
Clinical Training
TIHTC provides professional clinical training programs for physicians, nurses, and medical technicians. During the training, participants will have the opportunity to observe instructors and the medical environment while learning advanced healthcare management approaches in Taiwan.
Clinical Specialties
- Anesthesiology
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Dermatopathology
- Emergency Medicine
- Endocrinology & Metabolism
- Family Medicine
- Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- General Surgery
- Hematology
- Immunology & Rheumatology
- Infection Control
- Internal Medicine
- Laboratory Medicine
- Microsurgery
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Oral Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pain Medicine
- Pathology
- Pediatric
- Pharmacy
- Plastic Surgery
- Radiation Oncology
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation
- Thoracic Medicine
- Thoracic Surgery
- Toxicology
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Plastic Surgery
- Urology
- *Others
ELIGIBILITY
- Hold a valid medical or nursing license, relevant degree, or certification
- Have at least 1 year of medical practice experience in the related field
Application Deadlines
- Training less than 3 months: MUST apply 3 months before the intended training start date
- Training more than 3 months: MUST apply 5 months before the intended training start date
Training Policies and Responsibilities
- Training duration can range from 1 week to 1 year according to Applicants’ needs.
- No clinical practice allowed for training under 3 months.
- After 3 months of clinical training at the same hospital, the mentor will assess trainee’s ability and may allow trainee to perform some practice under supervision
- Applicants will be responsible for all associated fees, including airfare, accommodation, training, visa application, administrative costs, medical insurance, potential medical expences, and living expenses.
- Applicants must comply with Taiwan Centers for Disease Control regulations.
- The TIHTC and MOHW reserve the right to modify training dates, format, course content, and admission requirements.
Trainees need to cover
- Air-ticket
- Living expenses
- Medical insurance
- Training fee
- Accommodation fee
Special Announcement
International Dermatopathology Training Program
The dermatopathology service in Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei is a training center accredited by the International Committee for Dermatopathology since 2015.
The training program provides short-term attachment (less than 6 months) or long-term (6 months to 1 year) observation fellowship. Spaces are limited.
The program provides a comprehensive dermatopathology experience, including daily slide reading, clinico-pathological and academic conferences, immunofluorescence, electron microscope, and access to well-organized dermatopathology slide archives.
Application Procedure
TIHTC encourages early applications and requires all documentation to be complete before submission.
For training less than 3 months: MUST apply 3 months prior to the intended training start dateFor training more than 3 months: MUST apply 5 months prior to the intended training start date.
➊ Fill in the Pre-Application Inquiry form
- Pre-Application Inquiry form (LINK)
- The Study Plan template is available for download at www.tihtc.org.tw/downloads
➋ Wait for initial review
- The team will review and begin with the preliminary training hospital arrangement upon receiving your inquiry form. We will respond within 4 weeks with the link to the official application form.
➌ Fill out the official application form and upload supporting documents
- For Training arrangement, TIHTC will match the applicants with the training hospital(s) according to the applicant's study plan.
- Application reviews are conducted jointly by TIHTC, training hospitals, and the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Additional documents may be requested at this stage.
- The whole reviewing process may take up to 3.5 months.
➍ Acceptance
- TIHTC will notify applicants via email and send the official acceptance letter upon receiving MOHW approval.
➎ Visa Application
- Please apply for a visitor or resident visa according to the duration of your training.
https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-157-4783-f6cb2-2.html
https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-165-1878-1ff5e-2.html - Visa application:
https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/BOCA_EVISA
Please contact the Taiwan Embassies and Missions in your country for further assistance.
➏ Before departure
- Provide your visa & flight details to TIHTC.
- International medical insurance covering the entire training period is required (minimum insured amount: NTD 1 million).
Supporting Documents
➊ Resume or Curriculum Vitae
➋ A scanned copy of your passport
- The copy should display clear personal information including your name, date of birth, passport number, and expiration date. According to immigration regulations, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of your training.
➌ A scanned copy of a valid medical license (Only Chinese or English translated versions accepted)
➍ Proof of work experience in medical related field- Minimum 1 year of work experience in the medical field, and the proof should be issued within 6 months before the intended training start date (Only Chinese or English translated versions accepted)
➎ Medical reports
- Medical reports should be completed no earlier than 3 months before the intended training start date. TIHTC will inform you when and what items are required, including:
- Chest X-ray for pulmonary tuberculosis
- Hepatitis B status (both antigen and antibody test required)
- Serological test for syphilis
- Certificate or proof of positive measles antibody or measles vaccination
- Certificate or proof of positive rubella antibody or rubella vaccination
- Other medical reports according to current regulations
➏ An ID photo
- Two-inch ID color photo with white background, and at least 1062 x 826 pixels (taken within 6 months)
➐ One or more letters of recommendation
- The letter should be dedicated to the training you apply for, with the signature of the referee within 6 months before the intended training start date.
➑ A scanned copy of a diploma or degree relevant to the field of medicine
➒ International medical insurance
- An international medical insurance covering your entire training period is required
➓ Valid English certificate
- Valid English proficiency certification or a self-introductory video in English (3-5 minutes)
⓫ Others
- Copies of any other licenses or certifications relevant to the training applied
Partner Hospital Network
TIHTC has created a healthcare training network for international trainees in alliance with 60 hospitals throughout Taiwan. Year after year, TIHTC continues to add more advanced healthcare institutions to the network. By integrating Taiwan's top medical training resources, TIHTC is capable of delivering customized, practical, and insightful clinical training for international healthcare professionals.
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