Medical Oncology Fellowship Programme | National Cancer Centre Singapore

Objectives

To learn and understand the biology of cancer.
To learn and understand the principles of treating cancer.
To learn and understand the proper conduction and interpretation of clinical research.
To participate in the education of other physicians, staff, and support personnel by preparing and presenting didactic lectures on topics in Hematology/Medical Oncology.
To understand the psycho-social issues involved in the care of cancer patients and to display compassion for patients and family members.

Eligibility

MBBS
Proficient in English
A trainee in an oncology unit or a practicing oncologist

Training Plan

Participate in daily ward rounds and clinical work.
Participate in the management of patients in the out-patient setting.
Learn professional attitudes and behaviours in interacting and communicating with referring physicians.
Participate in the conduct of clinical trials.
Participate in clinical research work such as prospective or retrospective studies.
Attend the various tumor boards during their rotation.
Special programmes and additional training can be arranged for training to meet their specific goals.

Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Fellowship Programme

Advancing Expertise in Gastrointestinal Cancer Care and Research

The National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) invites applications for its Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Fellowship, a one-year paid clinical and research fellowship designed for motivated oncologists seeking advanced training in the management of GI malignancies.

Fellows will work alongside leading specialists across the Upper GI, Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB), Neuroendocrine, and Lower GI oncology sub-teams, as well as the Phase I clinical trials team. This immersive experience provides broad exposure to the spectrum of GI cancers, from early-phase therapeutics and precision oncology to multidisciplinary patient care.

The programme offers:

A competitive stipend for the one-year duration
Comprehensive clinical training in complex GI oncology cases within a high-volume tertiary cancer centre
Opportunities for clinical and translational research, with mentorship from senior faculty and access to NCCS’ extensive research infrastructure
Multidisciplinary engagement through tumour boards, case conferences, and collaborative research meetings
Admission to the programme is highly competitive, and selection is based on academic excellence, clinical competence, and demonstrated interest in gastrointestinal oncology.

Join NCCS and be part of a leading international cancer centre for shaping the future of cancer care through innovation, research, and education.

Duration: 1 year

Location: National Cancer Centre Singapore