Courses List
Courses in the medical science
General or advanced lectures in biochemistry and molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, physiology, and pharmacology will be provided in the program. Special lectures in human anatomy and Chinese medicine will also be included in the program.Microbiology
12 hours
This course provides a fundamental introduction to the major areas of bacteriology, virology, and parasitology. The basic structure, physiology, genetic regulation, and pathogenic mechanisms of bacteria and viruses will be discussed. A general introduction of parasitic infections, including roundworms, flukes, tapeworms, and protozoan, is included.
Immunology
12 hours
The lectures will offer the basics of the components and mechanisms of the human immune system. The interplay between the immune system and foreign pathogens and the regulation of the immune responses are included. Finally, immune dysfunctions, hyper-activities, and the clinical applications of the immune reactions will be discussed.
Biochemistry
12 hours
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to study in medicine at molecular levels, such as DNA and proteins. The approaches of molecular cloning, genomics and proteomics will be discussed.
Physiology
12 hours
The purpose of this course is to present the basic principles and facts of human physiology in a format which is suitable for premed students. The contents of the course are to explain, integrate, and synthesize information and mechanisms rather than a simple description of the body functions. Students will be guided to obtain knowledge of integrated body functions and the underlying mechanisms. Lectures will be developed from the molecule, cell, tissue, organ, and body as a whole.
Pharmacology
12 hours
This course integrates the relationship among chemistry, anatomy, biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, and pathology. An overall view of the discovery, mechanisms of drug action, and the clinical development of drugs will be discussed. The content of the course will provide a foundation for clinical practice and research.
Anatomy
3 hours
This course includes a 1.5-hour lecture and a 1.5-hour laboratory approach. The major objective of the lecture is to introduce the 206 maned bones of the human skeleton. In the laboratory, students will learn how to organize practicably the axial (skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage) and appendicular (pectoral girdle. upper limb, pelvic girdle, lower limb) skeletons.
Chinese Medicine
12 hours
Experience the Beauty of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Connecting Modern and Ancient Medicine. This course includes the following subjects: Chinese Internal Medicine and Herbal Medicine (3 hours), Acupuncture (3 hours), Pulse and Tongue Diagnosis (1.5 hours), Tai Chi Experience (1.5 hours), and Traditional Chinese Medicinal Cuisine (3 hours). The objective of these courses is to acknowledge the insight of TCM and the integration TCM and western medicine, and the possible management based on TCM theory, including herbal medicine, acupuncture, and manual therapies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
6 hours
This course includes Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Healthcare(3 hours)、Introduction to CNN-based Computer Vision and Hands-on Training(3 hours) [theoretical foundation and hands-on skills of computer vision].
Working in a research laboratory
The medical college of Chang Gung University has diversified research laboratories. The research areas include biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, and physiology. Applicants can join one of the research laboratories for a short period of time. We will match the interest of the applicants with an available laboratory before the starting date of the program.Laboratory list:
Simulation-based Hands-on Clinical Skills Courses
Center for Clinical Skills & Simulation has become an integral part of the curricular requirements in undergraduate education in Chang Gung University and postgraduate training in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. The center provides adequate equipment and space which can be integrated with students’ medical knowledge, providing learning opportunities with reflection. The center aims to effectively improve students’ basic clinical skills and strengthen their clinical reasoning and collaborative competence of the multiple disciplinary healthcare team by simulation-based educational activities.Clinical skills & simulation
6 hours
- Introduction of the center for clinical skills & simulation
- Introduction of Simulation-based medical education
- Introduction of Objective Skills Clinical Examination (OSCE)
- Visit Surgical Training Academy in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Clinical skills practice
6 hours
- Simple Suture
- Casting immobilization
- Personal Protective Equipment
High-fidelity Simulation & Clinical Reasoning
9 hours
- Introduction of clinical reasoning
- Simulator for the training of clinical reasoning
Clinical Shadowing in Hospital
The clinical shadowing in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital includes different clinical settings in internal medicine, surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation. A unique clinical VR/3D printed object demonstration to aid in clinical learning and therapy will also be included in this program. Total 45 hours.Nephrology
- Overview of kidney physiology and diabetic kidney disease
- Kidney ultrasound
- Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
- Transplant immunology
Urologic Surgery
- Urolithiasis surgeries
- Prostate hyperplasia surgeries
- Robotic urologic surgeries
- Laparoscopic urologic surgeries
- Kidney transplantation
Cardiovascular medicine
- Electrocardiogram reading
- Cardiac ultrasound
- Percutaneous coronary intervention
Cardiac and vascular surgery
- Introduction for cardiac surgery, ECMO and POAD
- Learning for Post-operative care of cardiovascular patients.
Thoracic Medicine
- Basic interpretation of CXR
- Pulmonary function test
- Chest ultrasound
- Bronchoscopy
- Overview of lung cancer
- Overview of airway diseases
- Lower respiratory tract infection
Chest surgery
- Observation for Video assisted thoracic and robotic surgery
- Learning for post operative care of thoracic oncology patients
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Principles of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Microsurgery Training on Artificial Models or Chicken Thighs
- Burn Intensive Care Unit Visit and Burn Care Training
- Ear Framework Carving for Microtia Reconstruction
- Hand Rehabilitation Center Rounds
- Operating Room and Cosmetic Center Observation
Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
- Basic approach of ear, nose and throat
- Vestibular and inner ear function test
- Eustachian tube function test
- Speech, voice and swallowing function laboratory examination
- Micro-endoscopic (including Robotic assisting) and radical surgery of ear, nose and upper aerodigestive tract
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Interventional ultrasound-guided injection treatments and regenerative medicine
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
- Pediatric rehabilitation
- Sports medicine
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Nerve Conduction Velocity and Electromyography (NCV/EMG)
Orthopaedic Surgery
- Common Orthopedic Conditions and Treatments
- Orthopedic Department Ward Round
- Orthopedic Operating Room Visit
- Sports Medicine at the Center of Comprehensive Sports Medicine
- Gait Analysis at the Motion Analysis Laboratory