The tide of globalization has created a momentum

to push Taiwan forward to join
the international community in full dimension with a pace which has never been
expected before. The question is how Taiwan can deal with it in an efficient way
as well as productively. It is well known that internationally the worldwide Oversea
Taiwanese play a significant role in many fields such as Academicals, Arts, as
well as Economics. Their outstanding performance in the international arena has
created a great impact on the development of modern technology. It will be a great
asset for Taiwan that if the Oversea Taiwanese can be involved together in the
movement of Taiwan's internationalization. Particularly, the 2nd and 3rd generation
of Oversea Taiwanese, that they have received modern education and are grown up
in an environment with an atmosphere of diversified cultures. With the input and/or
assistance of the young generation, the force of Taiwan's globalization shall
be more creative, constructive and productive. Under this consideration, It shall
be a worthwhile task that creating opportunities for those outstanding young people
to join the actions in helping Taiwan to extend international influence.
During recent years, Taiwan government organizations have organized several events
and projects that encourage the Oversea Taiwanese youths to visit and communicate
with Taiwan; those programs have gained great recognition from the participants.
Thus, Taiwan International Medical Alliance (TIMA) is planning a project - Oversea
Taiwanese Medical Student Nourishing Project - , which offers the Oversea Taiwanese
youths with a major in medical, heath sciences, and other related subjects to
have a chance to apprentice in Taiwan's medical schools or hospitals. This program
is supported by Taiwan Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission (TOCAC) and made
available for those outstanding youths to exchange professional knowledge and
experience with the personnel working in medical field in Taiwan, and also to
learn about Taiwanese society, culture, and humanity.
All participants are requested to make their own schedule in joining the program,
and go through the procedures of apprenticing, seminar attending, cultural spots
visiting, and conclude with a final written report. At present, there are 7 hospitals
available for apprenticing, and it provides the participants with the state-of-the-art
facilities and resources. Duration of staying in Taiwan for each will be 1 month
to 3 month, and we will offer information and technical assistance upon requested.
We believe this project will narrow the distance and build up a closer relationship
between those young people and Taiwan. Thus, we sincerely hope and encourage
all qualified youth to take participate in this program.