Cardiothoracic Surgery

Duration of residency training in Singapore

The duration of training in Cardiothoracic Surgery is 72 months, including 24 months of Surgery-in-General training. The programmes are accredited by the Joint Committee on Specialist Training (JCST).

Click here for more information on the Surgery-in-General Programme.

Training requirements document

Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Training Requirements & Programme Accreditation Submission (updated 23 August 2016)

Requirements for progression to senior resident

• Pass MRCS

• Successful completion of Surgery-In-General programme

• Satisfactory Progress Reports

• PD certification of successful completion of R3

Exit criteria

Current exit examinations / assessments

• FRCS

• Clinical assessment

• Oral assessment