Observerships

The National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) offers Observership programmes for foreign doctors who are keen to gain exposure in the relevant Neuroscience departments.

Please note a processing fee of S$545 (inclusive of 9% GST) is applicable for each successful applicant (to be paid after acceptance by NNI).

Types of attachment	Clinical Observership	Hands-off Observership
Period of training	Maximum 3 months	Maximum 28 days
Registration required	Singapore Medical Council (SMC) Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Malpractice indemnity cover from the Malpractice Protection Society (MPS)	No SMC/MOM approval needed. If a visa is mandatory for entry to Singapore, the application should initiate the application in their home country. Please refer to the link for visa requirement and application process - ICA \| Visa Detail Page
Vaccination status	Documentary proof of vaccination date records / serology report for the followings (as per Ministry of Health directive - self declaration of past illness or vaccination NOT accepted as evidence of immunity): Varicella TDAP (taken within 10 years) Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) Hepatitis B immunity status or non-reactive status Hepatitis C immunity status or non-reactive status HIV non-reactive status COVID-19 Vaccination (at least 2 plus 1 booster shot)
Eligibility	Basic medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) Completed 12-months housemanship/ internship postings Must be registered with medical council, ministry or relevant licensing authority for practicing medicine in home country Must be eligible for Singapore Medical Council (SMC) Temporary Medical registration Must be eligible for Training Employment Pass and Visa from Ministry of Manpower, Singapore Meet the eligible criteria and requirements of individual departments 2 letters of recommendation	Basic medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) Completed 12-months housemanship/ internship postings Must be registered with medical council, ministry or relevant licensing authority for practicing medicine in home country Meet individual department’s eligibility criteria and requirements 2 letters of recommendation
Application duration	At least 6 – 9 months	At least 2 – 3 months
How to apply	Prospective applicants who have met the stated criteria and are keen to apply for the Observership program at NNI, please submit the following documents (translated into English, if required) to nnieducationoffice@nni.com.sg NNI application form Latest copy of your personal CV 2 recommendation letters Current Medical License/Registration with the Local Medical Council