Chasing Faith - The Side Quest Doctor

25/09/2026

In this FAQ post for Medical Officers considering life outside the public healthcare system, Dr Kelvin shares his two cents on which postings are the most useful, and sheds light on options beyond the well-trodden GP path, including how to leverage the connections you've already built inside the system.

In this FAQ post for Medical Officers considering life outside the public healthcare system, Dr Kelvin shares his two cents on which postings are the most useful, and sheds light on options beyond the well-trodden GP path, including how to leverage the connections you've already built inside the sys...

30/08/2026

“Is locum life sustainable long-term?”” (I get this question all the time) 👀 Honest answer: it depends on what kind of life you’re trying to build.

🔗 Full video on my YouTube channel, link in bio (be sure to subscribe!) ✨

👋🏻 I’m Faith, a Gen Z General Practitioner from Singapore. 🇸🇬 I’ve reached Barista FIRE and work 2.5 days a week as a freelance doctor (+ another 3 days as a creative). I post about personal finance, doctor life, and health education. Join me on my side quest life! ✨

27/08/2026

New clinic every shift. New EMR system. New office chairs. No career ladder. And a professional identity that’s entirely self-constructed?? 😶

🔗 Full video on my YouTube channel, link in bio (be sure to subscribe!) ✨

👋🏻 I’m Faith, a Gen Z General Practitioner from Singapore. 🇸🇬 I’ve reached Barista FIRE and work 2.5 days a week as a freelance doctor (+ another 3 days as a creative). I post about personal finance, doctor life, and health education. Join me on my side quest life! ✨

25/08/2026

Thinking of applying for postgraduate medicine in Singapore? We broke down everything you need to know about applying to Duke-NUS Medicine (MCAT vs GAMSAT, admission requirements, personal statement and interview tips, etc.) with Dr Isaac Ong (Duke-NUS '25), who entered with a Cambridge Law degree.

Thinking of applying for postgraduate medicine in Singapore? We broke down everything you need to know about applying to Duke-NUS Medicine (MCAT vs GAMSAT, admission requirements, personal statement and interview tips, etc.) with Dr Isaac Ong (Duke-NUS '25), who entered with a Cambridge Law degree.

18/08/2026

Here’s the unglamorous truth about locum life 😅 Are you cut out for locum life, or would you prefer a full-time GP job? Lmk in the comments

🔗 Full video on my YouTube channel (be sure to subscribe!) + a guide to kickstart your locum/General Practitioner career — links in bio ✨

👋 I’m Faith, a Gen Z General Practitioner in Singapore (MBBS NUS Medicine), MBA, GDip Mental Health. 🇸🇬 I’ve reached Barista FIRE, so I work 2.5 days a week as a freelance doctor and spend the rest of my time on writing, content creation, and hobbies. I post about personal finance, doctor life, and health education. Join me on my side quest life! ✨

14/08/2026

Working LESS made me a better doctor 🤯 When medicine doesn’t require me to slog 80 hours a week in hospital, I have more capacity to learn, more time and care to devote to my patients, and more joy for my job! 🙈

🔗 Full video on my YouTube channel (be sure to subscribe!) + a guide to kickstart your locum/General Practitioner career — links in bio ✨

👋 I’m Faith, a Gen Z General Practitioner in Singapore (MBBS NUS Medicine), MBA, GDip Mental Health. 🇸🇬 I’ve reached Barista FIRE, so I work 2.5 days a week as a freelance doctor and spend the rest of my time on writing, content creation, and hobbies. I post about personal finance, doctor life, and health education. Join me on my side quest life! ✨

11/08/2026

Nobody tells you THIS before you go freelance as a doctor 😬 No CPF. No annual leave. No paid MC. No group insurance. No year-end bonus. You become your own safety net.💀 Is this worth it? You tell me 👇

🔗 Full video on my YouTube channel (be sure to subscribe!) + a guide to kickstart your locum/General Practitioner career — links in bio ✨

👋 I’m Faith, a Gen Z General Practitioner from Singapore. 🇸🇬 I’ve reached Barista FIRE and work 2.5 days a week as a freelance doctor. I post about personal finance, doctor life, and health education. Join me on my side quest life! ✨

09/08/2026

Hello, if you’re new here, let me introduce myself (swipe 👉🏻 for more)! What kind of content would you like me to post? Let me know in the comments below! ☺️

👋 I’m Faith, a Gen Z General Practitioner from Singapore. 🇸🇬 I’ve reached Barista FIRE and work 2.5 days a week as a freelance doctor. I post about personal finance, doctor life, and health education. Join me on my side quest life! ✨

09/08/2026

Higher hourly pay ✅ Flexible hours ✅ No CPF, no paid leave, no health insurance, no transport reimbursement ❌ Being a freelance doctor is not that glamorous btw 😅

🔗 Full video on my YouTube channel (be sure to subscribe!) + a guide to kickstart your locum/General Practitioner career — links in bio ✨

👋 I’m Faith, a Gen Z General Practitioner from Singapore. 🇸🇬 I’ve reached Barista FIRE and work 2.5 days a week as a freelance doctor. I post about personal finance, doctor life, and health education. Join me on my side quest life! ✨

07/08/2026

Punggol = crying babies 👶 Toa Payoh = 10 chronic medications🕵️ C*D = “I don’t want MC, need to work” 💼 Every neighbourhood has a completely different patient vibe and tbh the variety is one of the best parts of being a freelance doctor in Singapore 🇸🇬

🔗 Full video on my YouTube channel (be sure to subscribe!) + a guide to kickstart your locum/General Practitioner career — links in bio ✨

👋 I’m Faith, a Gen Z General Practitioner from Singapore. 🇸🇬 I’ve reached Barista FIRE and work 2.5 days a week as a freelance doctor. I post about personal finance, doctor life, and health education. Join me on my side quest life! ✨