fellowship

Diagnostic Neuroradiology (and Head and Neck radiology)

As a team that works closely with clinical specialists from National Neuroscience Institute (NNI), Singapore National Eye Center (SNEC), National Cancer Centre (NCCS), and the SGH Otolaryngology Department, the Department of Neuroradiology @ SGH sees a large volume of diverse neuroradiological conditions.

Fellows will have an opportunity to train with a friendly group of experienced neuroradiologists that have international links. Our neuroradiologists are passionate about education, research, innovation (3D printing), quality, and new models of care.

Training Program and Objectives

The purpose of this local fellowship program is to provide the requisite exposure, hands-on training and reporting experience and framework for fellows to independently report Neurological and Head/Neck examinations upon completion of training.

By the end of the program, the fellow should be able to identify, interpret, and independently report a wide spectrum of basic Neuroradiology and Head & Neck pathology to aid in the management of trauma, stroke, cancer, infection, inflammatory and neurodegenerative conditions. SGH does not perform paediatric neuroradiology as paediatric Neuro, Head & Neck radiology is performed in Singapore’s paediatric hospital, KKWCH.

The fellow should gain proficiency in interpretating the following multi-modality studies: - CT/CTA of the head, face, orbits, paranasal sinuses, and neck - MRI/MRA/MRV/DWI of the brain, cranial nerves, internal auditory canal, orbits, pituitary gland, neck, postnasal space, and spine - Ultrasound of the head and neck region, including thyroid and parotid glands.

SGH also performs a number of advanced neuroimaging techniques, some of which are only performed in a few centres in the world. These help in the medical and surgical management of brain tumours, Parkinson’s disease, hydrocephalus, vasculopathy, parathyroid adenomas, and Meniere’s disease.

The fellow will gain exposure to: - MR Spectroscopy - MR Perfusion (DSC and DCE) - Functional MRI and Tractography - SMWI for Nigrosome Neurodegeneration (Parkinson’s disease) - CSF flow examinations for normal pressure hydrocephalus - Dual Energy CT scans (mostly neck examinations) - 4D parathyroid CT - Inner ear MRI for Hydrops/Meniere’s disease.

Faculty

Dr Robert Chen, Senior Consultant & Director, Neuroradiology
A/Prof Winston Lim Eng Hoe, Senior Consultant
Prof Chan Ling Ling, Senior Consultant
Dr Lishya Liauw, Senior Consultant
Dr Louis Elliott McAdory, Senior Consultant
Dr Sarat Kumar Sanamandra, Senior Consultant
Dr Chia Ghim Song, Consultant
Dr Kheok Si Wei, Consultant
Dr Lim Kheng Choon, Consultant
Dr David Wen Wei, Consultant
Dr Mark Tan Bangwei, Consultant
Dr Melissa Li Shuhui, Consultant
Dr Steve Wong Chen Pong, Consultant
Dr Hou Wenlu, Consultant
Dr Chua Wei Ming, Associate Consultant
Dr May Lim Yi Shan, Associate Consultant

Admission Criteria:

Minimum requirements for all fellows:

Postgraduate medical qualification in Radiology e.g., FRCR, MMed or equivalent
2 years of postgraduate training experience in relevant specialty
Proven competency in English language (to fulfil Singapore Medical Council’s criteria for medical registration for clinical fellowship)

For more information on the Neuroradiology and Head & Neck fellowships in SGH, see www.sgh.com.sg/pgmi/fellowship_attachments which lists Fellowship & Training Attachments Programmes and Fellowship Application in SGH.

For additional enquiries on fellowship and clinical attachments, email us at pgmi.fellowships@sgh.com.sg

Sponsorship

See information about SGH-PGMI funded Clinical Fellowship Award under www.sgh.com.sg/pgmi/fellowship_attachments

For more information on Neuroradiology and Head & Neck radiology fellowships, please contact Dr Lishya Liauw, Senior Consultant and Neuroradiology Fellowship Director @ lishya.liauw@singhealth.com.sg

For specific information regarding neurointervention (NIR) fellowship, please contact Dr Chia Ghim Song, neurointerventional radiologist @ chia.ghim.song@singhealth.com.sg