I-Shou University (ISU)

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1 I-Shou University School of Medicine for International Students Prof. Shih-Che Huang & Chao-Tien Hsu Associate Dean and Dean of Medical Disciplines April 23, I-Shou University (ISU) Established in st teaching hospital, E-Da Hospital, established in 2004 College of Medical Disciplines in 2006 School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate in 2010 School of Medicine for International Students in 2013 (2 nd teaching hospital, E-Da Cancer Hospital, in 2014) 2

2 8 Colleges Electrical and Information Engineering Science and Engineering Management I-Shou University (ISU) A Comprehensive University Communication and Design International College Tourism and Hospitality Language Arts Medical Disciplines Department & Program 40 departments 18 master s programs 7 doctoral programs Student Population School of Medicine for International Students Starting Year Academic Year 2013 M.D. Degree Doctor of Medicine Recruitment and Admission 40 students from countries with diplomatic relations with Taiwan Recommendation by R.O.C. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in priority 4

3 MISSION To nurture internationally qualified doctors dedicated to human service and global health GOALS Promote cross-border medical education and enhance Taiwan s visibility Participate in global healthcare services and international cooperation in healthcare Achieve international accreditation for medical education Emphasize healthcare with humanity and leadership 5 E-Da Hospital & E-Da Cancer Hospital - Teaching Hospitals of ISU

4 E-Da Hospital 1200 Beds General Hospital One of the largest regional teaching hospitals in Taiwan JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation in 2008 and doctors and 1000 nurses Trained 130 international fellows from 19 countries Trained 35 PGY (post-graduate year) doctors in E-Da Hospital & E-Da Cancer Hospital E-Da Hospital (1200 beds) Bariatric Surgery Center (1st International Center of Excellence in Asia-Pacific), Trauma & Emergency Center, Neurology Medicine Center, etc. E-Da Cancer Hospital (600 beds) 1st cancer hospital in southern Taiwan opens in

5 Curriculum 1 st and 2 nd years - core courses 3 rd and 4 th years - clinical rotations Curriculum Design School of Medicine for International Students Four-year M.D. program student-centered approach organ-based curriculum Overseas visiting professors be invited to joint teaching Medical center experts for special lectures Medical humanity and liberal arts 10

6 Curriculum Design Medical School Year 1 st Year 2 nd Year 3 rd Year 4 th Year Curriculum Medical Humanity / Liberal Arts International Health and Medical Care Basic & Clinical medicine-integrated Clinical courses courses 11 Curriculum - 1 ST Academic Year Required Courses International Health Biochemistry and Human Genetics Pharmacology Block 1: Basic Science and Homeostasis Block 2: Hematology and Neoplasia Block 3: Microbiology, Infection and Immunology Block 4: Cardiovascular System Block 5: Respiratory System Block 6: Musculoskeletal System Block 7: Nervous System Medical Ethics Chinese Literature and Thought (I) (II) Elective Courses Medical History Life Education Medical Career Voluntary Service 12

7 Curriculum - 2 nd Required Courses Medical Informatics Block 8: Renal and Urology System Block 9: Endocrinology and Metabolism Block 10: Digestive System and Nutrition Block 11: Public Health Block 12: Behavior Science and Psychiatry Block 13: Special Sense Organ Block 14: Gross Anatomy Laboratory Block 15: Reproductive Medicine Block 16: Development and Pediatrics Medical Decision Making Chinese Literature and Thought (III) (IV) Elective Courses Physician-Patient Communications Medical Humanity Being a Friend with Patients Communication and Negotiation Academic Year 13 Curriculum - 3 rd Academic Year Required Courses Anesthesiology Medicine and Law Evidence- Based Medicine Clinical Pathological Conference Emergency and Critical Care Biostatistics Introduction to Dental Medicine Radiological Oncology Clinical Skills (I) Clinical Clerkship-Medicine Clinical Clerkship-Surgery Clinical Clerkship-Pediatrics Clinical Clerkship-Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinical Clerkship-Orthopedic Surgery Clinical Clerkship-Diagnosis of Imaging (including Radiotherapy) Elective Courses Medical Chinese (I) (II) Special Research Topics in Medicine (I) (II) International Clinical Clerkship Medical Writing 14

8 Curriculum - 4 th Academic Year Required Courses Clinical Clerkship-Ophthalmology Clinical Clerkship-Otorhinolaryngology Clinical Clerkship-Psychiatry Clinical Clerkship-Dermatology Clinical Clerkship-Neurology Clinical Clerkship-Urology Clinical Clerkship-Anesthesiology Clinical Clerkship-Community Medicine Clinical Clerkship-Rehabilitation Medicine Clinical Clerkship-Emergency and Critical Care Clinical Clerkship-In/Outside the School (1) Clinical Clerkship-In/Outside the School (2) Clinical Skills (Ⅱ) Elective Courses Medical Chinese (III) (IV) Special Research Topics in Clinical Medicine (I) (II) International Clinical Clerkship Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Health 15 16

9 Admission Requirements - Bachelor degree - 6 course credits - English proficiency - Medical school admission test score (optional) Medical School Admission Requirements 1. Copy of passport 2. Certificate of a bachelor degree and academic transcript (certified by a local R.O.C. embassy, overseas office or representative office) 3. Certificate of completing at least 6 credits of courses relevant to biology, chemistry or life sciences. 4. Certificate of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or other English proficiency examinations recognized globally or by the local governments taken within 2 years) 5. English autobiography 6. Three recommendation letters 7. Other additional documents: Transcript of the medical school admission test (MCAT, BMAT or GAMSAT) taken within 3 years Practical experiences in medical practice and laboratories Volunteer service experiences 18

10 Tuition Possible scholarship Scholarship can be awarded by Taiwan ICDF (Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund) tuition & living expenses 19 Why Join Us? School of Medicine for International Students Advanced medical technology, equipment and facilities International learning environment with cultural diversity Collaboration with E-Da Hospital and E-Da Cancer Hospital Capability to train foreign doctors Cooperation with medical centers and medical schools in Taiwan Comprehensive university offering a variety of courses The most international students in southern Taiwan 20

11 Thank you for listening 21