Chairman

​Chiun-Sheng Huang

          National Taiwan University Hospital is the longest standing hospital in Taiwan. The Department of Surgery (NTUH-Surgery) has been part of numerous groundbreaking milestones in Taiwanese medicine, such as the separation of conjoined twins, open-heart surgery, and organ transplantation. Although NTUH-Surgery, a subsidiary hospital of a university, holds teaching and research to higher importance than its clinical services, NTUH is the most sought out healthcare provider in Taiwan. Due to this grave responsibility, NTUH-Surgery strives to meet the surgical needs of patients all over Taiwan. For example, NTUH-Surgery has increased its recruitment of pediatric surgeons and increased its focus on the surgical problems of the elderly. We are dedicated to employing the latest technology trends in every field of surgery, such as procedures for early-stage lung cancer, vascular system, and invasive vascular treatment in neurosurgery. However, to avoid over-usage of advancing biomedical technology, NTUH-Surgery cautiously judges about the surgical indications for our patients and emphasizes quality over quantity of surgeries. In all our branch locations, including Yunlin, Hsinchu, and Jinshan, services are meeting the local needs. Lately, NTUH-Surgery is ushering a new Health Center, where our colleagues can elevate patient care to an even higher level.

          Research at NTUH-Surgery focuses on improving clinical efficacy. For instance, the ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) system is well-known care developed by our cardiovascular surgeons for emergent and critical patients, which became internationally recognized by diverse treatment guidelines. Through diversified research, our colleagues can innovate, make breakthroughs in clinical research, basic research, and medical materials development, ultimately contributing to medical advances.

          The NTU College of Medicine is honored to have some of the most intelligent cohorts of medical students in Taiwan. Our utmost priority is not only to teach our students to be professionally competent but also to help them become individuals of moral excellence. Since surgery is the cornerstone of medical education, NTUH-Surgery has reformed its teaching to keep students engaged and intellectually stimulated in surgical practice. Different from other fields of medicine, surgical skills are passed down through hands-on mentorship of aspiring surgeons. Our faculty unselfishly impart their skills and research findings to students, hoping to be role-models for them. It is in our core values to teach our students with an emphasis on responsibility, true patient care, attention to detail, and approaching patients with patience and empathy. 

         Upholding the above beliefs of pursuing excellent teaching, research, and clinical services, NTUH-Surgery will continue its legacy in cultivating countless outstanding medical students and surgeons and continue carrying out the responsibilities of our nation's medical services.

Chiun-Sheng Huang, MD, PhD, MPH

Professor and Chairman

Department of Surgery

National Taiwan University Hospital

National Taiwan University College of Medicine