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Honorary Clinical Fellowship & Clinical Observership

​The main objectives of these attachment programmes are for candidates to gain exposure in the Singapore healthcare industry, develop and strengthen the regional referral network, and learn specific clinical skills. 

The table below summarises the differences between Clinical Fellowship and Clinical Observership: 


Requirements/Scope of training 

Honorary Clinical Fellowship 

Clinical Observership 

Scope of Training 

Allowed to be involved in patient care, write case notes, communicate care plans & perform procedures under direct supervision 

Only allowed to assist in procedures under direct supervision 

Period of training allowed 

Maximum 12 months 

Maximum 6 months 

Fulfil English proficiency test (if medium of instruction for basic degree is not in English) 

Required 

Not required 

Requirements 

Must be sponsored by either the government, regional health authority or an appropriate institution in your home country (your current employer) 

Not required 

Prior Experience 

Require 3 years post-housemanship experience / post-internship experience as a medical officer or have a postgraduate diploma or degree 

Require at least 12 months housemanship / internship with a certificate of satisfactory completion of housemanship or equivalent 

 




 

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