Primary Care Palliative Champions (PC2) Training Award

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To strengthen palliative care capabilities in the primary care sector, Singapore Hospice Council has launched a training award for primary care practitioners to attend approved palliative care-related training courses and conferences.

About the Award

1. Registered doctors who are Singapore Citizens and currently in active primary care practice (private clinic, group practice, community medical service or locum) in Singapore may apply for the SHC PC2 Training Award. Applicant must not be receiving full sponsorship from another source for the same course or conference.

2. Approved Palliative Care-related Training Courses/Conferences and Award Quantum* (*based on net amount payable after other funding and Skills Future):

Name of Institution Courses/Conference Award Quantum*
Singapore Hospice Council All Conferences, Seminars and Training Courses 100% or $1,000 whichever is lower
NUS Yong Loo Lin
School of Medicine		 Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care Medicine Programme 50% or $5,000 whichever is lower
NTU Lee Kong Chian
School of Medicine		 Master of Science in Holistic Palliative Care 50% or $5,000 whichever is lower
Duke NUS Medical School Lien Centre for Palliative Care (LCPC) Palliative Care-related Training Courses 100% or $1,000 whichever is lower
Palliative Care Centre for Excellence in Research and Education (PalC) Palliative Care-related Training Courses 100% or $1,000 whichever is lower

3. Applications are open every quarter:

  • 1 Jan – 31 Mar
  • 1 Apr – 30 Jun
  • 1 Jul – 30 Sep
  • 1 Oct – 31 Dec

All applications should be submitted via email to [email protected] PRIOR to the start of course/conferences. Successful applicants will be informed within 4 weeks after the closing date of each quarter.

4. In-principle approval of the Award may be granted before official acceptance by Institutions. Disbursement of the Award will be made upon submission of the following supporting documents:
(i) Proof of Acceptance by Institution;
(ii) Proof of Payment;
(iii) Completion Certificate or Document; and
(iv) Documents of other Funding Sources.

5. Each application is subjected to assessment on its merit and availability of funds. Any decision to award or reject an application is at the sole discretion of SHC and its appointed Review Panel and is final. SHC is not obliged to disclose its reasons to applicants. SHC reserves the right to withdraw the Award and seek a refund from applicants who have made false declarations.

Join us in bringing compassionate, community-based palliative care to everyone. Click here to download the Primary Care Palliative Champions (PC2) Training Award application form.

For inquiries, please contact [email protected].

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Frequently Asked Questions:

No, the SHC PC2 Training Award is only open to registered doctors in active primary care practice.
The Award quantum varies by course and institution, and is capped either by a percentage or a fixed amount. Please refer to the table in Section 1: Important Notes for details.
Yes, provided you are not fully sponsored by another source for the same course or conference.

Applicants should apply for other funding sources such as AIC or SkillsFuture first.

The SHC PC2 Training Award is assessed based on the net amount payable after other funding has been applied.

Applications must be submitted before the commencement of the course or conference.

You can still apply with the documents available at the time, and an in-principle approval may be granted. All required supporting documents must be furnished at the point of disbursement.

a. Proof of acceptance by the organising institution
b. Proof of course or conference fee payment
c.    Completion certificate or document
d. Documents showing approved funding from other sources (if applicable)

No, the Award is reimbursed after the course or conference has concluded. Supporting documents, as stated in Question 7, must be submitted to SHC for verification prior to reimbursement.
SHC reserves the right to withhold or withdraw the Award if the course or conference is not completed, or if false declarations have been made.
The Network is a professional network that supports primary care doctors in delivering generalist palliative care with confidence and skill. It provides access to relevant training, practical tools, and up-to-date information on referral pathways and community palliative care services. Through shared learning and collaboration, the network helps doctors provide more coordinated and timely care for patients and their families. Award recipients, as active members, play a key role in translating their learning into clinical practice and contributing to the development of community-based palliative care.

a. Be a member of the SHC Community Palliative Care Network
b. Share learning outcomes with peers and/or apply acquired skills in clinical practice

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