SMSV has managed to get 6 more places of holiday attachments for preferably clinical students (pre-clinical students are still welcomed to apply but we cannot confirm spaces)

In your application, please include:

1. Name

2. Resume (Briefly regarding Completed courses, postings, grades, etc)

6. Area (s) of interest (please rank two or three specialties of interest)

7. Duration of posting and dates (recommended 1 week)

Please send your email to info@smsv.sg by 6th October!

Hello all!

The SMSV team

The Singapore Medical Society of Victoria (SMSV), in collaboration with the National Skin Centre, organised a series of hospital attachments to be held over the summer vacation from the 24 November 2008 to 16 January 2009. Selected members of SMSV spent 2 full weeks attached to various departments of NSC, including the Communicable Disease Centre (CDC) and the Department of STI Control (DSC) of Singapore.

During the attachments, medical students were exposed to the workings of the hospitals with sit-ins in consultation rooms and the treatment rooms. They also visited wards in the CDC and saw procedures such as biopsy being done. Few lucky ones were even allowed to assist and or perform some minor procedures!

For people who are interested in doing some charity work and loves interacting with people - here’s an opportunity for you! The Singapore Medical Society of Victoria has launched the ’Show You Care’ initiative together with KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital!

It feels terrible to be hospitalised – even more so when you really should be out there enjoying your childhood. That’s why through the SMSV ‘Show You Care’ initiative, we’re hoping to bring some happiness and joy to the children who are hospitalised at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital!

We’re looking for participants who are willing to commit some time and effort entertaining these hospitalised children; playing and talking to them, reading stories etc. Participants will also be involved in the planning of some fun activities for the children!

Participants who have received the appropriate training will also be involved in the management of adult inpatients – basic clinical examination, taking medical history.

Details
Time: Commencing 7th January, every Wednesday 2.30pm – 5.30pm for the month of January
Location: KKH
Number of participants: approximately 6-10
Project I/C: Jasmin Tan

Preference will be given to members who have not received any attachment offers.

For enquiries, please email info@smsv.sg.

To apply, send your name, institution + year level, Singapore contact details to info@smsv.sg by 26th November 2008

Successful applicants for the SMSV-NHG hospital attachments have been notified by email.

Please review the email and confirm your attendance by replying to info@smsv.sg by the 21st November.

Any queries can be directed at Kaihan at info@smsv.sg.

List of successful applicants:

1. Mohammed Javid – NUH (Oncology) - 5 to 9 Jan
2. Jonathan Lai – NUH (Gen Med) – 12 to 16 Jan
3. Jasmin Tan – NUH (Gen Surgery) – 19 to 23 Jan
4. Venkat – TTSH (Endo) – 12 to 16 Jan
5. Rachel Loh – TTSH (Gen Surgery) – 12 to 16 Jan
6. Teo Shu Lin – TTSH (Gastro) – 12 to 16 Jan
7. Christine Yong – TTSH (Gastro) – 12 to 16 Jan
8. Teoh Hui Lin – TTSH (Anaesth) – 12 to 16 Jan
9. Ting Chun Yi – TTSH (Anaesth) – 12 to 16 Jan

The Singapore Medical Society of Victoria, in collaboration with the National Skin Centre, has arranged for a series of attachments at National Skin Centre to be held over the holidays.

The dates for these attachments are:
1)24 Nov-5 Dec
2) 8 Dec-19 Dec
3) 22 Dec-2 Jan
4) 5 Jan-16 Jan
5) 19 Jan-30 Jan

NSC will be accepting a maximum of 15 applicants and these applicants will be chosen on a first come first serve basis.

Interested parties are to apply through smsv.enquiries@gmail.com and are to include these following details:
1) Name
2) Institution and Year level
3) Singapore contact details
4) Prefered dates – 1st and 2nd choice
5) CV

The deadline for applications is 21st Oct 2008.

The Singapore Medical Society of Victoria, in collaboration with the National Heathcare Group, has organised a series of hospital attachments to be held over the summer vacation.

These hospital attachments will see medical students attached to various departments at the various NHG hospitals for a period ranging from 3 days to a week. During the attachments, medical students will be exposed to the workings of the hospitals, may be involved in the management of patients and in some cases, be allowed to perform some of the clinical skills they have learnt.

We will be accepting 10 participants for the SMSV-NHG hospital attachments and these participants will be selected on a first come first serve basis.

To register, send an email to info@smsv.sg by the 15th of October 2008. Include in your email:
1) Your name
2) Your institution and year level
3) Your email address and Singapore contact details
4) Your preferred NHG hospital
5) Your preferred hospital department
6) The period in your holiday during which you will be available

Only properly completed emails will be considered.

For any further queries, do feel free to email me at info@smsv.sg!

Register your interest early to avoid disappointment!

7th to 9th July 2008

The first day of the NHG hospital tour started in Tan Tock Seng Hospital Singapore. Participants were informed a few days through email to meet up near the Kopitiam by 8.30am. There they met up with the NHG representative who brought them to a conference room for a briefing. Prof Tham Kum Ying, the Associate Dean of Tan Tock Seng Hospital gave them a presentation on the history and also the day-to-day running of the hospital. Following that, students were split into groups and were brought around the hospital; they observed the wards, clinics and other hospital facilities. At the end of the tour, students had lunch which was provided for by NHG before we concluded the first day.

The second day began in the National Skin Centre (NSC) in the morning followed by the afternoon session in the National University Hospital (NUH). In NSC, or 2 medical students were each attached to a specialist, where they spent the day observing the protocols and procedures of a dermatological consultation. At the conclusion of the NSC tour, students travelled to NUH and had an hour break before the start of the NUH tour. Subsequently, students gathered in the Kent Ridge Wing and had a presentation of the NUH system by Dr. Goh Khean Teik. After the presentation, they were separated into groups and were brought around the different departments ranging obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, pediatrics and also the emergency. After each group has rotated through the departments, they were gathered again for a debrief before the day concluded.

NHG hospital tours

The Singapore Medical Society of Victoria, together with the National Healthcare Group, has put together a series of hospital tours to be held in early July for our members. The hospitals involved include the Tan Tock Seng Hospital, the National Skin Centre, the National University Hospital as well as various NHG polyclinics throughout Singapore. The Associate Deans of each hospital are personally overseeing the tours and will be arranging a series of talks, networking session as well as clinical sessions for the participants.

Details of the hospital tours are as follows:
7 Jul (Mon) : TTSH
8 Jul (Tues) (AM): NSC
8 Jul (Tues) (PM): NUH
9 Jul (Wed) (AM): NHG Polyclinics

Please note that it is essential you bring a set of white overalls or labcoats to the hospital tours as most hospitals have plans to involve participants in various clinical settings.

To secure a place in the hospital tours, please RSVP to smsv.enquiries@gmail.com with the following details:
Your top two tour preference
Name
Contact Number
Email
University
Year of Study

Applications for the hospital tours will close on the 30th of June.