Brochure Request - SingHealth Residency

Your Ophthalmology ResidencyOver the course of five years, the robust Ophthalmology ResidencyProgram at SingHealth provides you with a broad-basededucation covering all aspects of general Ophthalmology and itssubspecialties. Ample opportunities are present to participate inclinical and surgical training, attend didactic lectures and pursueyour research dreams.A large and specialized Ophthalmic centre such as SNEC hasabundant and dedicated training resources, and we have created ahighly structured, vibrant and collegial educational environment tohelp develop you as an Ophthalmologist.Rich case-mix to hone your clinical skillsSNEC is a part of the large group of hospitals and institutionsthat make up SingHealth. The large clinical and surgical case-mixacross all Ophthalmic specialties is able to offer our Residents abreathtaking array of clinical material and research opportunities –there is never a dull day here.At the cutting-edge of MedicineSterling international reputeSingHealth and SNEC have strong links with many leadingOphthalmic centres in the US, UK, Europe and the Asia-Pacificregion. Visits and talks by world-renowned Ophthalmologists toour facilities are exciting and frequent. The relationships we buildhave further paved the way for our Residents to undergo fellowshiptraining at centers of excellence anywhere in the world.Visionary researchWith the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) located atSNEC, you will find a wealth of research opportunities for yourpicking, and can choose to undertake independent investigationor participate in many of the ongoing research projects. Closementorship by Clinicians and scientists has further allowed ourResidents to present their work at international conferences andpublish their work in high-impact journals.SNEC has a dedicated and prominent team of Faculty memberswho are deeply committed and care about your advancement asa Resident. Together with state-of-the-art clinical and operatingtheatre facilities and a comprehensive library, your educationalexperience here is truly unmatched.

Research is one of the core pillars of SNECand here you will find the perfect setting foryour work as an investigator, researcher orClinician Scientist.Your Residency CurriculumYou can look forward to a stimulating Residency Programwith different challenges to excite and inspire you everyday.In the first three years, clinical training is taught together withcore competencies such as medical knowledge, patient care,interpersonal and communication skills and professionalism.The remaining two years of the program will allow our Residents tocontinue to hone their clinical skills in all subspecialties as Registrarsbefore they attain full subspecialty registration.Training in nine subspecialty services• Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology• Corneal & External Eye Disease• Vitreo-Retina• Glaucoma• Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus• Refractive Surgery• Oculoplastics & Aesthetic Eyeplastic• Ocular Inflammation & Immunology• Neuro-OphthalmologySample Rotation ChartR1R2R3RotationSurgicalTrainingOrientation1st 2 weeksMicrosurgical WorkshopGeneralECCE TrainingGeneral Pediatric ClinicSite SNEC KKHRotationSurgicalTrainingRotationSurgicalTrainingComprehensive Ophthalmology /Neuro-ophthalmology4 monthsCornea4 monthsPediatric Ophthalmology4 monthsECCE Training/Basic Phacoemulsification Training/Sub Specialty Surgery TrainingGlaucoma4 monthsBasic Phacoemulsification Training/Advanced Phacoemulsification Training/Sub Specialty Surgery TrainingOculoplasticsVitreo RetinalSite SNEC SNEC/CGH SNEC4 monthsSite SNEC/CGH KKH/SNEC SNEC/CGH4 monthsPlease note that actual learning modulesmay differ from this sample chart.

Through the Ophthalmology ResidencyProgram, you will be equipped to manageall general Ophthalmic conditions withprofessionalism and ease.Your FacultyProgram DirectorDr Ian Yeo Yew SanAcademic Vice Chair (Education), SingHealth Ophthalmology ACPDeputy Medical Director (Education)Senior Consultant, Vitreo Retinal Service, SNECSenior Adjunct Senior Clinician Investigator, SERIAssociate Program DirectorDr Daniel Su Hsien WenDeputy Head, Training and Education DepartmentConsultant, Glaucoma ServiceAdjunct Clinician Investigator, SERICore FacultyAssoc Prof Lee Shu YenDr Audrey ChiaDr Mohamad RosmanDr Rahat HusainDr Shamira PereraSenior Consultant, Vitreo Retinal ServiceAdjunct Associate Professor, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical SchoolAdjunct Senior Clinical Investigator, SERIDirector of Undergraduate Training (Duke-NUS GMS), SingHealthOphthalmology ACPSenior Consultant, Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult StrabismusServiceAdjunct Clinician Investigator, SERIConsultant, Refractive Surgery Service, SNECAdjunct Clinical Investigator, SERIConsultant, Glaucoma ServiceAdjunct Clinical Research Fellow, SERISenior Consultant, Glaucoma ServiceAdjunct Clinician Investigator, SERI

Hear from our ResidentsSNEC was my top choice as one of thelargest institutions with numerous andprolific clinical and research specialistsin Asia. It is a great place to learn a widerange of interesting and challenging eyeconditions, affecting children to adults. Anoverseas fellow once commented, SNEC haspretty much every Ophthalmic equipmentyou can think of under the sun.Dr Daniel TingOphthalmology ResidentUniversity of Tasmania Alumni MemberAt SNEC, medical knowledge is augmentedregularly via multiple teaching platforms, whichinclude ward rounds, sub-specialty clinicalconferences, journal clubs, radiology and ocularimaging rounds. Of course, a strong relationshipwith our core Faculty and non-clinical staff, whomhave been efficient, approachable and responsiveto our needs, and continuously providing usguidance along the way, has also been invaluableto our work for our patients.Dr Wesley ChongOphthalmology ResidentYLL SoM Alumni MemberOur Achievements & AwardsDr Ian Yeo Yew San Outstanding Educator Award, SingHealth GCEO Excellence Awards 2013Dr Ong Ee Lin Runner Up, Junior Poster Category, NORR 2013, SingHealth GCEO Excellence Awards 2013SingHealth OphthalmologyResidency ProgramTop Scoring OKAPI Resident in Singapore for Year 2012Top 3 SingHealth Residency Programs based on the ACGME-I Resident SurveyGet In Touch!Visit usTraining and Education DepartmentSingapore National Eye Centre11 Third Hospital AvenueSingapore 168751Email ustrainingandeducation@snec.com.sg