Educational Objectives
School of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University

Mission
Our mission is to establish an institution dedicated to medical education, research, practice, and professional development. We aim to nurture medical professionals with an international perspective, medical ethics, and social responsibility. Our focus is on advancing knowledge, promoting scientific research, and continuously improving medical practice and patient care standards to address global health challenges.
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Vision
Our vision is to position the School of Medicine at National Cheng Kung University as one of the world’s leading medical education institutions. We aim to become a leader in medical research, teaching, and practice, contributing to global health. We are committed to being innovators and drivers of change in the medical field, offering world-class medical education, attracting top-tier faculty and outstanding students, and actively participating in international medical cooperation and development.
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Goals

1. Educating and inspiring students: Through rigorous academic courses and clinical training, we aim to inspire students’ interest in medicine, develop their critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and medical leadership, ensuring lifelong learning and continuous advancement in the medical field.
2. Environmental awareness: We encourage students to address global and local social health issues, incorporating public health and environmental protection into medical practice with a sense of social responsibility.
3. Becoming skilled and responsible professionals: Through strict clinical skills training and ethics education, we expect students to exhibit high professional standards, medical expertise, and integrity, demonstrating responsibility and honesty while providing patient care.
4. Contributing significantly to society: Our students are committed to improving human health through clinical practice, research innovation, community service, and influencing public policy for long-term societal benefits.

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Objectives
We aim to equip students with the following competencies:

• Patient assessment: Conduct systematic initial diagnoses through history-taking, physical examinations, and pathology analysis.
• Arrangement and interpretation of basic tests: Independently arrange common medical tests such as blood tests and imaging studies, and interpret their results accurately.
• Basic clinical skills: Master essential clinical skills like injections, intubation, wound care, and emergency procedures to meet fundamental clinical requirements.
• Inpatient care management: Manage inpatient daily care, including monitoring conditions, executing and adjusting treatment plans, and conducting regular patient assessments.
• Medication and infusion prescriptions: Prescribe appropriate medications and infusions while monitoring patient responses and adjusting treatment strategies as needed.
• Recognizing and managing acute or deteriorating conditions: Demonstrate acute clinical judgment to detect changes in patient conditions and respond swiftly to emergencies.
• Patient transfers and discharge planning: Oversee the complete inpatient-to-discharge process, ensuring professional handovers and planning post-hospitalization rehabilitation or outpatient care.
• Holistic patient care: Provide comprehensive care, addressing patients' physical, psychological, and spiritual needs.
• Team collaboration: Exhibit strong communication skills and collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal treatment plans.

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Basic Literacy

1. Humanistic qualities: Develop a deep appreciation of the value and dignity of life, showing respect, empathy, and care for patients in clinical practice.
2. Medical ethics and professionalism: Adhere to medical ethics, maintain high professional conduct, and uphold moral responsibility to ensure patients' best interests.
3. Responsible citizenship: Actively participate in public health and community service, addressing societal health needs.
4. Global perspective: Embrace a global health perspective, understanding international medical trends and engaging in cross-national medical collaborations to become globally competitive medical professionals.

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Core Competencies

1. Interpersonal and communication skills: Build effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams to minimize misunderstandings and foster teamwork.
2. Patient care: Deliver high-quality patient care, designing and implementing personalized treatment plans based on individual patient needs.
3. Self-directed and lifelong learning: Cultivate a self-driven learning habit to ensure continuous development in the rapidly evolving medical field.
4. Medical knowledge: Acquire solid foundational medical knowledge and effectively apply it to clinical practice.
5. Clinical judgment and decision-making skills: Develop quick and accurate judgment in clinical situations, making decisions based on the latest scientific evidence.
6. Problem-solving using scientific methods: Solve medical problems using scientific principles and evidence-based medicine, proposing innovative solutions.
7. Interprofessional practice: Function effectively within various healthcare systems, adhering to insurance policies and resource allocation principles. Ensure patient safety and collaborate with interdisciplinary medical teams to deliver effective and compliant healthcare services.