Duke-NUS Medical School

The Singapore Changi Airport is on the eastern tip of Singapore and is located about 30 minutes from Duke-NUS Medical School by taxi. From the airport there are a number of ways to transfer to the hotel:

• Taxi is the easiest – simply follow the signs after clearing Customs. Meters are always used in Singapore and prices are reasonable. A trip to the city during the day will be between S$20 – S$30, including a-S$3 – S$5 airport surcharge. An additional 50% surcharge applies between midnight and 0600 hours.
• Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) – the trains run from a station between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, but you’ll need to change trains at the Tanah Merah station to a city-bound train. The closest station to Duke-NUS Medical School is Outram Park MRT station which is on the East West Line (Green line)/North East Line(Purple line)
• Bus – Bus terminals can be found in the basements of Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.  The bus service runs from 0600 hours to midnight only.

 

The closest MRT station to Duke-NUS Medical School is Outram Park Station on the East West Line (Green line)/North East Line (Purple Line). Note that the East West Line (Green Line) is the same MRT line as Changi Airport.

Suggested dress attire throughout the workshop is business casual.

There are four official languages in Singapore: English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. English is the language of business and administration, and is widely spoken and understood. Most Singaporeans are bilingual, and speak their mother tongue as well as English. 
The workshop will be conducted in English.

Visa to Singapore, if necessary must be secured at own expense. Most travelers do not require a visa for entry into Singapore and may be given social visit passes for up to 30 days upon their arrival. However, it is best to consult your local consular office for the latest information with regard to coming into Singapore. The list of countries whose nationals require a visa to enter Singapore may be found on the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) website here. Should you require a visa, please refer to ICA’s website for application procedures. As with most countries, do note that the possession of a visa does not entitle a traveler to enter Singapore automatically. Visitors must also meet entry requirements such as holding a valid passport, possession of sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore and confirmed onward or return air tickets. The grant of a visit pass to a foreign visitor is determined by the ICA Officers at the Singapore checkpoints and each case is considered on its own merits. Please make sure to allow enough time for visa processing.

The currency used in Singapore is the Singapore dollar (S$). Money changing services can be found not only at the Singapore Changi Airport, but also at most shopping centres and hotels around the island. You can also access the automated teller machines (ATMs) located conveniently across the island that accepts most of the main credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant

Halal Indonesian cuisine over a buffet spread and an a la carte menu. Operation hours are from 12:00pm to 2:30pm for lunch and 6:00pm to 10:30pm for dinner. Located in Furama RiverFront Hotel, 405 Havelock Rd. Tel: +65 6333 8898

http://www.furama.com/riverfront/Dining/Kintamani-Indonesian-Restaurant

Spize

Features authentic Singaporean, Thai, Indian, Western & Mediterranean food. Operating hours on weekdays are from 12:00pm to 5:00am. Located at 409 River Valley Road. Tel: +65 6337 7493

http://spize.sg/

The Orange Lantern

Vietnamese restaurant. Operating hours from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Located at 73 Killiney Road. Tel: 6732 8032

http://www.orange-lantern.com/

INDOCHILI SINGAPORE

Halal Indonesian Cuisine. Operating hours on weekdays are from 11:30am to 10:00pm. Located at 54 Zion Road. Tel: 6445 1766

http://www.indochili.com/