Health Services & Systems Research Visiting Scholar Programme (HSSR VSP)
Duke-NUS Medical School was established through a landmark collaboration between two world-class institutions: Duke University and the National University of Singapore, with the objective of providing innovative education and impactful research that enhances the practice of medicine in Singapore and beyond. Duke-NUS attracts the brightest minds from a range of backgrounds, who bring with them significant academic and life experiences.
Along with our innovative educational programmes, we are a research powerhouse and our distinguished scientists are transforming the way we understand, diagnose and treat diseases. Our world-class signature research programmes (SRPs) are aligned to critical areas of public health needs in Singapore. These disease-focused, multi-disciplinary programmes have facilitated research discoveries that will improve the lives of patients in Singapore and around the world.
The Health Services & Systems Research (HSSR) SRP in Duke-NUS Medical School has been a leader in the study of health systems and services for the population in Singapore and beyond. Key goals have been to show whether services are effective, appropriate, scalable and economically sustainable.
We facilitate and advance a multi-disciplinary research agenda by actively engaging the government, regional health systems and social service organizations. Our research methods include implementation science, health economics, decision science, survey/qualitative research, quantitative medicine, epidemiology, and data science.
The HSSR Visiting Scholar Programme (HSSR VSP) is a unique opportunity for clinicians, researchers and students to engage in collaborative research and knowledge exchange in the field of health services and systems research. This programme aims to foster interdisciplinary collaborations, enhance research capacity, and contribute to the advancement of health systems and services globally.
The duration of the HSSR VSP can vary. It may range from a few weeks to several months or even up to 2 years. The duration allows HSSR Visiting Scholars (VSs) to fully immerse themselves in the research environment, network with experts in the field, and conduct in-depth research or collaborative projects.
HSSR VSs are expected to have a strong academic background and a degree in a relevant field such as medicine, nursing, paramedicine, allied health, public health, health policy, health economics, or healthcare management. Applicants are typically required to demonstrate prior research experience in health service and systems research and a commitment to advancing knowledge and understanding in the field. Proficiency in English is also required.
All expense and fees incurred during this visit will be fully borne by the HSSR VSs or their home organization. Their visit is also subject to visa approval. A HSSR VSP fee will apply.
Please write to us if you are interested: hssr@duke-nus.edu.sg
For more information on HSSR: https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/hssr/
HSSR Visiting Scholars
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“Being a visiting PhD student at the HSSR Programme at Duke-NUS has been an invaluable, enriching, and transformative experience. The main purpose of the trip was to enable the broadening of my knowledge of research methods for one of my projects and to have the opportunity to meet and learn from other researchers. Not only was I able to do both, through exposure to diverse perspectives from my interactions with other students and fellows, and through networking during social outings and at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Congress; I also had the thrilling opportunity to explore Singapore. Putting all these experiences together, this trip has been rewarding both personally and professionally. As I continue my research journey, I am excited to see how these experiences will shape my future research and career path.”
Shayma Mohammed Selim
PhD student, Queensland University of Technology
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Dr Yohei (right) being awarded the best presentation award at the Singapore Emergency Medical Society Annual Scientific Meeting
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“Through my clinical experience, I realized that an individual emergency physician can limited impact on saving patients' lives, and building a better emergency medical system is essential to truly save patient's lives.
In the HSSR, Prof. Marcus Ong and his team have made significant contributions to the development of Singapore's emergency medical system and have also promoted improvements in emergency systems across other Asian countries. I was keen to learn from Prof. Marcus Ong and his team about their strategies to enhance emergency medical systems and their collaborative efforts with other Asian nations."
"One such study focused on the disparities in outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients between Singapore and Japan, linking these differences to variations in resuscitation strategies and systems (Ref 1). Currently, we are exploring further research on integrating innovative resuscitation strategies into traditional systems to enhance patient outcomes.”
Dr Yohei Okada, MD, PhD
Visiting Scientist, Singapore General Hospital
Project Researcher
Department of Preventive Services
Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University
Certified Emergency Physician (Japan)
Certified Intensive Care Physician (Japan)
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“As a visiting scholar at the HSSR department of Duke-NUS, my experience revealed to me the profound impact of a personal visit compared to online interactions. Before my visit, the convenience of online discussions seemed sufficient for developing my research project's methodology. However, choosing to visit Duke-NUS in person proved to be a transformative decision for me. Due to the considerate approach by Prof. Marcus Ong and his team, my trip surpassed my expectations, proving to be both memorable and productive with numerous symposiums, seminars, and meetings. Exploring the expertise and collaborative spirit of Duke-NUS researchers and professors has truly been an inspiring element of my journey. Prof. Marcus Ong's kind mentorship and introduction to various networks, coupled with their ongoing support, have instilled optimism in creating my future plans.
To all fellow researchers in the related fields, I highly recommend the experience of being a visiting scholar at Duke-NUS and actively building up a network with researchers there.
Beyond academia, exploring Singapore's vibrant culture, remarkable landscapes, and warm hospitality of the people have added an extra layer of feelings and exciting dimensions to my trip."
Dr Mutalov Boburjon, MD, MPH
Doctoral student, Kyoto University, Japan
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