CGU will provide transcripts (for Medical sciences lecture courses and other courses) and proof of hours (for research laboratory or volunteer). The Medical sciences lecture courses (Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Physiology and Pharmacology) include both percentage and letter grades, while other courses are graded as Pass or Fail (based on attendance). Upon successful completion of the 2024 CGU pre-med enhancement summer program, you will receive a certificate indicating 159 contact hours and 6 credits.
Courses in the medical science
General or advanced lectures in biochemistry and molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, physiology, and pharmacology will be provided in the program. Special lectures in human anatomy and Chinese medicine will also be included in the program.
Microbiology
12 hours
This course provides a fundamental introduction to the major areas of bacteriology, virology, and parasitology. The basic structure, physiology, genetic regulation, and pathogenic mechanisms of bacteria and viruses will be discussed. A general introduction of parasitic infections, including roundworms, flukes, tapeworms, and protozoan, is included.
Immunology
12 hours
The lectures will offer the basics of the components and mechanisms of the human immune system. The interplay between the immune system and foreign pathogens and the regulation of the immune responses are included. Finally, immune dysfunctions, hyper-activities, and the clinical applications of the immune reactions will be discussed.
Biochemistry
12 hours
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to study in medicine at molecular levels, such as DNA and proteins. The approaches of molecular cloning, genomics and proteomics will be discussed.
Physiology
12 hours
The purpose of this course is to present the basic principles and facts of human physiology in a format which is suitable for premed students. The contents of the course are to explain, integrate, and synthesize information and mechanisms rather than a simple description of the body functions. Students will be guided to obtain knowledge of integrated body functions and the underlying mechanisms. Lectures will be developed from the molecule, cell, tissue, organ, and body as a whole.
Pharmacology
12 hours
This course integrates the relationship among chemistry, anatomy, biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, and pathology. An overall view of the discovery, mechanisms of drug action, and the clinical development of drugs will be discussed. The content of the course will provide a foundation for clinical practice and research.
Anatomy
3 hours
This course includes a 1.5-hour lecture and a 1.5-hour laboratory approach. The major objective of the lecture is to introduce the 206 maned bones of the human skeleton. In the laboratory, students will learn how to organize practicably the axial (skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage) and appendicular (pectoral girdle. upper limb, pelvic girdle, lower limb) skeletons.
Chinese Medicine
12 hours
Experiencing the beauty of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM): connecting modern to ancient medicine. This course includes three categories of TCM knowledge: Chinese internal medicine and herb (3 hours), acupuncture (3 hours), manual therapy (3 hours). The objective of these courses is to acknowledge the insight of TCM and the integration TCM and western medicine, and the possible management based on TCM theory, including herbal medicine, acupuncture, and manual therapies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
6 hours
This course includes Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Healthcare(3 hours)、Introduction to CNN-based Computer Vision and Hands-on Training(3 hours) [theoretical foundation and hands-on skills of computer vision].
Working in a research laboratory or Volunteer at hospital
The medical college of Chang Gung University has diversified research laboratories. The research areas include biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, and physiology. Applicants can join one of the research laboratories for a short period of time. We will match the interest of the applicants with an available laboratory before the starting date of the program.
Laboratory list
Simulation-based Hands-on Clinical Skills Courses
Center for Clinical Skills & Simulation has become an integral part of the curricular requirements in undergraduate education in Chang Gung University and postgraduate training in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. The center provides adequate equipment and space which can be integrated with students’ medical knowledge, providing learning opportunities with reflection. The center aims to effectively improve students’ basic clinical skills and strengthen their clinical reasoning and collaborative competence of the multiple disciplinary healthcare team by simulation-based educational activities.
Clinical skills & simulation
3 hours
- Introduction of the center for clinical skills & simulation
- Introduction of Simulation-based medical education
- Introduction of Objective Skills Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Ultrasound
1 hours
- Point of care Ultrasound
Clinical skills practice
3 hours
- Simple Suture
- Casting
- Personal Protective Equipment
High-fidelity Simulation & Clinical Reasoning
8 hours
- Introduction of clinical reasoning
- Simulator for the training of clinical reasoning
Clinical Shadowing in Hospital
The clinical shadowing in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital includes different clinical settings in internal medicine, surgery, and rehabilitation medicine. A unique clinical VR/3D printed object demonstration to aid in clinical learning and therapy will also be included in this program. Total 60 hours.
Nephrology
- Overview of kidney physiology and diabetic kidney disease
- Kidney ultrasound
- Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
- Transplant immunology
Cardiovascular medicine
- Electrocardiogram reading
- Cardiac ultrasound
- Percutaneous coronary intervention
Cardiac and thoracic surgery
- Observation for open heart surgery, ECMO, VATS surgery, and robotic surgery.
- Learning for thoracic oncology, Post-operative care of thoracic and cardiovascular patients.
Plastic and reconstruction surgery
- Principles of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Microsurgery practice on artificial model, or chicken thigh
- Visiting BURN intensive care unit and learning BURN care
- Ear framework carving mimicking microtia reconstruction
- Hand rehabilitation center round
- Observation of Operation Room and Cosmetic Center
Rehabilitation medicine
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation consists of the following services:
- Interventional ultrasound-guided injection treatments
- Prosthetics and orthotics
- Pediatric rehabilitation (early intervention)
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
- Geriatric medicine
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Music therapy
- Art therapy
- Proteomics
- Neural rehabilitation
- Regenerative medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long is the CGU Pre-med Enhancement Summer Program?
The Program’s Core-curriculum is 6-weeks (2024/6/24~2024/8/2) consisting of (1) Medical sciences lecture courses; (2) Simulation-based hands-on clinical skills courses; (3) Clinical shadowing; (4) Special lectures in Chinese Traditional Medicine and AI, and (5) Working in a research laboratory or Volunteer at hospital.
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Are the CGU Program courses taught in English? Do I need to have Chinese language proficiency in order to apply/ attend the Program?
All courses in the CGU Pre-med Enhancement Program, including the clinical shadowing in the Chang Gung Memorial Hospitals, are taught in English. You do not need to have Chinese language proficiency in order to apply/ attend this Program.
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Can I transfer the Program credit back to my home institution?
In general, yes. After completion of the Program, you will receive a Chang Gung University (CGU) official transcript with contact hours and grades (percentage and letter grades), with each course’s syllabus.
The Program highly recommends that you talk to or email your home institution department/ degree program advisor or counselor, and discuss with your home institution’s advisor/ counselor whether the Program Courses with its contact-hour design, may transfer back to your home institution. If you have other specific questions about credit transfer, please email your question to the CGU Program at premed@gap.cgu.edu.tw.
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How will the Program Courses be evaluated?
The grade for each course depends on your performance on the in-class quizzes and/ or group presentation, and your program attendance. You will receive grades (% and letter) for Medical sciences lecture courses, Special lectures in Chinese Traditional Medicine and AI, and for Simulation-based hands-on clinical skills courses.
All Clinical Shadowing courses will be on Pass/ Fail with contact-hours, evaluation will be based 100% on attendances, which will be marked on the CGU transcript as “Independent Studies: Clinical Shadowing in Chang Gung Memorial Hospitals (Linkou and Taoyuan)”. If you have other concerns or question about the CGU official transcript, please email your specific question to the Program at premed@gap.cgu.edu.tw.
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If I have to ask for a leave of absence during the Program, will I still get the credit?
You will have to attend at least two-third (2/3) of the CGU Pre-med Enhancement Summer Program in order to receive the CGU official transcript. Program attendance will be counted daily.
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Apart from the courses, will there be extracurricular activity during weekends or holidays?
CGU and the Program will host cultural activities on week (2) & (4), let students experience the customs and traditions of Taiwan.
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Is it possible for me to take courses in the Spring semester at CGU?
Yes. You can take courses in the Spring semester at CGU as an exchange student or a visiting student. Please note that the additional tuition and fees may apply for the CGU Spring Semester courses, CGU on-campus accommodations in the Spring Semester will also charge fees.