Cheng Shiu University and Pingtung Veterans General Hospital Sign Strategic MOU to Enhance Academic and Medical Excellence through Resource Sharing

Cheng Shiu University (CSU) and Pingtung Veterans General Hospital (PVGH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for strategic collaboration, aiming to raise the standard of academic research and medical education. Through this alliance, both parties will share teaching and research facilities, enhance mutual support, and work toward improved educational and healthcare services—ultimately achieving a win-win outcome.

The signing ceremony took place on April 4, with CSU President Dr. Jui-Chang Kung, Vice President Dr. Po-Wen Huang, Director of the Office of Technology and Art Development Dr. Shou-Che Wu, and Director of the Trace Analysis Research Center Dr. Kuo-Ping Chang-Chien attending alongside PVGH Superintendent Dr. Tung-Lin Wu and hospital administrators. Following the formal signing, both parties exchanged commemorative gifts and posed for a group photo to mark the milestone.

President Kung remarked that although Cheng Shiu University was founded as an engineering-focused institution, it is undergoing a transformation in response to changing societal needs. After launching its Department of Long-Term Care last year, the university established a Department of Nursing this year and plans to further expand into the healthcare field. CSU has already signed similar strategic MOUs with institutions such as Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, resulting in fruitful collaborations in both research and teaching. Given that CSU and PVGH are just 20 minutes apart by car, this partnership is expected to foster closer collaboration in teaching, internships, and joint research.

PVGH Superintendent Dr. Wu emphasized that although PVGH is currently a regional hospital, it is backed by strong support from both central and local governments, enabling it to provide teaching hospital-level services to rural communities. He expressed hope that this alliance will strengthen both parties' capabilities in medical education and research, particularly in basic and clinical research, while also expanding opportunities for CSU students in clinical observation and internships.

The MOU also includes provisions for faculty professional development and collaborative efforts to improve long-term care services. Following the signing, Dr. Chang-Chien presented an overview of the Trace Analysis Research Center, signaling future opportunities for deeper collaboration. Professor Li Pei-Yu, Chair of CSU’s Department of Long-Term Care, added that the department looks forward to engaging in joint teaching initiatives, industry-academia collaboration, and student exchange programs, as well as developing long-term care training courses in partnership with PVGH.

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