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Honorary Clinical Fellowship and Clinical Observership

2026/07/31

​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 FellowshipClinical Observership
Scope of TrainingAllowed to be involved in patient care, write case notes, communicate care plans & perform procedures under direct supervisionOnly allowed to assist in procedures under direct supervision
Period of training allowedMaximum 12 monthsMaximum 6 months
Fulfil English proficiency test (if medium of instruction for basic degree is not in English) RequiredNot required
RequirementsMust be sponsored by either the government, regional health authority or an appropriate institution in your home country (your current employer)Not required
Prior ExperienceRequire 3 years post-housemanship experience / post-internship experience as a medical officer or have a postgraduate diploma or degreeRequire at least 12 months housemanship / internship with a certificate of satisfactory completion of housemanship or equivalent

Programmes

The Fellowship / Clinical Observership Programmes at National University Hospital (NUH) offer foreign doctors attachments to various specialties. You may view the list of Fellowship training programmes by clicking HERE

Eligibility Criteria, Fees & Other Information
A NUH processing fee of S$560 (GST included) is chargeable per application, upon offer acceptance by applicant. Additional miscellaneous fees may be applicable to certain departments. 

Please click below to view more information on eligibility, fees, and timeline. 
- Clinical Observership
- Clinical Fellowship

Contact Us

​For enquiries and applications**, please email to: fellowship_application@nuhs.edu.sg.

**Please note this mailbox only processes Honorary Fellowship positions. For a PAID position, you may wish to explore the NUH Career listing here.

To submit an application:
1. Please download Application Form: 
 here
2. Email us your completed Application Form + your CV


The National University Hospital Global Fellows Alliance provides clinical fellows and clinicians who had trained in the hospital with networking opportunities, knowledge sharing and extensive resources to professional development and mentoring programmes.

You can find more information here.

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