Event Details

Objective: To provide exposure to the job role of psychologists in a hospital setting.

Eligibility Criteria: This programme is catered for individuals who are keen to explore a career in Psychology (e.g., undergraduate students majoring in Psychology, healthcare professionals, or individuals considering mid-career changes). Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be proficient in English.

Course Fee: $268 (non-refundable)

Application Details: Interested applicants may apply by filling out the registration form. You will also be required to submit a Curriculum Vitae, with photograph, for your application.

Additional requirements:

• Participants are required to have certain vaccinations, at their own cost, to attend the programme.
• The required vaccinations are as follows:
• MMR: 2-dose vaccination record or IgB blood tests (mumps / measles / rubella) all showing immunity.
• Varicella (chickenpox): 2-dose vaccination record or IgG blood test showing immunity.
• Tdap: vaccination record within the past 10 years.
• COVID vaccination: primary series + 1 booster based on Singapore’s standards.
• More details of the programme will be provided to you once your application has been accepted.

Application Window

Please refer to the application form for closing dates. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted. You will be informed about the results of your application via email.

4 & 7-11 July 2025

5 days

Ng Teng Fong Centre for Healthcare Innovation
18 Jalan Tan Tock Seng
Singapore 308443

A comprehensive programme aimed at providing exposure towards a career in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology.

• Participants will be exposed to the various roles and scope of practicing psychologists in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
• Topics discussed will include different domains of Psychology, such as General Psychology, Neuropsychology, and other sub-specialties.
• Gain opportunities for direct observations of clinical sessions such as individual and group therapy, and psychometric assessments.
• Reflect and participate in case discussions with psychologists after the clinical sessions.
• Be engaged in experiential and skills-based activities to learn basic mindfulness skills and get a sense of how it is like in therapy.
• A panel discussion will be conducted for participants to hear directly from psychologists about their personal experiences and career journey and learn valuable tips for their career path in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I need to have prior experience in psychology to attend the programme?

No, you do not.

What are the different specialties at TTSH Psychology?

• General Psychology – providing psychological services to individuals dealing with mental health issues or life stressors (e.g., depression, anxiety).
• Neuropsychology – focuses on the relationships between brain and behaviours, and disorders of the brain, often with the use of neuropsychological assessments.
• Rehabilitation Psychology – supporting the psychological well-being of individuals undergoing rehabilitation (e.g., those with stroke and traumatic brain injuries).
• Trauma Psychology – understanding and treating of psychological symptoms (e.g., processing experiences, strategies for recovery) in response to traumatic events (e.g., road traffic accidents).
• Bariatric Psychology – focuses on the psychological aspects of weight management, obesity and bariatric surgery such as mood management, maladaptive coping or self-esteem issues.
• Pain Psychology – focuses on the emotional and psychological aspect of chronic pain including understanding and developing strategies to manage chronic pain experiences and improve quality of life.

When will I receive the programme details (e.g., reporting location)?

• The breakdown of the programme schedule will be sent to you a few weeks before its commencement.
• You will also receive an email with the necessary reporting details approx. 1 week prior to the start of the programme.

How many observation slots will I get to have?

• Participants would have a minimum of 2-3 observation slots assigned based on their preferred specialties.
• Please do note that this means that the number of patients seen by each participant will vary. We take into account factors such as your selected preferences, variety of cases, length of sessions and availability into consideration.
• However, ALL observations are subjected to patient’s attendance and consent.

How many days of observation will I get to attend?

a) Observation slots will be spread out across the week in different permutations.

Example:

July 4: Full day workshop
July 7-11: Observation slots*
July 11 Half day workshop

Scenario 1:

• Two observation slots are allocated on Mon (July 7) while one observation slot is allocated on Wed (July 8).
• Participants are required to come on July 4, 7, 8, and 11.

Scenario 2:

• One observation slot allocated on Mon (July 7), Tues (July 8) and Wed (July 9).
• Participants are required to come on July 4, 7, 8, 9, 11.

b) However, we will put in our best effort to schedule your observations sessions into the same days (i.e., following the scheduling pattern of ‘Scenario 1’).

What happens if the Patient does not come/decline to be observed during my observation slot?

For these cases, you may engage in a case discussion with your assigned psychologist or be allocated to other observation time slots on the same/different day (subject to availability).

What should I prepare for the programme?

• Please complete the pre-readings which will be sent to you prior to the commencement of the programme.
• You may bring along a jacket, writing materials and a bottle. Other than that, just come with an open mind!

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