The Department of Diagnostic Radiology at the Singapore General Hospital is offering two 6 month fellowships in Breast Imaging for 2009.

Singapore General Hospital is the largest hospital in Singapore and the Department of Diagnostic Radiology is the largest provider of radiological services. The Breast Imaging section is staffed by 4 breast radiologists and is equipped with full-field digital mammography, advanced breast ultrasound (including breast elastography), magnetic resonance imaging and vacuum-assisted breast biopsy system. We perform 8000 mammograms, 6000 breast ultrasounds and 500 breast biopsies annually.

Fellows will gain exposure and experience in:
-    Full-field digital mammography
-    Breast ultrasound and breast elastography
-    Magnetic resonance imaging of the breasts
-    Stereotactic and ultrasound-guided hookwire localisation
-    Ultrasound-guided FNAC and core needle biopsies
-    Stereotactic, ultrasound and MRI-guided vacuum-assisted breast biopsies

Research time will be provided for fellows to undertake a breast-imaging related research project leading to publication, assist in other research projects, perform audits and breast journal reviews. A monthly stipend and re-imbursement of airfare are included in the fellowship.

Applicants should have the following:
•    Postgraduate medical qualification in radiology e.g. FRCR, MMed (Diagnostic Radiology) or equivalent
•    Minimum 2 years of postgraduate training experience in diagnostic radiology (after obtaining the postgraduate medical qualification)
•    Current position as Registrar, Resident or equivalent (Advanced Specialty Trainee level)
•    Proven competency in English language
•    Below 42 years old
•    Experience in Breast Imaging is preferred

Interested applicants may write in to:

Mr Tay Ngiang Soon
Director of Paramedical Training and Fellowship Coordinator
Department of Diagnostic Radiology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
Phone : +65-63265378
Fax : +65-63265242
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