Internal Medicine Residency Programme

About the Programme

Internal Medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. The SingHealth Internal Medicine Residency is a three-year programme designed to equip you with the clinical skills and broad-based knowledge needed to become a future clinician leader in the field.

We aim to foster a learning environment that encourages independent thinking and an inquiring mind, whilst developing a deeper understanding of the relationships between health and disease at both the individual and community level.

If this sounds like what you would love to do, read on to find out more!

Why Choose Internal Medicine?

Unrivalled Clinical Case-mix

SingHealth offers a comprehensive and diverse case-mix, providing broad exposure across the spectrum of Internal Medicine and its different subspecialties. The thoughtful balance of inpatient and ambulatory experiences allows you to build clinical confidence whilst shaping your identity and mindset as an Internist.

Wide Range of Academic Activities

With a wide range of subspecialties under one roof, Residents benefit from rich academic engagement and direct access to leaders in academic medicine. Training includes exposure to subspecialty continuity clinics, regular educational conferences, and diverse opportunities for research and medical education. Residents who demonstrate strong clinical performance and have progressed through their examinations are further supported with opportunities to deepen their interests in research and education.

Renowned Faculty and Dedicated Mentors

SingHealth Internal Medicine has a strong tradition of nurturing dedicated educators. During your training, you will be guided by subspecialists who are widely recognised as leaders in their fields, with an excellent track record in teaching and medical education. Each Resident is paired with a dedicated Residency mentor who provides longitudinal guidance throughout the three years of training, supporting both personal and professional development.

Structured Curriculum and Effective Learning

The programme is built on a competency-based curriculum with structured assessments and regular feedback. This ensures that Residents are well supported at every stage of their training, with clear guidance to facilitate progression and effective learning. 

Vibrant Resident Life and Strong Community

At SingHealth, we believe in supporting our Residents not only in their clinical training, but also in their overall wellbeing. Our Residents' Committee organises regular social and welfare activities, bringing together Residents across different batches, with faculty often joining in to share these moments.

Your Career Prospects & Development

As the largest healthcare service provider in Singapore, SingHealth offers Internal Medicine Residents a wide range of career pathways and rotation opportunities across its institutions. This supports Residents’ continued professional development and facilitates their transition to Senior Residency in a variety of subspecialty programmes, including:

• Advanced Internal Medicine
• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Geriatric Medicine
• Haematology
• Infectious Diseases
• Medical Oncology
• Neurology
• Nuclear Medicine
• Palliative Medicine
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Renal Medicine
• Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine
• Rheumatology