Clinical Program

TIHTC provides professional clinical training programs to physicians, nurses, and medical technicians. During the clinical training program, participants will have a firsthand opportunity to observe the instructors, medical environment as well as healthcare management approaches in Taiwan.

Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Dentistry, Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Hematology, Immunology & Rheumatology, Infection Control, Internal Medicine,
Laboratory Medicine, Microsurgery, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Pain Medicine, Pathology, Pediatric, Pharmacy, Plastic Surgery,
Rehabilitation, Surgery, Thoracic Medicine, Thoracic Surgery, Toxicology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Urology
*Others

ELIGIBILITY

Healthcare practitioners with at least 1 year of medical practice experience
Holding a valid related medical license

NOTICE

If your desired training department is not listed above, please send an inquiry email at training@tihtc.org.tw
Applicants must apply 3 months prior to the start of the training program
The maximum training period cannot exceed 1 year
As per local regulations, clinical practice is not allowed in clinical training programs under 3 months. For clinical training programs over 3 months, clinical practice by the trainees require approval from the supervising instructor
Applicants must comply with related epidemic prevention and control measures announced by Taiwan Centers for Disease Control
The TIHTC and MOHW reserve the right to change the date of the program, course content, and admission requirements
Training programs and relevant requirements may be adjusted without notice to meet MOHW policy / CDC’s epidemic guidelines.

Fees

Accidental insurance during the training period are subsidized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Trainees need to cover

Air-ticket
Living expenses
Medical insurance
Training fee: around NT$ 10,000-15,000 per month which will be charged by the training hospital
Accommodation fee:

Less than 7 Days: US$ 72 / NT$ 2,000 per person
Less than 15 Days: US$ 108 / NT$ 3,000 per person
More than 15 Days~1 month: US$ 180 / NT$ 5,000 per person

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.

*For more information, please visit here

Project Program

Digital Health Project Training Program

Taiwan has long been renowned for its technological advancement as well as a comprehensive health system around the world and has developed one of the world's largest national health banks(“My Health Bank” system) with the most coverage. In response to global trends, TIHTC is proud to announce the latest training course in digital health management to promote the digital development in the healthcare industry, and keep international healthcare professionals updated with cutting-edge systems and technology.

The course takes a deep dive into the current digital health trends, telemedicine, and health data management practices that cover the types of digital health systems, environment, organizational structures, human resource management, and case studies. Furthermore, the course will offer an introductory look at big data applications in smart health and the trends in digital healthcare.

LECTURE:

Introduction to eHealth System & Case Study
Health Information Security
Innovative Applications in Big Data Analysis on Health
IoT & Digital Integration
Cloud Computing & Big Data Analytics
AI in Healthcare
Smart Hospital
IT for Pandemic Prevention
and more...

Emergency Care & Burn Injuries Management Project Training Program

This training is co-organized by Taiwan Society of Emergency Medicine and Taiwan Society for Burn Injuries and Wound Healing

Emergency care is an essential part of the health system and serves as the first point of contact for the acutely ill and injured around the world.

In the New Taipei Water Park dust explosion incident in 2015, where over 500 patients were burned with an average body surface of 40%, the prompt emergency response and timely treatment managed to keep the death toll at a minimum. The objective of this program is to improve the concepts and skills in managing emergency care of the frontline healthcare providers.

LECTURE:

Emergency Department Management
Introduction & Evolution of Taiwan Emergency Medical System (EMS)
Dispatch System & Dispatch Assist CPR
Large Scale Burn Care and Wound Care
Pain and Infection Control
Successful Clearance of Nosocomial Infection of COVID-19
Hospital Mass Casualty Incidents
Emergency Department Preparedness
The Management of Post-Burn Hand Edema
Metabolic Response and Nutrition Supply for Burn
and more...

Healthcare Management & National Health Insurance Project Training Program

Taiwan's health care system ranked 1st in world for 3rd year in a row – “Numbeo”
Health Care Index-2019 has ranked Taiwan as a pioneer in the healthcare system – “CEOWORLD magazine”

Taiwan is well-known and ranked as the country with the most affordable and accessible National Health Insurance (NHI) in the world. The objectives of this program are to improve concepts and skills in healthcare management, the development of national health insurance policy, promote leadership and intellectual development in management of international healthcare affairs, and facilitate international exchanges on healthcare affairs. The course will cover the core health leadership and competitiveness in depth.

LECTURE:

Medical Care & Public Health System in Taiwan
Hospital Information System in Taiwan
Hospital Financial Management & Decisions
Healthcare Reform in Remote & Offshore Areas of Taiwan
Quality of Care & Patient Safety
Hospital Accreditation
Long-term Care Service in Taiwan
Taiwan’s NHI System & Perspectives
Taiwan’s NHI Medical Information & MediCloud System
Human Resource Management
Health Literacy
and more...

Customized Project Program

Customized project training programs can encompass healthcare related topics,such as disease prevention strategies, national health insurance, healthcare management, epidemiology and communicable diseases, emergency care,as well as health information technology. All programs are instructed by top medical professionals in Taiwan.

TIHTC welcomes prospective institutions to apply for customized group training programs that will be fully tailored to meet your development needs! Please send in an inquiry email to training@tihtc.org.tw if you are interested.

Application Procedure

Step 1. Please prepare the following documentation for your application

Supporting Documents
1. A scanned copy of your passport with clear information including your name, date of birth, passport number and expiration date
2. A passport-sized photo (scanned copy)
3. Resume or curriculum vitae
4. One or more letters of recommendation dedicated to the program you apply for
5. A scanned copy of a diploma or degree relevant to the field of medicine
6. Copies of any other licenses, certifications or awards relevant to the program you are applying
  Additional Documents Required for Clinical Training
7. A scanned copy of a medical license
8. Proof of work experience in medical related fields for more than 1 year that is issued within 6 months before the application date (Chinese or English translated versions accepted).
9. Health report
  Health report should be made no earlier than 3 months by the intended starting date of the training
  1. Chest X-ray for pulmonary tuberculosis
  2. Hepatitis B status
  3. Serological test for syphilis
  4. Certificate or proof of positive measles antibody or measles vaccination
  5. Certificate or proof of positive rubella antibody or rubella vaccination
  6. Other laboratory examinations or vaccination certificates in addition to the above may be required based on the training hospitals and Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Valid English Certificate
1. Valid English proficiency certification or a self-introductory video in English (3-5 minutes)

Step 2. Complete the online 2022 TIHTC application form and upload all the required documentation

Step 3. Application review process

TIHTC will collect and confirm that all required application and documentation are received and in order. Applications will be forwarded to the MOHW for official review, and TIHTC will update you of the application status accordingly. Applications with incomplete documents will not be viewed nor accepted.

Since your application will be forwarded and checked by TIHTC, training hospitals, and the MOHW, the process would take some time. We encourage applicants to apply as early as possible and make sure all documentation is in order before submission. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Step 4. Application results

Upon receiving final results of your application from the MOHW, TIHTC will notify applicants via email accordingly.

NOTICE

The MOHW, TIHTC and the training hospitals may require other documents for review
An international medical insurance covering all your training period will be required