Duration of Residency Training in Singapore

The duration of residency training accredited by ACGME-I and that required for exit certification by the Specialists Accreditation Board is listed in the following table. Where the duration for accreditation exceeds that of ACGME-I, the remaining time will be accredited by the Joint Committee on Specialist Training (JCST).

Specialty

Duration of training accredited by ACGME-I for residency programme (mths)

Total duration of training in Singapore (mths)

Preventive Medicine

36

(36) + 24


Training Requirements Document

Specialty

Training Requirements

Preventive Medicine

 Preventive Medicine Training Requirements (as at 20 May 2022)


Requirements for Progression to Senior Resident

Specialty

Requirements

Preventive Medicine
  • Completed and passed the MPH or equivalent
  • Passed the Progression PMCC Review 
  • PD certification of successful completion of R3


Exit Criteria

Specialty

Current Exit Examinations / Assessments
Preventive Medicine
  • Written Exam – Short-Answer Question Paper and Data Interpretation Policy/Programme Translation paper
  • Prepared Presentation
  • Oral assessment