Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program

Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program

The rich SingHealth CT Surgery clinical case mix will ensure that you receive comprehensive training in the entire spectrum of therapy in CT Surgery. From the Program Director Cardiothoracic Surgery (CT Surgery) is a truly challenging field requiring a strong grasp of cardio-respiratory physiology, sound clinical judgement, excellent technical skills, as well as, an ability to work under time pressure. If you wish to make a difference and not afraid of hard work, this is the place for you. In CT Surgery, you will improve your patients lives in a very direct way. Not only is the SingHealth CT Surgery Residency Program an exciting place to be, it also offers you a seamless track to specialist training. If you are keen on CT Surgery, this program will give you a strong grounding in the fundamentals of surgical science and practice in two years of Surgery-in-General with rotations in General Surgery, prior to entering the four years of Advanced Training in CT Surgery. Dr Victor Chao Tar Toong Program Director Cardiothoracic Surgery Designed to produce outstanding CT Surgeons, the program is carefully structured with regular formative assessments and timely feedback. You will be closely mentored by dedicated Faculty and your training progress is monitored to ensure that clinical and surgical skills are developed well. Furthermore, the rich SingHealth CT Surgery clinical case mix ranging from Adult Cardiac Surgery and General Thoracic Surgery to minimally invasive Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery, Heart Failure/Assist Device/ Transplant Surgery, Robotically Assisted Surgery as well as Aortic and Endovascular Surgery will ensure that you receive comprehensive training in the entire spectrum of therapy in CT Surgery. We look forward to our Residents becoming confident and competent clinicians who will have much to contribute to healthcare. We hope that you will join us in the vibrant world of CT Surgery in SingHealth Residency.

Your Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency With our wealth of clinical material in both National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) and KK Women s and Children s Hospital (KKH), we aim to expose all our Residents to the full spectrum of cases. Apart from NHCS, Residents are also rotated through Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and KKH to provide maximum exposure and the requisite training to face the challenges of the specialty in the future. The NHCS is an academic medical center and a regional referral center for cardiovascular diseases. Opened in 2014, the enhanced NHCS building provides our Residents with greater training facilities and research opportunities with 4,000m 2 of dedicated research space and three times as many clinics to meet the rising demands of an aging population in Singapore. Extensive patient case mix and clinical material A wealth of clinical material prepares you for the entire spectrum of therapy for Cardiovascular disease, from Adult Cardiac Surgery to Aortic and Endovascular Surgery. NHCS is home to the largest group of heart specialists in Singapore, and our doctors see the widest case mix of patients locally. We aim to train proficient CT Surgeons to provide cutting-edge tertiary and quaternary care across all boundaries. Renowned Faculty, dedicated mentors When you join our program, you will benefit from the guidance of dedicated Faculty members who are well-known leaders in their respective specialties. You will gain invaluable experience and knowledge that will go a long way in preparing you for a fruitful and enriching career specializing in CT Surgery. World-class training and research facilities Equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, the new NHCS building will foster a vibrant Academic Medicine environment to enhance interaction between researchers and clinicians. It also features a whole level dedicated to research ranging from stem cells to identifying biomarkers causing sudden cardiac death. Cutting-edge research opportunities If you have your heart on research, the CT Surgery Residency program will give you ample opportunities to pursue your passions. Prominent research platforms, forums and workshops are regular parts of the program, helping you make your mark as a surgeon on an international stage.

Your Career Prospects & Development The title of Associate Consultant is given upon successful registration with the Singapore Medical Council and Specialist Accreditation Board. During the two years as an Associate Consultant, there will be opportunities for further subspecialization in a particular field of interest in CT Surgery. Further fellowship training can be carried out at our major training hospitals NHCS, KKH and SGH or at an overseas center of excellence of your choice. A Wealth of Research Opportunities Residents interested in pursuing the Clinician Scientist pathway can further extend their research period to pursue a degree in Masters or PhD. There are also opportunities to further your career in medical education for those interested to become Clinician Educators. Further information on the vast options for clinical research can be discussed in detail with members of our Cardiovascular Academic Clinical Program (ACP).

We look forward to our Residents becoming confident and competent clinicians who will have much to contribute to healthcare. Hear from our Residents I chose SingHealth Residency because I enjoy the time I have spent as a doctor in the Academic Healthcare Cluster. The seniors are accomplished surgeons but are also humble. The environment has been supportive and nurturing. There is an emphasis on education and the need to train junior doctors. I enjoy the learning opportunities that are given to me as a Resident and I appreciate having adequate time off to devote to my passions. I appreciate that people around us are trying to make our learning as productive as possible. Dr Cynthia Chia Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident The University of Adelaide Alumnus I chose SingHealth Residency because it is an excellent training ground with a large surgical case mix and clinical opportunities as well as top notch supervisors. I am currently in my third year of training and I see my confidence growing exponentially in both technical and clinical aspects of surgery. The spirit here is an echelon above the rest. The department constantly provides a supportive learning environment where the seniors are always willing to share their invaluable knowledge and experience with the juniors. I am honoured to be part of such an exceptional team. Dr Alicia Chia Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident University of Southampton (UK) Alumnus

Our Achievements NHCS The only Mechanical Heart Assist Device and Heart Transplant Program in Singapore NHCS First Percutaneous and Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implants in Asia NHCS First Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Implant in Singapore Get In Touch! Email us CardiothoracicSurgeryResidency@singhealth.com.sg

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Your Residency Curriculum CT Surgery Residents are required to complete two years of Surgery-In-General Residency, which includes: 12 months in General Surgery rotation 3 months in Cardiothoracic Surgery 3 months each in Emergency Medicine & Anaesthesia/Critical Care 6 weeks each in Cardiology and Respiratory Medicine The advanced CT Surgery training is spent in Cardiothoracic rotations at National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore General Hospital and KK Women s and Children s Hospital. All CT Surgery Residents are to complete: 4 years of clinical rotations to Adult Cardiovascular Surgery, Congenital Cardiac Surgery and General Thoracic Surgery and relevant electives, which include: 1. Interventional Cardiology 2. Echocardiography 3. Vascular Surgery 4. Interventional Radiology Sample Rotation Chart YEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 R1 General Surgery 12 Months R2 Cardiothoracic Surgery 3 Months Cardiology and Respiratory Medicine 3 Months Anaesthesia/Critical Care 3 Months Emergency Medicine 3 Months R3 - R6 Surgical Specialty - Cardiothoracic Surgery Please note that actual learning modules may differ from this sample chart.

Your Faculty Program Director Dr Victor Chao Tar Toong Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NHCS Core Faculty Assoc Prof Kenny Sin Yoong Kong Head and Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NHCS Physician Faculty Assoc Prof Chua Yeow Leng Dr Tan Teing Ee Dr Lim See Lim Dr Naik Madhava Janardhan Dr Soon Jia Lin Dr Mathew Jose Chakaramakkil Dr Soo Ing Xiang Dr Chua Kim Chai Dr Ong Boon Hean Dr Loh Yee Jim Dr Ong Kim Kiat Dr Nakao Masakazu Dr Tina Koh Puay Theng Dr Jack Tan Wei Chieh Dr Tang Hak Chiaw Assoc Prof Edward Choke Tieng Chek Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NHCS Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NHCS Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NHCS Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NHCS Consultant, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NHCS Consultant, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NHCS Assoc Consultant, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NHCS Assoc Consultant, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NHCS Assoc Consultant, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NHCS Head and Consultant, Cardiothoracic Surgery Service, KKH Senior Consultant, Cardiothoracic Surgery Service, KKH Consultant, Cardiothoracic Surgery Service, KKH Consultant, Division of Surgical Oncology, NCCS Deputy Head & Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology, NHCS Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology, NHCS Consultant, Department of Vascular Surgery, SGH Get In Touch! Email us CardiothoracicSurgeryResidency@singhealth.com.sg