ACTIONS REQUIRED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF ELECTIVE POSTINGS
- Upon the offer of posting, applicants will be required to sign both the "Non-Disclosure & Security Awareness Undertaking" form and the "Indemnity" form for their elective attachment(s).
- SGH will not endorse any documents from your University or any other special request forms containing statements like "the student has had the same rights, duties, responsibilities like the regular medical students of the University..." or with the same meanings. We had been advised by our legal counsel to discontinue the practice of acknowledging these forms, in view of possible legal implications.
- Applicants who wish to do projects/research must inform us at least 4 months before commencement of the elective attachment.
- In the event of any epidemic outbreak/disciplinary issues, the hospital reserves the right to suspend, postpone, or cancel all medical student postings as deemed appropriate.
MINISTRY OF MANPOWER (MOM) REQUIREMENTS
All overseas medical students planning to do a clinical elective posting in Singapore must apply for Work Holiday Programme (WHP).
Please note: Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) need not apply for such passes.
VISA/ IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
Work Holiday Programme (WHP) - (students to apply on their own)
WHP is open to foreign undergraduates or graduates aged between 18 and 25 studying from selected universities in the ten countries/territories: Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States. The Ministry will accept applicants from the following universities or equivalent institutions as listed on the website.
Only students with WHP are allowed to participate in learning activities such as history taking and physical examination and assist in certain procedures. All these should be done under supervision by the supervisor.
If students do not possess WHP, they can enter Singapore using a Short-Term Visit Pass, and the duration of the stay (duration of electives) will be restricted within 30 days, granted by
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) upon entry.
Do note that the overseas medical students without a WHP will have to be on a hands-off observership elective and shall not be allowed to participate in clinical training duties such as physical examination, history taking ,and clerking patients. They are also not allowed in assisting any procedures.
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OTHER INFORMATION
CHANGES / CANCELLATIONS
- Applicants are strongly advised against making any changes and should be certain of their preferred posting choices and dates before submission of application. Request for change in discipline/ department of postings will not be entertained after the application is submitted. The hospital reserves the right to decline any change requests or cancel the clinical postings as required.
- Applicants who are unable to pursue their clinical postings in our hospital should inform us at least 4 weeks in advance. Applicants who fail to take up a place offered without giving a valid reason will not be offered a place in future.
EVALUATION/ ASSESSMENT
- Applicants are required to submit their performance evaluation form directly to the respective clinical departments on their first day of posting. Please remember to collect the completed forms on the last day of the posting.
ACCOMMODATION
- There are no accommodation options available in Singapore General Hospital campus.
- Students looking for a list of providers for stays shorter than three months might search for "Student Hostel Singapore." For further information, please contact the owners of the corresponding hostel or co-living facility. Students who choose this option have more flexibility and can find reasonably priced lodging near the hospital they have been assigned.
- All applicants must be self-financed. The Hospital will not be responsible for the applicant’s travel arrangements (including VISA and/or any Pass fees required by the authorities), insurances (medical, travel and/or malpractice), accommodation, or any fees charged during his/her stay in the Hospital.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
- Operating hours for Monday – Thursday: 8.30am - 6pm, Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm (except PH). Lunch time: between 12 - 2pm.
- Reporting details for first day orientation will be given a week before the commencement date.
- Submit any assessment forms directly to the supervisor towards the end of the posting, if applicable. If the forms need to be signed by our SGH Campus Education Office, please let us know on first day of your orientation.
- The dress code is smart office wear, and your general dressing should be in keeping with proper decorum in the hospital. Please note that jeans, shorts, T-shirts, or slippers are not allowed.
- It is important to have a white coat with nametag prominently displayed during the posting (nametag to be worn at all times).
- Attendance for the Infection Control Lecture & Mask Fit Test is compulsory. IC details will be provided one week before commencement date. Cardiothoracic Surgery and Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery elective students will have to attend IC before the commencement of their postings.
- Absence from posting due to medical reasons or emergencies must inform the supervisor, department secretary and SGH Campus Education Office. Absence from posting due to illness must be supported by medical certificate. A copy of the medical certificate is to be given to SGH Campus Education Office for record.
ONGOING INFECTION CONTROL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
- Depending on the prevailing infection control guidelines, PPE may be needed during the elective postings. PPE includes N95 masks, surgical masks, goggles, gowns, aprons, and gloves. The cost of the PPE would have to be borne by each applicant.
- Applicants are also advised to have a thermometer (digital is recommended) during the elective posting.
- Applicants are to adhere to infection control guidelines set by the Ministry of Health and our hospital.
