Introduction to the Singapore Healthcare System
Programme Information
Date/Time: TBC
Venue:Â MD1 Tahir Foundation Building, National University of Singapore (map)
Overview
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the core structure, function, legislation, key policies, and operational considerations of the Singapore Healthcare System.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the structure and function of the key element of Singapore Healthcare System;
- Understand Singapore’s healthcare laws, key policies, and national programmes;
- Understand how healthcare policy is made to address the key contemporary issues and challenges that Singapore healthcare faces;
- Understand how healthcare is financed in Singapore at a system and individual level.
Who Should Attend?
Middle and senior management in healthcare-related industries including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare provision, and allied health.
Assessment & Certification
An electronic Certificate of Participation will be awarded to participants who pass all assessments and meet a minimum of 75% attendance.
Course Instructors
Professor Lee Chien Earn
Deputy Group CEO (Regional Health System), SingHealth
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Ms Elaine Teo
Director, Aged and Ancillary Service Regulations and Transformation, Health Regulation Group, Ministry of Health
Professor John Lim
Executive Director, Centre of Regulatory Excellence, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
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Assistant Professor Yvette van der EijkÂ
Assistant Professor (Practice), NUS SSHSPH
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Assistant Professor Kavitha Palaniappan
Project Lead, Health Services Regulation, Centre of Regulatory Excellence, Duke-NUS Medical School
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Associate Professor Jason Yap
Vice Dean (Practice); Director (Public Health Translation), NUS SSHSPH
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Associate Professor Ng Wee Tong
Director, Continuing Education and Training (CET), NUS SSHSPH
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(Adj) Assistant Professor Halina Talib
Deputy Director, Medical Policy, Assurance, Care and Engagement (ACE), Ministry of Manpower
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Course Fee
| Category | Subsidy available |
| Private Sector | S$2071.00 |
| Public Sector/LMIC | S$1656.80 |
| Student/NUS Staff | S$1035.50 |
Remarks:
The University reserves the right to review and adjust the course fees and make changes to the programme structure and requirements as necessary and accordingly without prior notice.
*Prices stated above are inclusive of 9% GST.Â
Application
- Application closes on 17 May 2024 OR when the application is full.
- CME & CPE points are pending approval.
- For more information on this course, please contact us at sph_cpe@nus.edu.sg.
Cancellation
- Cancellation is permissible if conveyed to the course administrator in writing via email before 17 May 2024.
- Substitution with another participant is permissible. Please inform the course administrator in writing via email and provide the name and details of the substitute by 17 May 2024.
- The School reserves the right to cancel the course and fully refund the fees in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
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