Medical Training

International Training Programs：

Located at the heart of central Taiwan, CHINA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (CMUH) offers clinical training programs across multiple medical specialties. Training programs are divided into two major levels: (1) Fellowship or Residency training; for certified doctors with at least 1 year of experience practicing in their home country and are looking for advanced specialty or relevant sub-specialty training, and (2) Observership training; for foreign medical students in the final years of study seeking internships or elective placement.

Application Instructions

For Licensed Practitioners		For Medical Students
Doctors, anesthesiologists, nurses, etc. seeking medical fellowship or residency can train in Taiwan for periods ranging from 1 month to a maximum of 2 years.		Elective placements & clinical observerships are available all year round at various departments in CMUH. Training periods range from 2 weeks to a maximum of 2 months for international students.
Specialty training offered at CMUH are listed on the Fellowship & Residency page.		For the full list of departments offering observerships please refer to the student observership page.
Eligibility Requirements: Degree from an accredited Medical University License to practice issued by governing body in home country Over 1 year of experience in a clinical setting		Eligibility Requirements: In final 2 years of study in a 4 – 6 year medical program Proof of enrollment Recommendation letter from faculty member
How to Apply: Download and fill *[Form - F&R Application]*		How to Apply: Download and fill *[Form - Observer Application]*
Read all eligibility requirements and e-mail the completed form with all supporting document scans in PDF format to apply.cmuh@gmail.com

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Information for Arriving Trainees

Your start date and arrival time is stated on the admission letter.

Please first report to the office of the Department of Education on the first day for registration and check-in to the dormitory (if applicable).

Before arriving, download and read the visitor guidelines [CMUH Visitors Guide] for detailed information regarding Taiwan and the Hospital.

You are responsible for all Taiwan Visa related matters. The Hospital has the right to rescind admission on failure to obtain valid Visa or failure to submit required Health Screening Reports and Proof of Travel Insurance.

Information for Departing Trainees

Download and fill the [Trainee Evaluation Form] , elaborating on training details and your comments. Pass the completed form to your preceptor or department head.

On the last day , report to the Department of Education to return your ID Badge, Dorm Key (if applicable), and receive your certificate of completion.

Be aware of your Visa or Alien Residence Card (ARC) expiration date, failure to exit Taiwan on time will result in fines issued by Taiwan Immigration and denial of future re-entry.

Please help us improve the program for future trainees by giving valueable feedback:

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Useful Websites：

CMU Children's Hospital http://www.cmuch.cmu.edu.tw/

CMUH International Center http://ims.cmuh.org.tw/

Trainee Testimonials Video https://youtu.be/EnzNQCaS9w8

Taichung Immigration Service Center

https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141386/127061/127076/

Ministry of Finance Alien Individual Income Tax

https://www.etax.nat.gov.tw/etwmain/front/ETW118W/CON/580/7862277933674472859?tagCode=