Cooperation with best medical university of Asia according to QS WUR Aim of visit to Taipei Medical University: studying of experience of the best practice on development of medical university and the international recognition in the form of entry into authoritative QS WUR ranking.

In December 12-18, 2014 KazNMU delegation visited Taipei Medical University (TMU) composed of Tulebayev KA, vice-rector for educational work Ramazanova BA, vice-rector for research work Nurmanbetova FN, vice-rector for continuous educ. Abirova MA, director of DEMW Sarsenbayeva SS, deputy-director of Institute of University Development Balmuhanova AV, dean of professional training faculty Rustemova AM, head of Department of international cooperation Kozhimbetova GK, chief accountant Nukpiev Dosbol, 4 th grade student of “General medicine” faculty at the initiative of visiting professor of KazNMU doctor Peter Chang and at the invitation of Taipei Medical University

23 million people Population density people / km² Life expectancy: 76 years - men, 82,6 years – women Capital – Taipei – 6 million people 3 universities train Taiwan physicians

meeting with Deputy Minister of education, professor Lucia s. Lin. The presentation about Taipei success in education, positions of universities in world rankings were showed during the meeting. Visit of KazNMU delegation

The Minister of Health and social wellbeing of Taiwan Mr. Qiu Wan-da accepted delegation of KAZNMU. Deputy director of the organization of clinical and social care Dr. Shui-Long Lin, staff of Ministry and Taipei Hospital participated in the meeting. Visit of KazNMU delegation

The minister noted importance of visit of the Kazakhstan delegation to Taipei and the existing opportunities for cooperation. Visit of KazNMU delegation Minister of Health and social wellbeing of Taiwan Mr. Qiu Wan-da and student of the 4th grade Nukpiev Dosbol (KazNMU)

The delegation of KazNMU was acquainted with health system of Taiwan during negotiations. Taiwan's health is currently included in CNN list of «Ten things that Taiwan does better than other countries». The health system of Taiwan is on the fifth place among ten best health systems in the world according to Discovery channel rating.

Ministry of Health and social wellbeing of Taiwan The director of department of the international cooperation of the ministry doctor Donald Sgang showed results and designated perspectives of cooperation of universities of Taiwan with foreign institutions. Professor Tulebayev informed foreign colleagues about health system and social work of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and also about system of training doctors in our country. Productive dialogue and exchange of views on mutually beneficial opportunities for the development of different areas of health and social work were discussed. Prospects of cooperation of medical universities of two countries are discussed. The joint activity of universities sworn brothers aimed at the development and mutual strengthening of various sectors and areas of work exists in practice of Taiwan medical education.

Information at the Ministry of Health and wellbeing of Taiwan. Health rating of Taiwan in the world

Exhibition of MHSW of Taiwan dedicated to health development (day of reports of the heads of clinics)

Visit to the Office of National Health system Acquaintance with National system of insurance 1 st reform in nd reform in (Co-payment of medical care) Visit of KazNMU delegation

Visit to the Office of «MJ Health Management Consultant Co» – Screening of 103 diseases – Big database of patients – Disease prevention programs

Meeting with head of Тaiwan Environmental Protection Agency, dr. Jenny Chein

Taipei Medical University Based in June 1, Research university. It takes the 350 th place according to QS WUR and the 46 th place according to (the banner is hung out on a facade of the central building).

Visit to TMU The meeting of representatives of KAZNMU with Mr. Yen Yun, president (rector) of Taipei Medical University (ТМU).

Organizational structure of TMU 7 schools 3 clinics for 3000 beds. Accredited by JCI. 3 clinics for 3000 beds. Accredited by JCI.

Organizational structure of TMU 7 Школ 6000 students study at TMU including 4000 bachelor students 10 bachelor programs, 15 – magistracy, 12 – PhD 3 clinics for 3000 beds. Accredited by JCI. 3 clinics for 3000 beds. Accredited by JCI.

VISIT TO TMU The delegation participated in visiting- professor Jung-Der Wang’s lecture (NCKU, South Korea). There was a meeting with the head of research and innovations of Taipei Medical University who showed possibilities of support by the modern software of research projects. The presentation of joint project with Mongolian University of Health "Provision of diagnostic and therapeutic services to the rural population of Mongolia with the help of computer technology" was shown.

The main directions of scientific work are researches in the field of oncology and neuro sciences. The policy of university such is that each teacher participates in 1 and more scientific projects, and the perspective university staffs get state research grants.

VISIT TO TMU University administration made tour of the campus of Taipei Medical University including visit to the School of Dentistry, museum, library, computer rooms etc.

Informing TMU on visiting-professors

Information about donators (financial aids) of ТМU

Stand of TMU leaders

Visit to School of dentistry

TMU museum Стенд донаторов ТМУ

TMU library

books and literature, e-books.

TMU library books and literature, e-books.

TMU students

M eeting with professor Elbert Chiou, vice- presidents of TMU, professor Chao-Ching Huang, dean of School of Medicine, professor Nai- Wen Kuo, dean of international office, Shawn Chen, deputy dean of international office

Visit to International office of TMU Shawn Chen, deputy dean, Dawn Chen, head of sector for formation of TMU international office, and also with visiting professor of TMU – professor Valeri Crawford (USA). There was a discussion concerning international cooperation of two universities. Students, masters, and PhD students from Ethiopia, Indonesia, Malaysia, islands of the Caribbean Region, Vietnam came to the meeting.

440 foreign students from 42 countries study in TMU. The closest cooperation is carried out with higher education institutions of Indonesia. All programs of postgraduate (magistracy and PhD) education are in English. PhD training is not free (fee is charged) for foreign students.

KazNMU delegation visited the School of Medicine and one of the university hospitals of TMU (Taoyuan General Hospital). They got acquainted with the work of Division of Reproductive Medicine, Nutrition and healthy eating, Center for Disease Control, breast cancer and others.

University clinic

Buses of University clinic

University clinic The stand with publications about staff achievements of university clinic and TMU (located in clinical office, available to viewing by patients)

The discussion was held with representatives of TMU headed by professor Peter Chang at the end of the visit to clinic. They discussed KazNMU areas that must be developed to allow our university to enter QS WUR ranking. Professor Peter Chang shared his vision on advance of KazNMU in the world rating.

Conclusion (1) TMU has made significant strides in research and international co-operation for a short period. According to professor Peter Chang, there was a difficult process consisted of sequence deliberate steps. Support from the government and the Ministry of Health and Social Work, donate aid, investment by university management in development of international cooperation (1 million USD annually), strong base of academic experts, favorable research environment, competent strategy in scientific research (each teacher is involved in research projects and published annually in IMPACT journals), internationalization of educational environment (bachelor's degree programs are in Chinese, and other all postgraduate training programs are in English) played a major role.

Strengths of TMU Base of foreign experts Education internationaliz ation Educational resources Recognition of the university abroad Research work

Conclusion (2) Professor Peter Chang organized meetings with representatives of: Education, Health care, Social protection, National insurance system, Clinical medicine and medical education of Taiwan, who allowed delegation of KAZNMU to understand the way of country development, what advantages of this educational system are, what things must be developed, what practices of Taiwan are most useful for Kazakhstan medical education.

Conclusion (3) The results of visit of KazNMU delegation to TMU: (1) Development of the draft program for cooperation in various fields (2) Development of the program of cooperation in various spheres of activity; (3) Formation of suggestions for improvement of various activities of KAZNMU as a matter of experience TMU; (4) Attraction of professor Peter Chang as a consultant to improve the main activities of KazNMU and entry into QS WUR ranking.

Sight of Taipei – the highest building in the country – 101 floors

Government house of Taipei

The temple in Taipei

White marble Memorial of Chiang Kai-shek

On Taipei streets

Spring in Taiwan