International Ph.D. Program in Gerontology and Long-Term Care
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The International PhD Program in Gerontology and Long-Term Care is part of the College of Nursing, which has more than 60 partner universities, schools, and institutions around the world. It offers a wide range of activities, including student exchanges, faculty research, and many other joint programs. This program forms international research teams with partner universities to conduct key research collaborations, develop substantial partnerships, and produce joint international works
International Research Collaboration
Current international research cooperation projects include:
- Research projects on topics such as ‘Quality and Safety of Nursing Care,’ ‘EBP Systematic Review,’ and ‘Mental Health-Recovery Camp’ in collaboration with professors from the University of Wollongong, Australia.
- Research projects on topics such as ‘Sarcopenia,’ ‘VR Program Translation,’ ‘Dementia Care Competency Scale,’ and ‘Sleep Research on Family Caregivers’ are being conducted in collaboration with professors from Kobe University in Japan.
By inviting multinational and interdisciplinary experts and scholars to collaborate, we consolidate research efforts and integrate findings to facilitate transnational and cross-cultural academic exchanges.
Invitation of Foreign Scholars and Experts as Visiting Professors
We invite scholars and experts specializing in gerontology and long-term care research to join us to teach, conduct research, or collaborate on academic projects. The purpose is to bring external expertise, new perspectives, and specialized knowledge to our program.
- Tan Maw Pin is Professor in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Malaya. She qualified from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom and worked as a house officer in Derby and a Senior House Officer at the Nottingham City Hospital before moving up north to Newcastle upon Tyne to pursue her higher specialist training in geriatric medicine. She worked briefly as a consultant geriatrician at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital before returning home to Malaysia. Prof Tan is also the President of the Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine and the Honorary General Secretary of the College of Physicians of Malaysia. She is Academic Editor to PLOS ONE and Associate Editor to Frontiers in Medicine. In addition, she has founded the University of Malaya spin-off, ACT4Health Sdn Bhd, and is Medical Director of the Genting Dementia Day Care Centre and Managed Care Services Sdn Bhd.
Holiday School
The Holiday School, co-organized with the School of Nursing, an annual is a short-term advanced training program for foreign healthcare professionals. This program provides a unique opportunity for participants to explore and learn about the latest developments in healthcare and engage in networking with peers.
International Conference
The College promotes internationalization by hosting annual international conferences, focusing on topics such as long-term care, aging, and dementia care. These conferences invite experts from the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, Scandinavia, and other regions to share their experiences in long-term care, discuss research trends, and explore societal developments. This initiative enhances students’ academic knowledge in international gerontology and long-term care while providing faculty and students with insights into current models and future trends in global aging health and long-term care.
Inbound Program
The purpose of this program is to expand the vision of current undergraduate and master’s foreign students in the field of healthcare with a global perspective, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary competence, deepen their practical experience in relevant areas, and explore the unique culture and landscape of Taiwan.
Short-Term Research Exchange Program
On-site
Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP)
Taiwan’s Ministry of Education launched the Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP) in 2015 to encourage more international students to participate in short-term professional internship projects organized by Taiwanese universities and colleges. TEEP also allows international students to gain an in-depth educational experience in Taiwan, while also preparing themselves for the Asian job market.
International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP)
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP) aims to attract global talents seeking internships in key scientific research fields in Taiwan for up to 3 months. International students will have the opportunity to shadow researchers and participate in professional training at academic and research institutions.
New Southbound Policy Elite Study Program
The Program is designed for people who consider their career in healthcare and planning their future in Taiwan. Through this 5-month program at Taipei Medical University, you can (1) study at a top-ranked university and experience life in Taipei City, (2) study alongside other international students and working professionals, (3) learn from healthcare topic courses taught by doctors and professors at Taipei Medical University, (4) immerse yourself in Chinese language and culture with the 6-hour-per-week Mandarin intensive course, and (5) earn deeper knowledge of Taiwanese cultures and strengthen international relationships.
Online
Short-Term Education Program (STEP)
Taipei Medical University Short-Term Education Program (TMU-STEP) provides an opportunity for students from universities around the world to study at TMU for one or two semesters. TMU-STEP consists of a wide variety of English-taught classes in Health Sciences, conducted onsite and/or remotely. Students have a wide range of course options in fields such as Medicine, Oral Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, Nutrition, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Sciences and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Healthcare Management, Interdisciplinary Studies, and General Education.
TMU Virtual Research Camp (TVRC)
TMU Virtual Research Camp (TVRC) provides intensive research mentorship through distance learning to foster research capability, innovative thinking, global awareness, and problem-solving skill sets to develop young talents. Students will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive virtual mentorship with one of the faculty-led research topics in Health Sciences.