The Sports Surgery team at Tan Tock Seng Hospital prides itself on its collaborative nature and tightly knit unit. A fellowship program with us offers unparalleled exposure to all facets of orthopaedic sports surgery and arthroscopic surgery.
Under the mentorship of four fully board-certified surgeons, fellows gain experience in the field of joint preservation and reconstructive surgery.
The primary focus of our sub-specialty care include:
- Shoulder arthroscopy and arthroplasty
- Elbow arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction
- Hip arthroscopy
- Knee arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction and malalignment surgery
In general, the weekly structure will include 3 OT sessions with 2 clinics per week, with protected time for clinical scholarly and academic research activities. The fellows will assist with ward duties but will not be required to perform on-call duties.
Fellows who are interested in the sports surgery fellowship should ideally have completed one prior year of arthroscopic surgery experience to fully maximize the learning opportunity. It is expected that the fellows will take on an active and engaged role in periodic teaching, sub-specialty rounds and journal clubs. The fellows are also required to contribute to the research output of the unit. The fellowship experience will also provide opportunities for access to regional and local conferences and courses.
Interested applicants are strongly recommended to join the Sports Surgery team as a fellow for a duration of 6 months, with shorter durations being possible on a case-to-case basis. Funding for fellowship positions are available but not guaranteed. Fellows are also encouraged to apply 1 year in advance prior to the commencement of the intended fellowship duration, with successful applicants being notified at least 6 to 12 months prior to starting the fellowship program.