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Training Programs

(1) Oncology Subspecialities Training Programs

For effective utilization of currently available clinical and basic research resources, training programs are developed to upgrade clinical laboratory techniques of specialists in medical oncology, surgical oncology and gynecological oncology to better manage the most important medical problems in Taiwan. Through the efforts of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, initially, and of NHRI later, the "Oncology Training Program" was approved by the Department of Health in 1987 and has been continuously supported by government grant up to now. Besides faculty from three major medical centers, the program also draws invited speakers and visiting professors from the United States.

By using available human resources and equipment in the clinical research wards of Veterans General Hospital-Taipei and National Taiwan University Hospital, we trained the specialists of cancer research and treatment cooperating with every related department in these two hospitals. Presently, the training programs include medical oncology, surgical oncology and gynecological oncology. Except for the surgical oncology training program which had ended, others are still proceeding.

The goals of the Oncology Physician programs are to train and develop special techniques in cancer clinical research and treatment.

The Medical Oncology Training Program:

In the Medical Oncology Training Program, which was started in 1987 includes clinical and basic parts. The medical oncology training programs lasted 2 years. After the end of training, the doctors go back to their original service hospital. All fellows passed the Taiwan Medical Oncology Board examination. The training program continues with good progress. For improvement their basic laboratory skills and knowledge, the training program has prolonged one year since 2003.

The Surgical Oncology Training Programs:

From Oct. 1, 1992 to September 30, 1995 two successive Surgical Oncology Training Programs were implemented, each for a period of two years, in cooperation with the Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital. Six fellows successfully completed the first training program and passed the examination, four the second. The entire Surgery Oncology Training Program has been successfully completed in Sep. 1995.

The Gynecological Oncology Training Programs:

The Gynecological Oncology Training Program has been implemented since January 1, 1996. The training program has launched 2 classes, each for a period of two years. Six gynecologists completed the first training program, four the second. The entire Gynecological Oncology Training Program has been successfully completed in June 2000.

The Radiation Oncology Training Programs:

The Radiation Oncology Training Program will start on August 2004. The training program will last three years, in cooperation with the Chinese Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. Six visiting professors from overseas will be invited to help every year.

(2) Oncology Research Nurses Training Program

In order to upgrade the professional skill of clinical research nurses and provide them with the newest information of clinical trials, the division has begun serial training programs for them. This continuing education program for nurses began from Apr. 1997. Clinical oncologists, statisticians and nursing specialists are invited to give lectures or group seminars every three months regularly.