Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) is the transition year that prepares newly graduated doctors for Full Medical Registration. During this period, PGY1s undergo a comprehensively structured programme to cultivate clinical knowledge and skills that empower them to be competent doctors. The programme is conducted in accredited hospitals in Singapore.
As an accredited Training Institution, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) provides PGY1s with a holistic learning experience. Every effort has been made to uphold the educational, professional, and supervisory standards of the programme. PGY1s may choose to rotate through the Medicine, General Surgery, or Orthopaedic Surgery departments. There are numerous opportunities to be exposed to sub-specialties within each department.
PGY1s must fulfil stipulated hours of learning mandated by the Singapore Medical Council. The NTFGH PGY1 Committee has designed 3 types of teaching for this purpose. The sessions are held during lunch time (with meals provided) to conveniently integrate teaching into a busy working schedule. Each type of teaching is conducted over a 4-month period, and is conducted thrice per year. Attendance is compulsory for all teachings.
Foundational Teaching is conducted during the first 2 months of the 4-month period. Prepared and delivered by specialists across various disciplines, it consists of practical topics that equip PGY1s in handling common situations encountered in the wards.
CEP Teaching is conducted on Thursdays during the 4th month period. The topics are designed to impart clinical knowledge and cultivate professionalism in PGY1s.
SIM Teaching is conducted on Thursdays of the 3rd month of the 4-month period. PGY1s have hands-on experience in managing medical conditions and emergencies in a controlled environment using life-sized manikins.
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | |
PGY1 Teaching | Foundational Teaching | Foundational Teaching | SIM Teaching (every Thu) | CEP Teaching (every Thu) |
PGY1s have various platforms to provide their views and opinions on the programme.
These sessions allow the Programme Director and Associate Programme Directors to:
Anonymous evaluations are to be submitted online via the assessments website by PGY1s. PGY1s may evaluate the monthly Faculty (Team Consultant) and Sub-Specialty Rotation using this platform.
Anonymous evaluations are to be submitted online via the assessments website by PGY1s in the last month of the rotation. The CCFM (Posting Supervisor) is similarly evaluated by the PGY1s using this platform.
Adj Asst Prof Foo Rui Min
Consultant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
Dr Aung Lwin
Senior Consultant, Division of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of General Surgery
Clin Asst Prof Elaine Boey
Consultant, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
Dr Renita Sirisena
Consultant, Division of Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr Chan Soo Ling
Consultant, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine
Dr Jenna Chaung
Senior Consultant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine
Dr Low Sanmay
Consultant, Division of Renal Medicine, Department of Medicine
Dr Poon Yoke Chen
Consultant, Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine
Dr Melanie Tan
Consultant, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine
Dr Tiong Yee Sian
Consultant, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine
Dr Cheryl Chua
Associate Consultant, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine
Dr Charlotte Tan
Associate Consultant, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine
Adj Asst Prof Loke Wei Tim
Senior Consultant, Division of Urology, Department of General Surgery
Dr Cheong Chern Yuen
Consultant, Division of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of General Surgery
Dr Heidi Chang
Associate Consultant, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of General Surgery
Dr Joel Lau
Associate Consultant, Division of Breast & Endocrine Surgery, Department of General Surgery
Adj Asst Prof Khor Yuet Peng
Consultant, Division of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr Eugene Lau Tze Chun
Associate Consultant, Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery