Official Notice: International Clinical Training Program Guidelines
1. International Medical Student Electives (Clerkships)
Status: Temporarily Suspended
Starting from January 1, 2026, the application process for clinical electives and clerkships for all international medical students will be suspended. During this period, our institution will not provide elective placements for undergraduate medical students. We appreciate your understanding and encourage prospective student applicants to explore other clinical opportunities.
2. International Healthcare Professional Training
Status: Open for Application
The clinical training programs for licensed international healthcare professionals remain active. To ensure a high-quality professional exchange, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Professional Eligibility: Applicants must be licensed physicians or healthcare practitioners in their respective countries.
Clinical Experience: A minimum of one year of post-licensure clinical work experience is required.
Referral Procedure: All applications must be officially referred through our International Medical Center/Department of Education&Research or established inter-hospital cooperation channels.
Contact Person :
Ms. Jean Wei (Chin-Hsiu Wei)
Department of Medical Research & Education
Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital (KSVGH)
386, Ta-Chung 1st Rd.
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
R.O.C.
E-mail: chwei@vghks.gov.tw