s healthcare enters an era shaped by global population aging, declining birth rates, workforce shortages, and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, nursing and healthcare education must evolve to prepare future professionals for increasingly complex challenges. Today's healthcare leaders are expected not only to deliver excellent care but also to drive innovation, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to sustainable global health.

At the College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, our educational philosophy is founded on four guiding principles: Human-Centered Care, Evidence-Based Practice, Technology-Enabled Innovation, and Global Engagement. We are committed to educating compassionate professionals who combine scientific excellence with humanistic values and possess the leadership, creativity, and global perspectives needed to shape the future of healthcare.

Our College offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem spanning nursing, gerontology, and long-term care, integrating education, research, and clinical practice across undergraduate and graduate programs. Looking ahead, we will continue to strengthen competency-based education by incorporating artificial intelligence, digital health, simulation-based learning, data science, and interprofessional education into our curriculum, preparing graduates to thrive in an increasingly technology-enabled healthcare environment.

Research excellence remains central to our mission. We are committed to building internationally connected research platforms that foster collaboration among leading universities, healthcare institutions, and industry partners. Through interdisciplinary research and knowledge translation, we aim to address critical challenges in healthy aging, precision healthcare, digital health, and other global priorities while contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

International engagement is equally fundamental to our future. By expanding global partnerships, dual-degree programs, international mobility, and collaborative research, we strive to cultivate graduates who possess intercultural competence, global perspectives, and the confidence to contribute meaningfully to healthcare systems worldwide.

As Dean, I am honored to work alongside our dedicated faculty, students, alumni, and partners as we pursue our shared vision of becoming a world-leading College of Nursing. Together, we will continue to advance excellence in education, research, innovation, and global collaboration—creating lasting impact for individuals, communities, and society.

Chia-Chi Chang

Dean, College of Nursing

Taipei Medical University