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Accredited
Modular Course (AMC) for FP Register What
is the Accredited Modular Course (AMC)? The AMC comprises of 8 modules
that run cyclically over a 2 year period. The AMC uses the course materials
of the GDFM course. Modules are
repeated every 2 years. It is recognized
by the SMC as structured training for the purpose of entering the Register of
Family Physicians. Who
needs to do the AMC? The AMC is for experienced GPs who wish to enter the
Register of FPs via the practice route. The minimum number of AMC that needs
to be completed will be pro-rated according to years of relevant FM experience. a. A GP with 5 and up to 10 years of FM practice will need
to complete 4 AMC modules; b. A GP with 10 and up to 20 years of FM practice will need
to complete 3 AMC modules; c. A GP with 20 years or more of FM practice will need to
complete 2 AMC modules.
The
College of Family Physicians (CFPS) has been appointed as the AMC provider.
AMCs are adapted from the Family Medicine Modular Course designed for GDFM
and are tailored to suit GPs’ needs and schedules. What
must I do to complete an AMC module? Each AMC module consists of
the following: a.
Study a set of
distance learning notes available online.
Hardcopies are also provided to each course participants b.
Attend 4
Saturday afternoon workshops from 2.30pm to 5.00pm for which you must attend at
least 3 out of 4 workshops c.
Complete
e-learning activity on the College website to collate learning (http://www.onlinemedlearning.org).
These are: -
Read the
therapeutic note update: 1 topic -
Attempt the
interactive case scenarios: 2 cases -
Complete the
on-line MCQs*
(passing mark is 60%, i.e. 18 out of 30 questions correct) * MCQs can be completed at your own pace
over 6 weeks. Maximum of 2 attempts. There is no negative marking. How
to prove that I have completed an AMC module? A Certificate of Completion
will be issued to you after the completion of each module. How
much do I have to pay? The fee payable for each
module is S$500 (non member) & S$450 (member). Please note that all fees
are non-refundable upon registration. All fees paid are strictly for
the modules you have chosen on the application form. You are not allowed to
change your preferred modules once the application form is received.
Participants who fail to attend/complete any part of the training course, and
who wish to make up for it, would need to apply again to the College. What
are the AMC modules that I can sign up for? The following
modules are available for signing up.
** subject to change
based on venue availability. How
do I apply for the AMC module I want? a. Decide on the module you want
to attend b. Download application form and fill
it up accordingly. c. Send the form with the cheque to: College of Family Physicians
Singapore If you encounter difficulties, please contact the College Secretariat
at programmes@cfps.org.sg or call
the Secretariat at 6223 0606. Do
you have any feedback on the FP Register and the AMC? The Director of Medical
Services and the MOH had reassured the College that the implementation of the
policy will be carried out with a light touch and the intent of the register
is to make it inclusive. Some members had expressed concerns
on the definition of family medicine practice, currency of practice and
verification of practice as well as the implications of restricting the use
of the term “Family” and “Family Physician”. The
College is collecting feedback on the FP Register and AMC. We will be
bringing this up to MOH for clarifications and will report back to the
membership. Please email your feedback
to fpregisterfeedback@cfps.org.sg. |