A six-year structured program, the Orthopedics Residency Program at SingHealth is set to equip you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required of an orthopedic surgeon upon the completion of your training.

Through an educational and supportive environment, we aim to develop you into a well-rounded orthopedic surgeon capable of dealing with the multitude of problems that afflict the musculoskeletal system such as, among others, musculoskeletal trauma, congenital disorders, sports injuries or degenerative diseases. Your training includes clinical activities, didactic lectures, dedicated research time and regular weekly conferences. Supervision and guidance will be given from a team of senior mentors and experience faculty.

As a resident, you would function as an invaluable member of the healthcare team and participate in ward rounds, outpatient specialist clinics and surgeries. With comprehensive training, timely supervision, formative assessments and nurturing mentors, you can expect to progress from one postgraduate year to the next with greater empowerment to practice as an orthopedic surgeon.

Our Subspecialty Areas

Our Strengths

Depth and Breadth of Clinical Material
As the leading and largest healthcare cluster in Singapore, SingHealth sees a comprehensive range of patient cases. The variety and complexity of the case-mix provides you with wide exposure to clinical cases, allowing you to gain different perspectives and cultivating your mindset as an orthopedic surgeon. 

Specialized Orthopedic Diagnostic Centre
Orthopedics in SingHealth is supported by a specialized Orthopedic Diagnostic Centre (ODC), the only one of its kind in Singapore. The center was set up with the objective of tracking clinical outcomes in an objective manner, for a variety of orthopedic procedures. These outcomes have been benchmarked against internationally published data from the leading orthopedic centers in the world and have revolutionized the thought process of trainees during their attachment with us. With the quantity and quality of data collected, the ODC has also contributed to research that has led to numerous peer-reviewed publications.

Renowned Faculty, Dedicated Mentors
We have a strong pool of senior surgeons who are recognized in the field of Orthopedics, both regionally and internationally. Passionate about raising the next generation of orthopedic surgeons, they have published and lectured extensively, demonstrating a high commitment to medical and academic excellence. 

Rigor of Training
With competency-based, structured assessments and regular feedback by mentors on your progress, you would be equipped to learn effectively. There would be a graduated increase in responsibilities for clinical work across the observation, assisting, supervised and independent stages.