Fellowships & Training | National Cancer Centre Singapore

The Post Graduate Education Unit (PGEU) offers fellowship programmes across various sub-specialties, designed to equip oncologists with specialised skills. Programmes are led by experienced faculty mentors, who provide exposure to clinical teaching experiences and research aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Fellowship programmes:

Cancer Genomics Medicine
Experimental Therapeutics
Medical Oncology
Oncologic Imaging
Radiation Oncology
Supportive and Palliative Care
Surgical Oncology
Vicky Toh Cancer Research

Conferences, seminars, oncology workshops and talks that support continuous learning and career enrichment are also offered by the PGEU.

All enquiries are to be directed to pgeu@nccs.com.sg

Interested applicants may choose to train in any of the following programs:

Non-Local Doctors	Fellowships: Cancer Genomics Medicine Experimental Therapeutics Medical Oncology Oncologic Imaging Radiation Oncology Supportive and Palliative Care Surgery and Surgical Oncology
Local Doctors	Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP): Clinical Cancer Genomic Medicine Cancer Survivorship for Healthcare Physicians

Instructions:

Prospective applicants are encouraged to send their CVs, specifying the desired attachment period and the division they wish to apply to pgeu@nccs.com.sg
All applications are to be submitted using the NCCS application form
Applicants are advised to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria set by NCCS, SMC -Temporary Registration and MOM before submitting their applications

What kind of programme are you looking for?

Types of attachment	Clinical Fellowships	Clinical Observerships	Hands-off Observership
Period of training	Maximum 12 months Minimum 6 months	Maximum 6 months	Maximum 28 days
Registration required	Singapore Medical Council (SMC) Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Malpractice indemnity cover from the Malpractice Protection Society (MPS)		No SMC/MOM approval needed If a visa is mandatory for entry to Singapore, the applicant should initiate the application in their home country. Please refer to the link for visa requirement and application process – ICA Visa Detail Page
Immunisation Requirements	Covid Vaccination (at least 2 plus 1 booster shot) Tdap (taken within 10 years) Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Taken the chickenpox vaccine (2 doses, 1 month apart) Serological evidence of immunity (VZV IgG antibody positive) Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Hepatitis B Serological evidence of immunity i.e. anti-HBs above 10Miu/mL
Eligibility	Basic medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) Completed 12-months housemanship/internship postings Must be registered with medical council, ministry or relevant licensing authority for practicing medicine in home country Meet individual department’s eligibility criteria and requirements
	Must be eligible for Singapore Medical Council (SMC) Temporary Medical registration Must be eligible for Training Employment Pass and Visa from Ministry of Manpower, Singapore		2 letters of recommendation Service testimonial from current employer
	Proven proficiency in English. Must meet SMC’s requirement if medium of instruction for basic medical degree is NOT English Possess 3 years of post-housemanship working experience OR postgraduate diploma or degree In addition to the above criteria, Clinical Fellows must be sponsored by either: (i) the government (ii) regional health authority (iii) an appropriate institution in the home country* The doctor must be on current full-time employment (40 hours or more per week) with the sponsoring institution.*
Deadline for submission	At least 8 months before targeted commencement date		At least 3 months before targeted commencement

Concurrent applications are not permitted. Please make your selection according to the division you are interested in.
Successful applicants will be sent a conditional offer letter from NCCS PGEU together with the terms and conditions of attachment. The applicant will be given 3 weeks from the date of offer letter to accept the offer letter. Failure to do so will result in the offer lapsing.
The offer and start date will only be confirmed upon the successful application of temporary medical registration from SMC, training employment pass from MOM, Singapore and the completion of all other administrative procedures required for the attachment.

Fees	Amount in SGD
NCCS Administrative Fees (not applicable for Hands Off Observership)	$160.50
Singapore Medical Council Temporary Medical Registration (Clinical Fellows and Clinical Observers) *Click here for more information on registration application fees	Application Fee: $300 Registration Fee: $450
Malpractice Insurance Coverage (Clinical Fellows and Observers	$410 - $820
Ministry of Manpower Training Employment Pass *Click here for more information on Training Employment Pass	$330
Personal Medical and Hospitalization Insurance	Fees may vary. It is the fellow’s responsibility to consult and obtain comprehensive coverage from a qualified insurance provider in their home country for the duration of their stay in Singapore.