Postgraduate Education

The Paediatric Medicine Residency Programme is a structured, competency-based training pathway that supports the progressive development of residents into independent paediatric practitioners.

Training is organised across defined phases, integrating supervised clinical practice, structured teaching, and competency-based assessment. Anchored by Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), the programme ensures clarity in expectations, consistency in training delivery, and alignment with national standards.

Embedded within the Paediatrics Academic Clinical Programme (ACP), the residency fosters a coherent and collaborative learning environment across training sites, preparing residents to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within Singapore’s evolving child health landscape.

Residents undergo comprehensive clinical training across a broad spectrum of paediatric disciplines, including General Paediatrics, Neonatology, Paediatric Emergency Medicine, and Paediatric Intensive Care.

Structured rotations provide exposure to diverse patient populations and clinical settings, encompassing inpatient, outpatient, and acute care environments. Through these experiences, residents develop competence in managing both common and complex paediatric conditions.

With progressive responsibility, residents advance from closely supervised practice to greater clinical autonomy, strengthening decision-making skills, clinical judgement, and readiness for independent practice.

Learning within the residency extends beyond clinical training through a range of structured educational and faculty development initiatives.

Key programmes include EPA-focused workshops that strengthen competency-based assessment practices, and Narrative Medicine sessions that foster reflection, empathy, and professional identity formation. Longitudinal initiatives such as the HOTDOG (Helping Each Other Train & Develop Our GME) programme further promote collaboration, shared learning, and continuous improvement among educators.

Together, these initiatives support a reflective, learner-centred training environment and enhance the overall quality and consistency of residency education.

Assessment within the residency is guided by a competency-based framework anchored in Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), ensuring structured and progressive development throughout training.

Residents are evaluated through workplace-based assessments, direct observation, and regular feedback, enabling continuous learning and refinement of clinical skills. Entrustment decisions reflect increasing levels of responsibility, supporting safe progression towards independent practice.

This structured approach ensures alignment with defined competencies, promoting consistency, transparency, and readiness for specialist certification.

The residency programme is supported by a strong culture of mentorship, supervision, and continuous feedback, ensuring residents are guided throughout their training journey.

Dedicated faculty mentors provide personalised support in clinical development, reflective learning, and career planning, within a collaborative environment that encourages open communication and psychological safety.

Well-being initiatives, including structured workload planning and protected non-clinical time, further support resident resilience, work-life balance, and sustainable training.

The programme provides clear pathways for residents to pursue advanced training across a range of paediatric subspecialties, supporting the development of expertise and long-term career progression.

Subspecialty opportunities include Neonatology, Paediatric Intensive Care, and Paediatric Haematology & Oncology, with structured pathways for further training and fellowship development.

Recent expansion of subspecialty programmes under the ACGME International / APMES framework reflects a strategic advancement in training, strengthening curriculum standardisation, assessment practices, and alignment with national accreditation standards. This evolution prepares residents for future roles as subspecialists and clinical leaders.

The strength of the Paediatric Medicine Residency Programme is demonstrated through consistently strong outcomes in training, assessment, and resident development.

The programme has been awarded the maximum APMES accreditation period of seven years, reflecting a robust educational framework, strong governance structures, and a high-quality training environment aligned with national standards.

Residents demonstrate strong performance in postgraduate examinations and achieve consistent progression towards independent practice, supported by a structured competency-based framework and effective supervision. The programme continues to attract top-choice candidates, reflecting its reputation for excellence in clinical training and professional development.

Recognition through initiatives such as the SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards further highlights the outstanding contributions of both residents and faculty, reinforcing a culture of professionalism, leadership, and continuous improvement.

Together, these outcomes reflect a forward-looking residency programme grounded in educational excellence, committed to developing capable, confident, and future-ready paediatricians who contribute meaningfully to high-quality, patient-centred care.

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