Graduate Certificate in Community Hospital Practice (GCCHP)
Graduate Certificate of Community Hospital Practice is a programme organised by the College of Family Physicians Singapore (CFPS), supported by the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Introduction
It is a structured training programme designed to train family physicians to be competent in providing care in community hospital setting.
Eligibilities
- Present trainees currently under GDFM programme or GDFM certificate holders or doctors registered on the Family Physicians Register
- Full or Conditional registration with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC). Provisional registration doctors are not eligible to apply.
- Must hold a current and valid practising license issued by Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
- Must fulfill CME requirements
Course Overview
- 80 hours of clinical attachment in participating community hospitals
- Family Practice Skills Course (FPSC) on managing patients with complex care needs
- Formative assessments to help trainees achieve key competencies in community hospital practice
- Summative assessment to validate training
80 Hours Clinical Sessions
- 20 clinical sessions (4 hours each)
- 10 sessions per year
- Trainees and trainers have the flexibility to arrange the clinical sessions themselves
- Case studies for comprehensive coverage of important areas of care, including:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Subacute Care
- Complex & Integrated Care
- Practice log of 20 cases co-managed by trainees
FPSC in Complex Care
- Conducted on Saturday & Sunday afternoons
- Key topics in Community Hospital Practice:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Subacute Care
- Complex & Integrated Care
- Workshops in case management
- 30 MCQs assessment
Formative Assessment
- Conducted by trainers after every 10 clinical sessions using EPA (Entrustable Professional Activity).
- Assessment of Key Competencies in:
- Conducting MDM
- Discharge Planning
- Formulating Care Plans
- Family Conference & Communication
- Conducted by accredited faculty practising in community hospital setting
Summative Assessment
- Format: Clinical Long Case Exam
- Conducted in participating community hospitals
- Typical cases admitted to community hospitals
- Standard set at EPA level 4 (ready for unsupervised practice with oversight)
- Successful candidates will be awarded Graduate Certificate in Community Hospital Practice (GCCHP)
- Recognized by major community hospitals in Singapore
Summative Assessment Eligibilities:
- Completion of training requirements of GCCHP
- GDFM or higher qualification in Family Medicine
Non-refundable Registration fees
Non-refundable Registration fees |
S$ 214* |
Course Fee
College Member: | S$4,494 * |
Non-Member: | S$4,815 * |
* Non-refundable Registration fees and Course fees stated are inclusive of 7% GST.
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For more details, please contact College Secretariat at 6223 0606 or email to gdfm_ch@cfps.org.sg .