1. Do I need to rotate as a medical officer (MO) in Pathology before applying for residency?
Pathology is a subspecialty that many medical students and junior doctors do not have much exposure to. As such, an MO posting serves as a platform for junior doctors to explore and understand the subspecialty as well as the day-to-day workflow before deciding if Pathology is a suitable career option. Nevertheless, applicants can still apply for residency even without having had an MO posting in Pathology.
2. How competitive is it to secure a Pathology residency position in Singhealth?
Securing a residency position in Singhealth is competitive due to the limited availability of positions and high standard of applicants.
3. What are the typical duties and responsibilities of a Pathology resident?
The residents are involved in a wide range of duties, including specimen grossing, microscopic examination of histology and cytology slides, interpretation of slides and ancillary investigations (e.g. Immunohistochemistry), participation in multidisciplinary team meetings as well as research related activities.
4. Are there opportunities for research within the Pathology residency?
The Singhealth Pathology Residency values an environment of inquiry and scholarly activity. There are ample opportunities for research, allowing residents to work with faculty interested in similar research interests. The Pathology ACP conducts a local annual research day in which residents showcase their research work either via posters or platform presentations.
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