WELCOME MESSAGE

Taiwan International Healthcare Training Center (TIHTC) is our nation’s largest training
platform for global professionals. Since 2002, the Center has shared advanced
healthcare training with more than 1,800 professionals from 72 countries. Continuing
education and practical training are essential for health professionals seeking to deepen
clinical skills and build capacity in the preparedness of emerging health challenges.

TIHTC integrates top medical teams and resources of nearly 60 hospitals and medical
institutions nationwide. Participants can receive training in a variety of topics, such as
advanced technologies, clinical techniques, health systems, and policy-making. To
optimize health diplomacy and build cooperative networks, the Center and hosting
institutions also provide social and cultural activities to deepen exchanges beyond
medicine.

On behalf of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, I encourage you to consider our world-
class training programs. We look forward to building this fellowship of experienced
professionals in the years to come – because our world will be healthier if we work
together.

Shih-Chung Chen
Minister
Ministry of Health and Welfare
Republic of China (Taiwan)

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ABOUT TIHTC
TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE TRAINING CENTER

Taiwan International Healthcare Training Center (TIHTC)

was established in 2002 by the Ministry of Health and
Welfare (MOHW), and executed by Taipei Hospital,
MOHW. TIHTC offers training and exchange programs
for healthcare professionals around the world to
continue their clinical training in Taiwan.

In the past 19 years, over 1,800 healthcare professionals

from 72 countries have received training through TIHTC,
which helped their own countries’ health system get
improved. Furthermore, TIHTC has received over
1,300 international visitors from 65 countries, provided
international medical rescue assistance 22 times, and
signed official cooperation agreements with 37 hospitals
and international organizations in countries, such as India, Indonesia, Luxembourg, the Marshall Islands,
Mongolia, the Philippines, Russia, Thailand, the United States, and Vietnam. Since the training of the
first international healthcare personnel, the Center can now train over a hundred international medical,
healthcare, and administration personnel per year.

In 2011, Taipei Hospital established the first international healthcare exhibition center in Taiwan to
commemorate its achievements in training and international cooperation. By the unwavering efforts of
Taipei Hospital, it received the Bronze Award of 2012 National Biotechnology and Medical Care Quality
Award, recognizing TIHTC as the top international healthcare personnel training institution in Taiwan. In
2016, TIHTC won the “First International Medical Model Prize” Group Award.

Goals
• Strive to fulfill the ideologies of “health without borders” as declared by the World Health Organization,
as well as be a contributor in the international community
• Promote the visibility of Taiwan through continuous effort in the healthcare training of professionals,
international emergency aid and medical assistance

The Bronze Award of National Biotechnology

First International Medical Model Prize
and Medical Care Quality Award

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ABOUT TIHTC
SCOPE

International Healthcare Professional Training

• Trained over 1,800 international healthcare professionals from 72 countries

International Visitation and Reception

• Received nearly 1,300 international delegates from 65 partner
countries

International Healthcare Cooperation and Exchange

• Signed partnership and cooperation agreements in international healthcare
development with 37 medical institutions in 10 countries

International Healthcare Affairs Participation

• Held and participated in nearly 60 domestic and international
symposiums, seminars, conferences, and webinars

International Emergency Medical Aid

• Completed 22 rescue missions in 27 countries

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ABOUT TIHTC
TIHTC PARTNER HOSPITAL NETWORK
TIHTC has created an international healthcare training network that is in alliance with 26 Ministry of
Health and Welfare affiliated hospitals, as well as 32 medical centers and regional hospitals. The partner
hospitals and their respective specialties and facilities are clearly outlined, and year after year, TIHTC is
adding more advanced healthcare institutions to the network. By integrating the top medical training
resources available in Taiwan, TIHTC is capable of offering customized clinical programs for international
healthcare professionals who are looking to continue their training.
Bali Psychiatric Center, MOHW
Cardinal Tien Hospital
Cathay General Hospital
En Chu Kong Hospital
Northern
Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Keelung Hospital, MOHW
Region
Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center
Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Lo-Sheng Sanatorium and Hospital, MOHW
MacKay Memorial Hospital

Northern Region Min-Sheng General Hospital

National Taiwan University Hospital
Shin Kong Memorial Wu Ho-Su Hospital
Taipei City Hospital
Taipei Hospital, MOHW
Taipei Municipal WanFang Hospital (Managed by TMU)
Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Taoyuan General Hospital, MOHW
Taoyuan Psychiatric Center, MOHW
TMU-Shuang Ho Hospital, MOHW
Tri-Service General Hospital
Changhua Christian Hospital
Changhua Hospital, MOHW
China Medical University Hospital
Chung Shan Medical University Hospital
Fengyuan Hospital, MOHW
Central Region Miaoli General Hospital, MOHW
Nantou Hospital, MOHW
Taichung Hospital, MOHW
Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Tsaotun Psychiatric Center, MOHW
Tungs' Taichung MetroHarbor Hospital
Hualien Hospital, MOHW
Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital
Eastern Region Mennonite Christian Hospital
Taitung Hospital, MOHW
Yuli Hospital, MOHW
Chiayi Hospital, MOHW
Chest Hospital, MOHW
Chi Mei Hospital
Cishan Hospital, MOHW
Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital
E-DA Hospital
Hengchun Tourism Hospital, MOHW

Southern Region
Jianan Psychiatric Center, MOHW
Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital
National Cheng Kung University Hospital
Pingtung Hospital, MOHW
Puzi Hospital, MOHW Kinmen Hospital, MOHW
Sinying Hospital, MOHW
St. Martin De Porres Hospital
Offshore Islands Penghu Hospital, MOHW
Tainan Hospital, MOHW

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TIHTC ANNUAL TRAINING SCHEDULE
TIHTC offers two types of professional healthcare training courses based on current international trends
and emergent global healthcare issues. The courses listed below are jointly organized and developed by
experts in the field that entail lectures, first-hand experience sharing by top specialists and trainers, as
well as conferences and webinars for exchanges with local and international healthcare practitioners.

Training Courses Themes Training Period Application Deadline

Nearly 40 training courses:

Nursing, Dentistry, Surgery,
Clinical Chinese Medicine, Orthopedics, 3 ~ 12 months
September, 2021
Training Thoracic Medicine, Ophthalmology, *Based on the study plan

Gastroenterology & Hepatology,

Cardiology, etc.

Healthcare Management &

National Health Insurance Aug – Sep, 2021 July 31st, 2021
25hrs of videos and live classes

Online Emergency Care &

Project Burn Injuries Management Sep – Oct, 2021 August 31st, 2021
Training 15hrs of videos and live classes

Digital Health
Nov, 2021 October 31st, 2021
10hrs of videos and live classes

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,
Customized
as well as health information technology. All programs are instructed by top
Project
medical professionals in Taiwan.
Training
TIHTC welcomes prospective institutions to apply for customized group training
programs that will be fully tailored to meet your development needs!

NOTICE
• The TIHTC and MOHW reserve the right to change the date of the program, course content and admission
requirements
• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MOHW only accepts applications of clinical training for longer than 3
months. The condition is subject to MOHW regulations

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ONLINE PROJECT TRAINING
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT AND NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE
Application Deadline
OBJECTIVES July 31st, 2021
Taiwan is well-known and ranked as the country with Training Period
the most affordable and accessible National Health Aug – Sep, 2021
Insurance (NHI) in the world. The objectives of this Nature of Training
program are to improve concepts and skills in health-
This is an online training course
care management, the development of national health that will contain 25hrs of self-
insurance policy, promote leadership and intellectual paced videos and live classes
development in management of international health-
Target Group
care affairs, and facilitate international exchanges
Personnel who work as an
on healthcare affairs. The course will cover the core administrator in a healthcare
health leadership and competitiveness in depth. institution

LECTURE Language
• Medical Care & Public Health System in Taiwan English
• Hospital Information System in Taiwan
• Hospital Financial Management & Decisions
• Healthcare Reform in Remote & Offshore Areas
• 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
• and more...

VIRTUAL TOUR
• Health Center
• Long-term Care Center
• and more...

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ONLINE PROJECT TRAINING
EMERGENCY CARE AND BURN INJURIES MANAGEMENT

OBJECTIVES
Emergency care is an essential part of the health
system and serves as the first point of contact for the
This training is co-organized by
acutely ill and injured around the world. Ta i w a n S o c i e t y o f E m e r g e n c y
Medicine and Taiwan Society for
In the New Taipei Water Park dust explosion incident Burn Injuries and Wound Healing
in 2015, where over 500 patients were burned with an
Application Deadline
average body surface of 40%, the prompt emergency
August 31st, 2021
response and timely treatment managed to keep the
death toll at a minimum. The objective of this program Training Period
is to improve the concepts and skills in managing Sep – Oct, 2021
emergency care of the frontline healthcare providers. Nature of Training
This is an online training course
LECTURE that will contain 15hrs of self-
• Emergency Medicine Overview paced videos and live classes
• Emergency Department Management Target Group
• Introduction & Evolution of Taiwan Emergency Medical professionals who work
Medical System (EMS) in emergency care or burn
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training & injuries and wound healing
Protocol Development department
• Dispatch System & Dispatch Assist CPR Language
• Large Scale Burn Care English
• Wound & Scar Care
• Pain & Infection Control Advanced Clinical Training
• and more... Program in Taiwan
If you wish to learn more advanced
VIRTUAL TOUR knowledge after this online program, you
• Burn Rehabilitation & Prevention Institution are more than welcome to sign up for
• Emergency Department our on-site clinical training programs!
• Fire Department TIHTC will arrange the trainees to work
with specialists in the clinical department.
• Burn Center
Trainees will gain a deeper understanding
• and more…
from a clinical perspective, such as
emergency medicine from triage to
follow-up medical treatment, and burn
injuries management from wound care to
rehabilitation.
*Applicants have to meet the requirements
of clinical training program

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ONLINE PROJECT TRAINING
DIGITAL HEALTH

Application Deadline
OBJECTIVES October 31st, 2021
Taiwan has long been renowned for its technological Training Period
advancement as well as a comprehensive healthcare Nov, 2021
system around the world and has developed one of
Nature of Training
the world’s largest national health banks (“My Health
This is an online training course
Bank” system) with the most coverage. In response to
that will contain 10hrs of self-
global trends, TIHTC is proud to announce the latest paced videos and live classes
training course in digital health management to pro-
Target Group
mote the digital development in the healthcare indus-
• IT personnel in public and
try, and keep international healthcare professionals
private healthcare institutions
updated with cutting-edge systems and technology. • Healthcare practitioners who
are looking to develop digital
The course takes a deep dive into the current digital health strategies and practices
health trends, telemedicine, and health data manage- • Public and private healthcare
ment practices that cover the types of digital health managers in need of digital
systems, environment, organizational structures,
health use cases and
development experience
human resource management, and case studies. Fur-
thermore, the course will offer an introductory look at Language
big data application in smart health and the trends in English
digital health.

LECTURE
• Introduction to eHealth System
• eHealth System Case Study
• Innovative Applications in Big Data Analysis on
Health
• IoT & Digital Integration
• Cloud Computing & Big Data Analytics
• AI in Healthcare
• Smart Hospital
• and more…

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

NOTICE
• If your desired training department is not listed above, please send in an inquiry email first
• Applicants must apply 2 months prior to the start of the training program
• The maximum training period cannot exceed 1 year
• No clinical practice is allowed in clinical training programs under 3 months
• The TIHTC and MOHW reserve the right to change the date of the program, course
content and admission requirements
• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MOHW only accepts applications of clinical training
for longer than 3 months. The condition is subject to MOHW regulations

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CLINICAL TRAINING

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APPLICATION
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Step 1 Please prepare the following documentation for your application
A. Supporting Documents
1. A scanned copy of your passport / ID with clear information including your name, date of
birth, passport number / ID 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 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 medical license
8. Proof of work experience in medical related fields for more than one year that is issued
within 6 months prior to the application date (Chinese or English translated versions
accepted).
9. Health report
a. Chest X-ray for pulmonary tuberculosis
b. Hepatitis B status
c. Serological test for syphilis
d. Certificate or proof of positive measles antibody or measles vaccination
e. Certificate or proof of positive rubella antibody or rubella vaccination
* Health report should be made no earlier than 3 months by the intended starting date of
the training
B. Valid English Certificate
Valid English proficiency certification or a self-introductory video in English (3-5 minutes)

Step 2 Complete the online 2021 TIHTC application form and

upload all the required documentation

Step 3 Application review process

TIHTC will collect and confirm that all required application documentations 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.

*The MOHW, TIHTC and the training hospitals may require other documents for review

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APPLICATION
APPLICATION FORM
1. How did you know about TIHTC?

TIHTC Alumni
Social Media (e.g. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn)
TIHTC Official Website
Government Embassy
Ministry of Health or Department of Health in Your Country
Medical / Academic Institution in Your Country
Medical / Academic Institution in Taiwan
Other:____________

2. Who recommended you to join TIHTC's training?

TIHTC Alumni
Government Embassy
Ministry of Health or Department of Health in Your Country
Medical / Academic Institution in Your Country
Medical / Academic Institution in Taiwan
Other:____________

3. Which training are you applying for?

Clinical Training
Department:
Intended Training Duration (Starting and Ending Date):
*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MOHW only accepts applications of clinical training
for longer than 3 months. The condition is subject to MOHW regulations.

Online Project Training (choose only one)

Healthcare Management & National Health Insurance
Emergency Care & Burn Injuries Management
Digital Health

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APPLICATION
APPLICATION FORM

Basic Information
*Please fill out the form with the first letter of the first word capitalized

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Gender Male Female

Date of Birth
Email
* Please confirm that this email is a valid
email address as TIHTC will contact
and update your application status via
this email

Gmail Address
* For applicants of online project training
programs, please provide an email
address ending with @gmail.com for
course registration

Mobile Phone
* Please provide the country code first
e.g. 886-2-2276-5566

Facebook ID

LINE ID

WhatsApp

Religion

Dietary Restriction

Medical History & Allergies

Personal Identification

Nationality

Passport No. / ID No.

Passport Expiration Date

*Optional

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APPLICATION
APPLICATION FORM

Occupation

Current Institution
Governmental / Official
Institution Category
Private

Describe Your Institution

Medical Institution
Government Health Agencies
Institution Type Academic Institution
Non-Governmental Organization
Other:_____________________

Department / Section

Current Position

Physician Hospital Administrator

Other Concurrent Nurse Government Official
Positions Professor / Lecturer Medical Technician
None

Describe Your Duties &

Responsibilities
*No more than 150 words

Language Ability

English None Basic Intermediate Fluent

Chinese None Basic Intermediate Fluent

Other Languages

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APPLICATION
APPLICATION FORM
Education
*Highest education attained

Institution

Country

Major

Year Attained

Postal Address

Postal Code

Street

City

State / Province

Country

Contact Information

(1) Head of Your Department / Section

Name

Position / Department

Phone

Email

(2) Emergency Contact Person

Name

Relationship

Phone

Email

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APPLICATION
APPLICATION FORM
Statement of Purpose
*Please answer the following questions in English of 500-600 words for each question

1. Why do you want to participate in this program?

2. Please describe the current healthcare system in your country.

3. What are some of the current medical challenges in your country?

4. How can this program aid you in contributing to the healthcare of your country?

5. What do you expect to gain from this program?

Study Plan
*For clinical training applicants only

For achieving the desired training outcomes, please be as specific as possible in the intended training
topics

Department Subject Topics Duration

Bronchial Asthma 2 weeks

e.g. Pulmonary Medicine Chronic Respiratory
COPD 1 week

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APPLICATION
Clinical Training Agreement
The clinical training you are applying is subject to the following guidelines by the MOHW.
Please read it in full and check the box to confirm your agreeance.

Application Guidelines for Teaching Hospitals Accepting

Foreign Medical Personnel for Clinical Training and Teaching
th
MOHW Announcement No.1071661004 on March 7 , 2018
th
MOHW Announcement No.1071663551 Amendment on June 8 , 2018
nd
MOHW Announcement No.1101660751 Amendment on Feburary 22 , 2021

A The Ministry of Health and Welfare (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry),

for the purposes of enhancing international cooperation, promoting medical
communication and ensuring patient safety, as well as enabling foreign medical
personnel to engage in clinical training or clinical teaching in Taiwan’s hospitals. The
guideline serves as the basis for the application of visas at the Taiwan embassies,
representative offices, offices, or any other agencies authorized by the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs.

B The “foreign medical personnel” referred in these points are foreigners who have
obtained the qualifications of foreign medical personnel.

C Hospitals receiving foreign medical personnel for clinical training should be an

accredited hospital for such clinical training (hereinafter referred to as teaching
hospitals). The name, nationality, and below documentation are required to be
submitted for approval by the Ministry at least one month before the date of training
(for those whose training is over three months, then the application should be
submitted three months before the date of training):

• A photocopy of passport or other identification documents.

• A photocopy of foreign medical personnel certificate, medical specialist certificate
or other qualification certificates (Chinese or English translated versions accepted).
• Proof of work experience in medical related fields for more than one year that is
issued within 6 months prior to the application date (Chinese or English translated
versions accepted).
• The clinical training plan content should include the purpose of clinical training,
date, division, medical instructor, and clinical training program.
• Those with training period longer than three months should submit health
examination reports, such as chest X-ray for pulmonary tuberculosis, serological test
for syphilis, proof of positive measles and rubella antibody or measles and rubella
vaccination.

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APPLICATION

D The duration for foreign medical personnel receiving training at the teaching
hospital is limited to two years. However, with clear reasons and attaching a plan for
changing the clinical training, those who applied and permitted by the Ministry may
extend their clinical training for a period not exceeding two years.
E For the teaching hospitals accepting foreign medical personnel for clinical training,
if clinical practice is involved, medical personnel of that training category should
be assigned with an on-site instructor. Trainees is not allowed to perform invasive
medical practices independently. Furthermore, those who are not engaged in clinical
training for longer than three months may not perform clinical practice training.
F The Ministry may approve, partially approve or deny applications submitted by
the teaching hospitals in consideration of the hospital training capacity, medical
personnel category, number of applicants, and training project period.
G Teaching hospitals organizing clinical training for foreign medical personnel
and clinical teaching by foreign medical personnel in Taiwan should abide the
guidelines stated and relevant medical regulations. Any violation of the provisions
or matters that are deems unqualified, the Ministry may terminate its approval at any
time and notify the relevant authorities. For hospitals failing to fulfil its management
obligations, the Ministry may suspend the acceptance of its related applications
until the improvements are implemented.

I have read the terms and conditions in full and hereby agree to follow Application
Guidelines for Teaching Hospitals Accepting Foreign Medical Personnel for Clinical
Training and Teaching by the MOHW during my period of stay in Taiwan. Violations of
these rules will result in consequences appropriated via the MOHW and TIHTC.

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