Chung Shan Medical University (CSMU; ) is a medical

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located in South District,

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. Chung Shan Medical University Hospital is affiliated with the university.

History

The university was established as Chung Shan Dentistry Specialized School () in 1960, by Dr. Chou Ju-chuan (周汝川; ), a Taiwanese dentist. At first it only provided four year dentistry education, and enrolled only 112 students. In 1962 it changed its name into Chung Shan Medical Specialized School (), and provided medical education from then. In 1977, it was upgraded to Chung Shan Medical College (), and in August 2001 it was certified by the

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as a normalized university named Chung Shan Medical University.

Faculties

* College of Health Care and Management * College of Medical Science and Technology * College of Medicine * College of Humanities and Social Science * College of Oral Medicine

Student life

There are 76 student clubs divided into six types: autonomy, learned, service, amity, artistry and sports. The university arranges instructors and offers subsidies to the clubs.

Notable alumni

* Chuan Wen-sheng, member of

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Ker Chien-ming Ker Chien-ming (; born 8 September 1951) is a Taiwanese politician. Early life He obtained his bachelor's degree in dental science from Chung Shan Medical University and master's degree in management science from Tamkang University. Polit ...

, member of Legislative Yuan * Chi-Chao Chan,

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who has published over 600 papers and discovered new method of diagnosing primary vitreoretinal lymphoma.

Transportation

The university is accessible within walking distance North East of Daqing Station of the Taiwan Railways and

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References

External links

Chung Shan Medical University Hospital
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