Pathology Residency Programme

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The practice of Anatomic Pathology is based on the understanding of basic pathological processes, pathophysiology, as well as molecular and cell biology. SingHealth Residency Pathology Programme offers an unrivalled and stimulating learning environment to help residents achieve their career objectives.

The three-year Residency programme in Anatomic Pathology is a dynamic medical discipline that comprises general and specialized surgical pathology, cytopathology as well as autopsy pathology.

We congratulate the following resident and faculty awardees in Pathology ACP!

 

Resident Awards

Dr Amos Tay
Associate Consultant, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology

Outstanding Residents Award, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2017, 2018 & 2019

Outstanding Performance for In-Training/Intermediate Exams, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2013 & 2015

Dr Chow Chun Yuen
Resident, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology

Outstanding Residents Award, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2018 & 2019

Dr Dominique Seow
Resident, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology

Outstanding Residents Award, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2018

Dr Jayanthi Karunanithi
Resident, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology

Outstanding Residents Awards, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2016, 2017 & 2018

Dr Cheo Fan Foon
Resident, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology

Outstanding Residents Award, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2017

Dr Cheng Xin Min
Associate Consultant, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology

Outstanding Residents Award, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2016

Dr Tang Po Yin
Consultant, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology

Outstanding Residents Award, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2016

Dr Loh Jie Zhen Tracy
Consultant, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology

Outstanding Residents Awards, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2017

Outstanding Performance for In-Training/Intermediate Exams, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2013

Dr Timothy Tay
Consultant, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology

Outstanding Residents Awards, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016

Outstanding Performance for In-Training/Intermediate Exams, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2013

SGH Service with a Heart Award, Jan 2013

  *Designations and faculty titles are updated as of June 2020.

Faculty Awards

Dr Lee Ming
Consultant, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology

Outstanding Faculty Award, Residency in SingHealth (RiSE) Excels Awards 2019

Dr Michael Tan
Consultant, CGH Dept of Laboratory Medicine

Outstanding Faculty Award, Residency in SingHealth (RiSE) Excels Awards 2019

Dr Yeo Yen Ching
Senior Consultant, KKH Dept of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Outstanding Faculty Award, Residency in SingHealth (RiSE) Excels Awards 2019

Dr Poh Wee Teng
Senior Consultant, CGH Dept of  Laboratory Medicine

Outstanding Faculty Award, Residency in SingHealth (RiSE) Excels Awards 2018

A/Prof Jacqueline Hwang
Senior Consultant, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology

Outstanding Faculty Award, Residency in SingHealth (RiSE) Excels Awards 2017

Dr Mihir Ananta Gudi
Senior Consultant, KKH Dept of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Outstanding Faculty Award, Residency in SingHealth (RiSE) Excels Awards 2017

A/Prof Ivy Sng Peck Tsun
Visiting Consultant, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology

Outstanding Faculty Award, Residency in SingHealth (RiSE) Excels Awards 2015

Dr Sangeeta Mantoo
Senior Consultant, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology

Outstanding Faculty Awards, Residency in SingHealth (RiSE) Excels Awards 2015 & 2016

A/Prof Lai Siang Hui
Senior Consultant, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology
Vice Chair, Education, Pathology ACP

Faculty Appreciation Award, Residency in SingHealth (RiSE) Excels Awards 2016

 

Outstanding Faculty Award, Residency in SingHealth (RiSE) Excels Awards 2014

 

Passionate Educator Award, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE)Awards 2012

A/Prof Tony Lim Kiat Hon
Senior Consultant & Head, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology
Vice Chair, Strategic Programmes, Pathology ACP

Faculty Appreciation Award, Residency in SingHealth (RiSE) Excels Awards 2017

Outstanding Faculty Award, Residency in SingHealth (RiSE) Excels Awards 2014

Innovative Educator Award, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2012

A/Prof Alwin Loh Hwai Liang
Senior Consultant, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology

Faculty Awards, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2013

A/Prof Kenneth Chang
Senior Consultant & Head, KKH Dept of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Vice Chair, Clinical Service Transformation, Pathology ACP

Faculty Awards, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2013

Dr Jabed Iqbal
Senior Consultant, SGH Dept of Anatomical Pathology

Faculty Awards, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2013

   *Designations and faculty titles are updated as of June 2020.

Programme Awards

SingHealth Pathology Residency Programme

Most Improved Programme, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE) Awards 2014, 2017 & 2019

Best ACGME-I Programme 2019

 

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Join Singapore's premier pathology training programme within the largest public healthcare cluster, where generations of anatomic pathologists have built a golden tradition of clinical excellence. Our rigorous residency programme combines SingHealth's strong heritage in clinical service, medical education, and research to nurture highly competent pathologists who make a meaningful difference in healthcare.

Why Choose SingHealth Pathology?

  • Comprehensive Clinical Exposure: Experience an unparalleled case-mix from routine to rare complex entities across diverse medical and surgical subspecialties. Gain essential diagnostic experience while exploring cutting-edge molecular pathology, digital pathology, and artificial intelligence applications in the era of personalised medicine.
  • World-Class Faculty: Learn from internationally renowned faculty with extensive clinical, educational, and research experience. Our consultants hold academic positions across Singapore's medical schools and serve on prestigious training committees including RCPA and RCPath, ensuring you receive world-class mentorship and pedagogy.
  • Dynamic Training Experience: Benefit from our holistic, multidisciplinary approach featuring supervised sign-outs, in-house teaching sessions, multidisciplinary clinical meetings, and hospital-wide clinico-pathological conferences. Scholarly activity and research are strongly encouraged throughout your training.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Train in the twin-towered Academia building, designed to bridge basic science and clinical research. Our 10 specialised laboratories span clinical biochemistry, haematopathology, cytogenetics, histopathology, molecular pathology, and more, providing comprehensive diagnostic training opportunities.
  • Bright Career Prospects: As an Academic Medical Centre, SingHealth offers exciting post-residency opportunities in clinical service, medical education, and research for committed individuals ready to excel in all aspects of academic medicine.

For more information on SingHealth Residency Pathology Programme, please click here!

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