Hear From Our Residents

"Joining SingHealth Respiratory Medicine has been one of the best decisions I have made, and I continue to be inspired every day.”

SingHealth Respiratory Medicine offers an unparalleled volume and diversity of challenging cases, allowing us to have a truly comprehensive and fulfilling training experience. With SingHealth’s extensive subspecialty exposure and its network of national referral centres, such as the National Cancer Centre, we frequently practise in a multidisciplinary and collaborative setting. This enables us to continually refine our clinical decision-making and practise at the cutting edge of the latest developments in the field. We also have unique opportunities to collaborate with multiple partners on projects spanning research, education, and even device development. 

Within our specialty, there is a strong culture of excellence, dedication, and teamwork. Our senior colleagues are deeply passionate about pushing new frontiers in their respective subspecialties, while also taking pride in mastering general respiratory medicine and practising holistic care. Among our seniors and peers, there is a strong culture of paying it forward, and we have always felt well supported as we prepare for our examinations.

"Joining SingHealth Respiratory Medicine Senior Residency programme was the best decision I have made for my career."

Due to SingHealth's strategic partnership, our department works closely with many top institutions, including National Heart Centre and National Cancer Centre. As a result, our residents are exposed to many patients with complex and rare pulmonary conditions, often requiring specialised multi-disciplinary care. Even though the workload may be challenging at times, our faculty always ensures that our learning needs are not compromised. If we need help, our faculty members are very approachable and always willing to lend a helping hand. From our various specialty clinics to advanced bronchoscopy procedures, the programme ensures that at the end of our training, you will be fully equipped to flourish as a specialist.

"Being in the SingHealth Respiratory Senior Residency programme has given me the opportunity to learn from inspiring leaders in the field who are passionate about their work."

The diverse case mix that we encounter and learn from is unparalleled, and we are supported by an excellent faculty, who are dedicated to our training and supportive in our endeavors.

"SingHealth has always been THE place to learn respiratory medicine for us – its strengths are the multidisciplinary conferences, subspecialist services and diverse patient case-mix."

We have grown and matured in many areas ranging from clinical expertise, medical education, academic research, administrative leadership, quality improvement and community outreach. SingHealth has always been THE place to learn respiratory medicine for us – its strengths are the multidisciplinary conferences, sub-specialist services and diverse patient case-mix.

"The journey during senior Residency can be challenging, but the close guidance from the Faculty and the camaraderie at SingHealth Respiratory Medicine Residency has made all the difference."

With abundant learning opportunities, the programme enables holistic development of clinical acumen, procedural skills and research knowhow. The journey during senior Residency can be challenging, but the close guidance from the Faculty and the camaraderie at SingHealth Respiratory Medicine Residency has made all the difference.