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Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine

Training Provider: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Course Reference: TGS-2024047691
S$7,050

About This Course

The Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine [GDip (Geri Med)] Programme is offered by the Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS), NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, in collaboration with the Society for Geriatric Medicine Singapore (SGMS). The Programme is designed to provide primary care physicians with basic skills in caring for the older adults..

What You'll Learn

This is a 1-year part-time Programme consisting of 10 self-directed learning workshops. Each workshop is conducted on a Saturday afternoon (3-hour duration) once a month from August 2024 to May 2025. From the AY24/25 intake onwards, there is an added component of a Community Hospital Visit for all learners

Entry Requirements

Medical Officers or General Practitioners with a recognised medical degree (or equivalent).
Minimum 2 years of postgraduate clinical experience (excludes housemanship).
At least 6 months looking after older adult on a regular basis within the last 3 years. Experience could be gained either locally or overseas.
Overseas doctors from non-traditional sources must fulfil additional criteria:
An additional 1 year (minimum) of local experience in Geriatrics (i.e. 2 years of clinical postgraduate experience plus 1 year of geriatrics-related work experience in Singapore)
Submit at the point of application, a strong letter of support from the institution which they are working.

Course Details

Duration 52 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Part Time
Total Enrolled New course
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