Hello Mentors! Here’s everything you need to know about the programme and how to apply! Please feel free to email us at events@smsanz.sg for any queries.
Event Details
Registration period: 23rd October to 21st November
Price of Registration: Not Applicable
Link to google form: https://forms.gle/DhbYn9u4ZM9LH1wJ9
Date, Time and Location of Basic Language Programme
Date, Time and Location of Basic Language Programme
| Date | Date | Location |
| Meeting with the team | 26th/27th/28th November | Zoom |
| Basic Language Programme D-day | 4th & 11th December 2021 | Zoom |
Event Timeline
Day 1: Online lesson via Zoom [3 hours]
| Time | Programme |
| 10 00 – 10 15 | Introduction |
| 10 15 – 11 25 | Lesson: Conversational Mandarin/Malay with Basic Medical vocabulary |
| 11 25 – 11 30 | Break |
| 11 30 – 12 30 | Lesson: Advanced Medical Vocabulary |
| 12 30 – 13 00 | Lesson consolidation / Q&A |
| 13 00 | End of Session |
Day 2: Practice session via Zoom [3 hours]
| Time | Programme |
| 10 00 – 10 45 | Recap and briefing |
| 10 45 – 11 00 | Explanation of the programme for the day and splitting into breakout rooms of 3-5 |
| 11 00 – 12 30 | Practice sessions: Groups to rotate between different stations to practice speaking Mandarin/Malay in different medical scenarios |
| 12 30 – 12 45 | Feedback, evaluation and certificates |
| 12 45 – 13 00 | Debrief |
| 13 00 | End of Session |
Mentor Meeting Agenda
Mentor Meeting Agenda
| Date | Agenda | Timing | Venue |
| 26th, 27th or 28th November | Introductions and meeting the team Coming up with curriculum Distribution of workload Finalisation of materials and content for lessons Run through of lesson outline | TBC | Zoom |
FAQ
What is the programme modality?
The programme will be fully online via the Zoom platform for the safety of participants and mentors.
Who can I contact for more information?
Please feel free to email us at events@smsanz.sg for any queries.
What is the commitment level for mentors?
Mentors would need to work together with the planning committee to produce the curriculum. The mentors and planning committee would meet twice before the start of the programme. (Details of the meetings are stated in the section titled: Key dates for Mentors)
Eligibility Criteria 📜
- Good command of spoken Malay or Mandarin
- Passion to teach and able to conduct lessons in an engaging manner
- Willing and able to come up with lesson curriculum together with planning committee
How to apply? 💬
- Meet the eligibility criteria and is interested in applying for the Basic Language Programme
- Expression of interest form: https://forms.gle/DhbYn9u4ZM9LH1wJ9
Singapore Medical Society of Australia & New Zealand 