Zong-Han Yang

As someone pursuing a career in clinical medicine and evidence-based practice, I believe that participating in an international clinical elective will offer me a valuable educational experience. It will enhance my understanding of evidence-based medicine practices across diverse healthcare systems while also allowing me to contribute meaningfully to patient care worldwide. I am particularly interested in observing and participating in how clinical decision-making integrates current medical knowledge, clinical guidelines, and local healthcare contexts to optimize patient outcomes across various cultural and healthcare settings. Additionally, I aim to gain valuable hands-on experience through intensive exposure to communication and collaboration with medical professionals from diverse societies and cultural backgrounds. Most importantly, I look forward to working with a team that has a range of perspectives in a culturally rich environment. Ultimately, I believe that pursuing an international clinical elective can be one of the most essential experiences for my career path and my vision of practicing and improving robust evidence-based medicine.
As the affiliated medical school of one of the most prestigious universities in Asia, the National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, along with its associated healthcare organizations, offers some of the finest medical care in the world. It also provides exceptional clinical education in Asia and is committed to practicing rigorous evidence-based medicine. There is a notable difference between the healthcare systems in Singapore and Taiwan. These differences include the policies regarding family visits in inpatient units, health insurance coverage, the tiered structure of healthcare services, and medical education. These factors contribute to significant variations in clinical practices between the two countries. Singapore is a unique state known for its diverse cultures. I believe that I will gain valuable hands-on experience through intensive interactions, communication, and collaboration with people from various societies, cultural backgrounds, and perspectives. Most importantly, I look forward to working with a team made up of individuals from different backgrounds in a culturally rich environment. I am eager to pursue a career in clinical medicine research, international collaboration, and evidence-based medicine. Therefore, I believe that the international medical elective program offered by the National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine will be a crucial experience on my path toward advancing my goals and enhancing my practice of robust evidence-based medicine.

Yin Shu-Tien Foundation Taipei Veterans General Hospital-National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Excellent Physician Scientists Cultivation Program (Awarded in 2024)

Awarded for:

• Collaborated with Prof. Ming-Feng Tsai at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical School to make a breakthrough in the field of biophysics and pharmacology.
• Reviewed and examined potential Mitochondrial Calcium Uniporter inhibitors with rigorous scientific experiments

• Asian Medical Students Conference (AMSC) Online 2022: Delegate
• As general delegate
• Observed and discussed academic work and the presentation of them with international medical student community
• Gained valuable experience in scientific presentation and cross-cultural academic communication
• Engaged with diverse perspectives from medical students across Asia
• Monthly Meetings of Asia-Pacific Regional Team (AP RT) of International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA): Observer
• Observer in an international organization formed by medical students from multiple countries
• Developing understanding of cultural diversity across the Asia-Pacific region
• Learning the planning and implementation of international events requiring collaboration
• Building network of international medical professionals and students

• I am particularly motivated by the intersection of scientific research and clinical practice, with a strong focus on evidence-based medicine. My international academic experiences have fostered a deep curiosity about how healthcare delivery systems adapt evidence-based practices to local contexts, social customs, and endemic disease patterns.
• Through this clinical elective, I aim to:
• (1) Observe and learn from different approaches to evidence-based clinical decision-making
• (2) Understand how healthcare practitioners integrate global medical knowledge with local healthcare system features and limitations
• (3) Exchange experiences with international medical professionals and students
• (4) Prepare for future collaboration with physicians from diverse cultural backgrounds
• (5) Contribute meaningfully to patient care while gaining invaluable clinical experience

• My commitment to medicine stems from a unique combination of scientific passion and a strong sense of responsibility to contribute to society through healthcare. From childhood fascination with popular science to advanced medical research, I have consistently demonstrated dedication to scientific excellence and continuous learning. My participation in international academic activities has prepared me to work effectively in diverse healthcare environments and to appreciate the nuanced ways in which evidence-based medicine is implemented across different healthcare systems.
• I am confident that this international clinical elective will significantly enhance my development as a future physician-scientist while allowing me to contribute positively to your institution's mission of providing excellent patient care.