This November, we are looking for 10-12 enthusiastic medical students to join a team of Singaporean doctors and healthcare professionals in a trip to Nepal to conduct health camps aimed at helping Nepalese with little access to healthcare. It will also be a great opportunity for medical students to experience healthcare and volunteerism in the rural setting in a developing country, under the guidance of experienced doctors. Both clinical and pre-clinical students are welcome to apply.

Dates: 18th November 740am to 26th November

Budget: $1100 (estimated), up to $1300 for Pokhara participants

Thai Airways round-trip fare= $1000

VISA = $20

Administrative fee = $30

Accomodation in Kathmandu = $50

Food and lodging (at campsite) are covered. Internal flight to Pokhara may not be covered, the airfare is estimated to cost up to $200.

All currency is stated in Australian Dollars.

Health camps will be conducted in 2 areas, in the Namo Buda Monastery situated 2 hours drive away from Kathmandu, and in Pokhara which requires a 1 hour internal flight along with a 1 hour drive to the actual site of the health camp. The activities that participants will be involved in will include helping the doctors with triage of the patients, such as measuring of BP and BSLs and including a basic health screen, as well as helping with the dispensing of medications. Clinical and pre-clinical students will be sorted equally into both camps in order to ensure a balanced distribution of resources, so even though we will try our best to respect participants’ choices, there is no guarantee participants will get their first choice. More information on each health camp is shown in the tentative itinerary below.

Dear Singaporean Medical Student,

Do you intend to gain some clinical experience over the summer holidays? Why not apply for an attachment at Tan Tock Seng Hospital to learn more about the healthcare system in Singapore? SMSV is once again bringing summer attachments in Singaporean hospitals to you.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital has the following departments available for clinical attachments (subject to availability of supervisors for the respective dates):

-General surgery
-General medicine+
-Rheumatology
-Trauma surgery
-ENT
-Infectious Diseases
-Cardiology
-Diagnostic Radiology
-Endocrinology
-Respiratory Medicine
-Geriatric Medicine
-Orthopaedic surgery**

Note:
+ General Medicine will only accept students in their clinical years.
** The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has requested that applicants submit a write-up regarding their interest in Orthopaedic Surgery with their application.

Students applying for TTSH attachments must supplement their application with the following documents for the application to be considered :

1. Completed application form with a passport sized photo (we will email the form out to you after receiving all the other documents 2-5)
2. Proof of enrolment from the university (can be purchased from student services centre)
3. Document proof of valid health insurance
4. Document proof of valid malpractice insurance cover/ professional indemnity for duration of attachment (can apply online at your respective medical student health insurance). (eg. MIPS, Avant)
5. Photocopy of your student ID

These documents should be submitted to ma.jun@smsv.sg within 5 days of your application.

Other things to take note:
Please apply by the end of 30th September 2011 to allow time for the Hospital to make allocations.

Also applying for an attachment implies commitment towards attending the attachment if you are successful.
If you fail to attend the attachment without valid reason, SMSV may put you in lesser priority for future events.
SMSV members will be given priority if there is a shortage of spaces.
Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be informed by email.
For additional enquiries please email Ma Jun at ma.jun@smsv.sg

SMSV regrets to inform you that applications are now closed. We look forward to assist in your application next year.

Ministry of Health, Singapore will be holding an informal dialogue session to provide opportunity for students and professionals involved in the healthcare industry to learn more about healthcare and working in healthcare in Singapore.

The event is open to any student or working professional in the healthcare sector, from any healthcare field:
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Allied Health
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy

Guests:

Prof. K. Satku, Director of Medical Services, MOH
Mr. Roy Quek, Deputy Secretary, MOH

Date: 26 September 2011
Time: Registration starts at 6.30pm
Venue: Stamford Plaza Melbourne – Thornbury Room
Dresscode: Smart casual

Buffet style dinner will be provided.