Resident Physician, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Compensation
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Job Description
You are part of the multidisciplinary team providing day-to-day patient care in the cardiothoracic surgical specialty. You will be involved in both outpatient and inpatient areas, assisting in invasive and non-invasive investigations and procedures. You will also assist in all aspects of pre-operative, operative and post-operative patient care in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Requirements:
Basic Medical Degree recognised by the Singapore Medical Council
Relevant and Recognised Postgraduate Qualification
- Passed the national licensing examination as required in the country where the basic medical degree was conferred (if applicable)
- Prior experience in an acute hospital setting is essential
- Strong interest and/or credentials in research would be an advantage
- Good oral and written communication skills
Documented Proof Of
(i) Measles (or MMR - Mumps, Measles and Rubella) vaccination or serological evidence of measles immunity; and
(ii) Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccination received within the last 10 years, as required for all healthcare workers under the Healthcare Services Act.
Applicants without these vaccinations may apply if they commit to completing the required vaccination(s) before work commencement, upon successful job offer.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day patient care within a multidisciplinary cardiothoracic surgical team across inpatient and outpatient settings. Assist in invasive and non-invasive investigations as well as all stages of pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care.
Requirements
Requires a basic medical degree recognized by the Singapore Medical Council and a relevant postgraduate qualification. Candidates must have prior experience in an acute hospital setting and provide proof of specific vaccinations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Resident Physician, Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sing Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery — ranked against 886 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 82% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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