Evolution of postgraduate medical education in paediatrics: the Singapore story

Abstract

Postgraduate paediatric education in Singapore has seen a seismic shift in the past 50–60 years, from a primarily time-based, passive, teacher-centric and apprenticeship model with hierarchical learning culture to a competency-based and learner-centric one. The postgraduate medical education system in paediatrics in Singapore will continue to evolve and adapt with best practices in evidence-based medical education, with the aim to train and develop the next generation of paediatricians who will strive to continually improve child and population health in Singapore.