Commencement ceremony for the undergraduate class of the College of Biomedical Science, featuring a keynote address by Dr. Wei-Ming Chen, President of Taipei Veterans General Hospital.
On May 30, the College of Life Sciences and Medicine hosted a keynote speech featuring Dr. Wei-Ming Chen, President of Taipei Veterans General Hospital. The lecture, titled "Thought It Was a Detour, But It Was Life’s Best Fuel: A Government-Funded Medical Student's 38-Year Medical Journey," drew on Dr. Chen's personal experiences to shed light on the career paths and professional growth of government-funded physicians. Key topics covered in the talk include:
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Career choices: Transitioning from a government-funded medical student to an orthopedic surgeon
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The healer's path: Growing through setbacks and challenges
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Finding work-life balance in a demanding profession
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Balancing clinical practice, teaching, and administrative duties
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Hospital management philosophies and the future vision for Taipei VGH
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Addressing healthcare challenges in an era of low birthrates and a super-aging society The lecture recording is now available. All interested students are welcome to watch.
Watch the video here：https://youtu.be/4RoJKYkSLrw
