This SMSANZ Networking Series: Coffee Conversation event aims to continue giving our SMSANZ members a platform to network and learn about the Singapore healthcare system. Our members are medical students studying in Australia or New Zealand, most of which are currently stuck here in Singapore, as borders back overseas have not been open. This event mainly serves as an opportunity for these students to learn from various clinicians of different specialities, especially since there is a lack of student clinical attachments and face to face networking opportunities this year.
In order to gain a better understanding of the different specialisations that students are interested in, both students and invited specialists are invited to have an informal and sponsored meal of up to $20.
Hello Participants! Here’s everything you need to know about the Coffee Conversations and how to register!
Registration Period: 6th November to 26th November
Price of Registration: NIL
Link to google form: Links to the different signup forms are in the table under the FAQ section
Location: Face-to-face in Singapore (4 students & 1 doctor), we are aiming to have at least one online meeting so that students from Australia can join in with Coffee Conversations as well.
Programme Outline
| Activity | Start | End |
| Application period for Participants | 6th November | 26th November |
| Participants Confirmation | 1st December | |
| Group Allocation | 5th December | |
| Coffee Conversations Period | 10th December | 24th December |
FAQ
What is the Eligibility Criteria for Participation?
- Interested in having honest conversations with peers of common mindset
- Willing to actively participate in discussions and contribute to the conversion in positive manner
- Just want to enjoy a sponsored night out (Unless measures change)
Which doctors have been confirmed for this round’s Coffee Conversations?
| Doctor | Speciality | Sign Up Form |
| Dr Esther Chan | Paediatric Surgery | https://forms.gle/n3Ra6DBCGEkhS1Et9 |
| Dr Colin Yeo | Cardiology and Electrophysiology Specialist | https://forms.gle/mdB6pzE9gAxu8H7A9 |
| Dr Ng Wee Khoon | Gastroenterology | https://forms.gle/q687DbKzVkonAEWR7 |
| Dr Prasad Palanisamy | General Surgery | https://forms.gle/Cm1imJ3Np2dWDLuu7 |
| Dr Lee Oh Chong Leng | Family Medicine | https://forms.gle/SqyUqYEREevY3ZyE9 |
| Dr Kong Yongyao | Neurology | https://forms.gle/LyuVgexeyLhNu5rx6 |
| Dr Hong Rilong | Cardiology | https://forms.gle/SDZ9985QcCWWLtp38 |
| Dr Guo Yuxin | General Surgery | https://forms.gle/APffzewiiyfCtFF68 |
| Dr Felicia Chua Hui Zhuang | Neurosurgery | https://forms.gle/ezpiJoQq35GzRXAE8 |
| And more to come! Watch our social platforms for updates 🙂 | ||
Will there be more doctors participating in this programme!
Yes! We are still trying to get more doctors on board for this programme! If we do get more doctors, we will post updates on our social media platforms (Facebook group, Telegram Chat and website). So do look out for these updates!
Who can I contact for more information? – Please feel free to email us at events@smsanz.sg for any queries.
Singapore Medical Society of Australia & New Zealand 