Duration of Residency Training in Singapore

The duration of training in Cardiothoracic Surgery is 72 months, including 24 months of Surgery-in-General training. The programmes are accredited by the Joint Committee on Specialist Training (JCST).

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Training Requirements Document

Specialty

Training Requirements

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Training Requirements & Programme Accreditation Submission

updated 23 August 2016

Requirements for Progression to Senior Resident

Specialty

Requirements

Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Pass MRCS
  • Successful completion of Surgery-In-General programme
  • Satisfactory Progress Reports
  • PD certification of successful completion of R3
 

Exit Criteria

Specialty

Current Exit Examinations / Assessments

Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • FRCS
  • Clinical assessment
  • Oral assessment