalmologist, who is ready to serve the needs of the
Singapore population. A pool of renowned Faculty dedicated to your
training, together with a wide case-mix will help you to master proper
clinical examination of the eye and all its functions, management of
the different sub-specialty conditions. Moreover, you will be able to
Adj Assoc Prof Audrey Chia
Program Director
Ophthalmology
perform various forms of ophthalmic surgery. The program will also
prepare you for further sub-specialty fellowship training, be it within
SNEC or overseas.
Our close association with the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI)
also means that you will have opportunities to be involved in exciting
research breakthroughs.
If you are inquisitive, motivated, compassionate and a team-player,
Ophthalmology might just be for you. We welcome you to speak to us
to find out more.
Come, join us in our pursuit of clinical, academic and service
excellence!
Your Ophthalmology Residency
Over the course of five years, the robust Ophthalmology
Residency Program at SingHealth provides you with a
broad-based education covering all aspects of general
Ophthalmology and its subspecialties. Ample opportunities
are present to participate in clinical and surgical training,
attend didactic lectures and pursue your research dreams.
A large and specialized Ophthalmic centre such as SNEC has
abundant and dedicated training resources, and we have created a
highly structured, vibrant and collegial educational environment to
help develop you as an Ophthalmologist.
Sterling international repute
SingHealth and SNEC have strong links with many leading
Ophthalmic centres in the US, UK, Europe and the Asia-Pacific
region. Visits and talks by world-renowned Ophthalmologists to
our facilities are exciting and frequent. The relationships we build
have further paved the way for our Residents to undergo fellowship
training at centers of excellence anywhere in the world.
Visionary research
With the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) located at
SNEC, you will find a wealth of research opportunities for your
Rich case-mix to hone your clinical skills
SNEC is a part of the large group of hospitals and institutions
that make up SingHealth. The large clinical and surgical
case-mix across all Ophthalmic specialties is able to offer our
Residents a breathtaking array of clinical material and research
opportunities – there is never a dull day here.
At the cutting-edge of Medicine
SNEC has a dedicated and prominent team of Faculty members
who are deeply committed and care about your advancement as a
Resident, together with state-of-the-art clinical and operating.
selection, and can choose to undertake independent investigation
or participate in many of the ongoing research projects. Close
mentorship by Clinicians and scientists has further allowed our
Residents to present their work at international conferences and
publish their work in high-impact journals.
Your Career Prospects & Development
Through the Ophthalmology Residency Program, you will be
equipped to manage all general Ophthalmic conditions with
professionalism and ease. SNEC graduates are not only competent in
the diagnosis, surgical skills and use of investigational equipment, but
are furthermore professional, compassionate and sensitive towards
patients.
If fellowship training is in your plans, you will have little difficulty
as a SNEC graduate to secure further training in an Ophthalmic
subspecialty of choice at SNEC or any other international institution.
Our graduates are also eminently qualified to apply for an Associate
Consultant position in Ophthalmology at any hospital in Singapore.
A Wealth of Research Opportunities
Do you have a keen eye for investigation and research, and a passion to make things better?
Research is one of the core pillars of SNEC and here you will find the perfect setting for your
work as an investigator, researcher or Clinician Scientist.
SERI’s state-of-the-art complex comprise of eight laboratories, a clinical trials pharmacy, research
clinics with specialized research equipment and facilities, as well as a team of clinical staff and
research scientists drawn from leading institutions around the world. Beyond these facilities, SERI
has established a comprehensive network of Clinician Researchers in SERI-affiliated institutions
throughout Singapore, including the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological
University, as well as Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Defence Medical
Research Institute (DMRI) and Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School.
Ongoing research alliances and collaborations with renowned international institutions such as
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA; Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK and the Lions Eye
Institute, Perth, Australia further ensure a high level of research competency and skills transfer.
Sounds like your cup of tea? Find out more and be fulfilled with a rewarding career in the
world of research.
Research is one of the core pillars
of SNEC and here you will find
the perfect setting for your work
as an investigator, researcher or
Clinician Scientist.
Hear from our Residents
SNEC was my top choice as one of the largest
institutions with numerous and prolific
clinical and research specialists in Asia. It
is a great place to learn a wide range of
interesting and challenging eye conditions,
affecting children to adults. An overseas
fellow once commented, SNEC has pretty
much every Ophthalmic equipment you can
think of under the sun.
Dr Daniel Ting
Ophthalmology Resident
University of Tasmania Alumnus
At SNEC, medical knowledge is augmented
regularly via multiple teaching platforms,
which include ward rounds, sub-specialty
clinical conferences, journal clubs, radiology
and ocular imaging rounds. Of course, a
strong relationship with our core Faculty and
non-clinical staff, whom have been efficient,
approachable and responsive to our needs,
and continuously providing us guidance
along the way, has also been invaluable to
our work for our patients.
Dr Wesley Chong
Ophthalmology Resident
YLL SoM Alumnus
Get In Touch!
Visit us
Training and Education Department
Singapore National Eye Centre
11 Third Hospital Avenue
Singapore 168751
Email us
[email protected]
Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd
31 Third Hospital Avenue #03-03 Bowyer Block C, Singapore 168753
www.singhealthresidency.com.sg
The information in this brochure is correct as at time of print.
Tel: +65 6225 0488
Fax: +65 6557 2138
www.singhealth.com.sg
Ophthalmology
Your Residency Curriculum
Training in 10 subspecialty services
• General Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology
• Corneal & External Eye Disease
•Vitreo-Retina
•Glaucoma
• Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
• Refractive Surgery
• Oculoplastics & Aesthetic Eyeplastic
• Ocular Inflammation & Immunology
•Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Ophthalmic Pathology
You can look forward to a stimulating Residency Program
with different challenges to excite and inspire you everyday.
In the first three years, clinical training is taught together with
core competencies such as medical knowledge, patient care,
interpersonal and communication skills and professionalism.
The remaining two years of the program will allow our Residents
to continue to hone their clinical skills in all subspecialties as
Registrars before they attain full subspecialty registration.
Sample Rotation Chart
General Ophthalmology
11.5 months
Orientation
1st 2 weeks
R1
Microsurgical Workshop
ECCE Training
SNEC/KKH
Comprehensive Ophthalmology / Neuro-ophthalmology
4 months
R2
Pediatric Ophthalmology
4 months
Oculoplastics
4 months
ECCE Training / Basic Phacoemulsification / Sub specialty Surgery Training
SNEC / CGH
SNEC / KKH
SNEC / CGH
Cornea
4 months
Glaucoma
4 months
Vitreo Retina
4months
R3
Basic Phacoemulsification / Advanced Phacoemulsificatoin Training / Sub specialty Surgery Training
SNEC
SNEC / CGH
SNEC / CGH
Comprehensive Ophthalmology / Neuro-ophthalmology
4months
Pediatric Ophthalmology
4months
Oculoplastics
4 months
R4
Phacoemulsification / Exposure to Sub specialty OT
SNEC / CGH
KKH / SNEC
SNEC / CGH
Cornea
4 months
Glaucoma
4 months
Vitreo Retina
4months
R5
ECCE / Basic Phacoemulsification / Sub specialty training
SNEC / CGH
Please note that actual learning modules may differ from this sample chart.
SNEC / CGH
SNEC / CGH
Your Faculty
Program Director
Adj Assoc Prof Chia Wei-Lin Audrey
Senior Consultant, Pediatric Ophthalmology and
Adult Strabismus Department, SNEC
Adjunct Clinician Investigator, SERI
Deputy Medical Director (Education)
Assoc Prof Ian Yeo
Senior Consultant, Vitreo-Retinal Department, SNEC
Associate Program Director
Adj Assoc Prof Rahat Husain
Consultant, Glaucoma Department, SNEC
Adjunct Clinical Research Fellow, SERI
Dr Jean Chai
Consultant, Corneal And External Eye Disease Department, SNEC
Core Faculty
Adj Assoc Prof Lee Shu Yen
Senior Consultant, Vitreo Retinal Department, SNEC
Adjunct Senior Clinical Investigator, SERI
Director of Undergraduate Training (Duke-NUS Medical School)
Dr Anshu Arundhati
Senior Consultant, Corneal and External Eye Disease Department, SNEC
Dr Mohamad Rosman
Senior Consultant, Refractive Surgery Department, SNEC
Adjunct Clinical Investigator, SERI
Adj Assoc Prof Shamira Perera
Senior Consultant, Glaucoma Department, SNEC
Adjunct Clinician Investigator, SERI
Dr Sunny Shen
Senior Consultant, Oculoplastic Department, SNEC
Dr Loo Jing Liang
Senior Consultant, Neuro-Ophthalmology Department, SNEC
Dr Livia Teo
Consultant, Oculoplastics Department, SNEC
Get In Touch!
Visit us
Email us
Training and Education Department
[email protected]
Singapore National Eye Centre
11 Third Hospital Avenue
Singapore 168751