Hands-off Observership

2025/01/17

Foreign doctors can apply to a National University Hospital (NUH) to observe in a clinical department with no hands-on.

Strictly for observation only; No involvement in direct patient care.
Not allowed to make entries in patients' case notes or write prescriptions for patients.
A maximum of 28 days or 4 weeks.
No stipend, financial commitment and accommodation from NUH. Accepted applicants are to arrange for their own VISA.
A processing fee of S$170 (GST included)* is applicable per attachment (to be paid online upon acceptance).
Miscellaneous fee may be applicable for certain departments.

* Fee adjustment w.e.f. 1 Jan 2025

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Programmes

NUH offers observership in the following specialties:

Anaesthesia
Cardiology
Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery
Emergency Medicine
Haematology-Oncology
Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery
Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Ophthalmology
Orthopaedic Surgery
Otolaryngology
Paediatric Surgery
Paediatrics
Psychological Medicine
Radiation Oncology
Surgery
Urology

Eligibility Criteria

Upon acceptance, you will be required to submit the following:

1. A recognised medical degree

2. Registration as a medical practitioner in the country where you are currently practising

3. Documentary proof of vaccination date records / serology report for the followings (as per Ministry of Health directive - self declaration of past illness or vaccination NOT accepted as evidence of immunity):

Varicella
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
COVID (Full records)
Chest X-ray

To apply, please email a completed application form & your CV to [email protected]

Please download the application form HERE.