The Singapore Healthcare System - A Primer
Programme Information
Date/Time: Wednesday, 5 June 2024 (8.15am – 5.30pm), Thursday, 6 June 2024 (8.30am – 6.00pm)
Venue: 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 Completion will be awarded to participants who pass all assessments and meet a minimum of 70% 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 Eijk
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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Fees
| Category | Subsidy available | Fee* |
| International Participant | – | S$2166.92 |
| Singapore Citizen aged 39 years & below / Permanent Resident | SSG Funding | S$650.08 |
| Singapore Citizen aged 40 years & above | SSG Funding & Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | S$252.48 |
| Singapore Citizen / Permanent Resident Sponsored by SMEs | SSG Funding & Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | S$252.48 |
*Prices stated above are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and are inclusive of 9% Singapore Goods and Services Tax. 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.
SSG Funding Requirements
- This is a SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) approved course. As part of SSG funding requirements, participants must pass all assessment(s) and adhere to the fee payment timeline of 120 days from the course start date.
- Individuals or organisations will be liable to pay the full course fees in the event that learners fail to meet the assessment requirements, payment timeline and the other terms and conditions for SSG funding eligibility.
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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