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Embarking on the Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy Residency was one of the best decisions I made as a physiotherapist!
10 Jun 2022
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A Rewarding Journey of Embarking on the Core Residency in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
16 Mar 2022
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Being the Pioneer Resident of the Medical Dosimetry Residency
10 Jan 2022
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Journey of Being the Pioneer Pharmacy Resident to a Specialist Pharmacist in Infectious Diseases
15 Nov 2021
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Journey of a Fresh Graduate of the National Pharmacy Oncology Residency
18 Oct 2021
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"Always aim to inspire curiosity when you teach."
12 Jul 2021
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"Whenever I feel ‘stuck’ as an educator, I try to re-appraise the situation first."
12 Jul 2021
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"When I teach, I’m continually reminded of how much more I have to learn!"
12 Jul 2021
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"Becoming a better educator means practice, practice and more practice! It’s about doing what’s necessary for the sake of our learners, even if it means going out of our comfort zones."
12 Jul 2021
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"Technical competence should never supersede character, as the right values are important in developing great healthcare professionals."
12 Jul 2021
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"All my seniors have taught me something, even though they may not be considered formal educators."
24 Jun 2021
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"A piece of advice I would have given myself as a young educator is: don’t be too hard on yourself."
24 Jun 2021
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"Before a lesson, I try to view my content through the eyes of someone unfamiliar with the topic."
24 Jun 2021
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"COVID-19 has not only increased my use of technology in teaching, but also re-shaped the teaching methods I apply."
24 Jun 2021
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"Teaching happens in real-time on the job every day."
23 Jun 2021
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"When we teach, we have to step out of our comfort zone and be open to questions and criticism."
04 May 2021
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"Everyone appreciates the opportunity to be heard and to receive personal feedback for their growth and development."
04 May 2021
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"The greatest reward in teaching is knowing that its impact goes beyond a single learner and transcends generations."
04 May 2021
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"Being in the ‘hot seat’ during simulation training prepares you for the real test in a crisis!"
04 May 2021
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"People do not learn BEST in fear. In fact, it is encouragement and assurance that spurs them on to do better."
04 May 2021
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"I hope to be a mentor who is approachable, patient and encouraging."
04 May 2021
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"It’s most satisfying to encounter enthusiastic students who ask you difficult questions."
04 May 2021
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"Sometimes, learners I thought were unteachable turned out to be the most dedicated students. As an educator, I’ve learnt not to place judgement, but to give my best so that each learner can achieve their fullest potential."
20 Apr 2021
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"Not only does teaching deepen my understanding of the subject, but it also gives me the opportunity to open up the minds of others to the wonders of Medicine that I had the privilege to see."
20 Apr 2021
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"An important lesson I have learned is to value students’ voices."
20 Apr 2021
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"The best teaching is always achieved collaboratively!"
20 Apr 2021
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"The shift to online learning during COVID-19 has helped me become more flexible and creative as an educator."
20 Apr 2021
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"I teach because I’ve been on the receiving end of great teaching – and now it’s my turn to pay it forward."
10 Mar 2021
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"Our learners may not remember all that we have taught them, but they will never forget the way we made them feel."
10 Mar 2021
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"My mentor taught me many important lessons when I was a junior doctor, such as how to manage difficulties at work and find sources of support. These lessons have made me a stronger clinician over time."
10 Mar 2021
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"Igniting the passion for learning in my students is more important than the transfer of knowledge itself."
10 Mar 2021
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"Acknowledging what I do not know and working with my learners to find the answers is a meaningful journey that I greatly treasure."
10 Mar 2021
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"Passion has remained a crucial ingredient in my years of teaching."
22 Feb 2021
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"Treating my learners as friends makes the lesson more enjoyable for everyone!"
22 Feb 2021
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"Teaching can occur anywhere, and every question asked can become a learning moment."
22 Feb 2021
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"Teaching requires commitment, patience and perseverance because every learner is different."
22 Feb 2021
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"I must continually examine the way I teach for it to be truly beneficial."
22 Feb 2021
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"The most satisfying moment for me is during the debrief - when I know that the learners have truly learnt something that can improve their clinical responses."
29 Jan 2021
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"A good debriefing capitalises on simulation scenarios to tease out relevant points for teaching and learning.”
28 Jan 2021
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"I love teaching because it is the best way to learn."
18 Jan 2021
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"We have a responsibility to ensure that our students practice medicine well for the sake of our patients."
18 Jan 2021
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"Teaching is for the patient, the meticulous, and those who prize the development of their learners above all."
18 Jan 2021
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"When we keep an open mind and engage our learners in meaningful conversations, we generate even more fruitful learning for everyone."
18 Jan 2021
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"Having a heart of curiousity and wonder is the only way to continually learn and improve."
22 Jul 2019
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“As an educator, I always conclude a lesson by ensuring that my trainees have understood what was taught so that the safety of our patients are not compromised.”
22 Jul 2019
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"Medicine is a lifelong learning process. For the teacher/ mentor, it is as much a learning experience for us as our mentees. This provides a means for us to remain up to date with general medical knowledge and practices."
22 Jul 2019
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My role as an educator is to recognise the richness of that past experience and knowledge, building on it to improve the way they care for patients.
22 Jul 2019
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"Being encouraging helps our learners to look beyond their setbacks and stay on the road to improvement."
03 Jun 2019
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"Gone are the days when the teacher is the Sage, the one who has all the answers to everything. When my learners pose a question that I do not have the answer to, I readily admit it and we search for the solution together."
21 May 2019
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"Teaching requires reflection and creativity. As educators, we need to continually reflect on the effectiveness of our teaching, while exercising creativity in the way we engage learners."
17 May 2019
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“Teaching is like playing with Lego blocks. There is no saying how the blocks will turn out; whether they become tall buildings, airplanes or cars, they have one thing in common – they are built on a foundation of creativity, knowledge and skills.”
17 May 2019
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“I believe a good educator is one who shares best teaching or clinical practices to improve educational activities in their respective professions as well as enhances interprofessional collaborations in the healthcare community."
17 May 2019
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“A good educator is very knowledgeable, yet humble; always on the lookout for opportunities to ignite student interest during lessons and is ever willing to impart pearls of wisdom through innovative ways of teaching.”
17 May 2019
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“I watched my first preceptee grow and mature from a student to a professional nurse. Now, when I see her teaching others what I had previously taught her, passing on the wisdom and knowledge to more nurses, I feel a great sense of satisfaction!”
17 May 2019
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“Teaching is hard work but when a student becomes proficient under my tutelage, I know my efforts have paid off. It’s a bonus when students tell me that they have become more confident in assessing patients!”
17 May 2019
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“I relate teaching and learning to shopping – you generally buy things that you like or need. Similarly, you learn things that you like or find useful. This highlights the importance of making knowledge relevant when we teach and learn.”
17 May 2019
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"Just like gold, learning is durable and pliable; it can be moulded to cater to various needs. Knowledge and skills gained are priceless and last a lifetime.”
17 May 2019
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"Educators play important roles to mould and develop the learners into successful practitioners with use of suitable methods.”
17 May 2019
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"The successful teacher recognises diversity and its impact on learning because every learner is unique."
29 Jan 2019
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“Teaching methods and mentoring styles must be adapted based on a learner’s interest, ability or perception. I liken that to the fluidity of water, ever-flowing and taking the shapes of the object it fills.”
29 Jan 2019
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"The heart in Chinese is 心 (xīn), which can be translated to mean “mind” as well. That is how I approach teaching or learning – that we must do it sincerely, with our heart and mind."
29 Jan 2019
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"The best reward for me as an educator is in seeing our young doctors develop, both academically and professionally, into a next generation of great clinicians, educators and researchers who can do even more for our patients."
29 Jan 2019
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"As educators, we need to offer strategies to help learners on the ‘so what?’, ‘now what?’ and ‘what’s next?’.”
29 Jan 2019
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"The most unforgettable moment in the learning process is when pieces of the learning puzzle fall into place, and the “Eureka” moment occurs in the learner."
29 Jan 2019
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"Administrators can contribute to the improvement of medical education."
22 Jan 2019
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"I hope to learn to find a balance between administrative and clinical role to make the system better when I am given the opportunity to do so."
22 Jan 2019
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"I believe it is essential for a good educator to cultivate critical thinking, sound clinical reasoning and constant self-reflection when coaching the future generation of clinicians."
22 Jan 2019
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"Whether one is a dentist or a healthcare assistant, everyone here in the Centre works closely as a team."
22 Jan 2019
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"My wish is for more clinicians to see the relevance of Academic Medicine and opt to make their career in public service."
22 Jan 2019
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"Being an educator means guiding newer colleagues in achieving the standards in imaging to aid a patient's diagnosis. I do this with my patients in mind, because they are my source of inspiration."
22 Jan 2019
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"Students are our future pillars – we must teach them well so that our high quality pharmacy system and service can be sustained well into the future."
22 Jan 2019
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It is more important to be a thinking nurse, to integrate theory to practice, to be flexible and adaptable to different situations.
09 Jan 2019
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"One must constantly search for new and better ways to engage and educate others."
09 Jan 2019
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"Today, teaching and learning is more learner-centered and we are beginning to ask what our learners want instead of what the educator wants to teach."
31 Dec 2018
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Beyond the Call of Duty
07 Dec 2018 | Tomorrow's Medicine
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“As a chief resident, I’m now involved in training my junior colleagues. It’s satisfying to see them reciprocate our efforts with enthusiasm and commitment.”
31 Jan 2017
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“I have had very good clinical supervisors and mentors both in university and my early career.”
10 Jan 2017
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