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Overview
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Amateur Go Play with 5th Dan Certification
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Ko-Han Chao

McKinney

Summary

Well-trained internist and gastroenterologist from Taiwan with comprehensive clinical experience and strong administrative skills, including prior management of an endoscopy unit. Recognized for excellent physician–patient communication and cultural sensitivity. Eager to apply my solid foundation in internal medicine and proven adaptability in diverse healthcare settings to a U.S. residency program.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Gastroenterologist at Health Management Center

Kang-Ning General Hospital
04.2025 - Current
  • Performed upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and abdominal ultrasound.
  • Explained health examination reports to clients in detail.

Chief of Gastroenterology Division

Lo-Sheng Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2025

Cared for both inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology and general internal medicine patients.

Collaborated with five technicians and managed all endoscopy suite equipment, including procurement, maintenance, and workflow planning.

Fellowship Trainee

National Taiwan University Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2019
  • Participated in various clinical research projects under the mentorship of multiple GI professors, including patient enrollment, data integration, and statistical analysis.
  • Managed GI consultations from other departments and facilitated appropriate gastroenterology-related treatments for referred patients.
  • Received training in advanced endoscopic procedures, including Endoscopic Ultrasound and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography.

Residency

Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

M.D. - Medicine

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Taipei City
06-2013

Skills

  • Medical research
  • Multidisciplinary approach
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Patient communication

Amateur Go Play with 5th Dan Certification

As an enthusiastic Go board game player since childhood, I've been applying the thinking process and skills of Go into internal medicine and clinical decision. 

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Taiwanese
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Gastroenterologist at Health Management Center

Kang-Ning General Hospital
04.2025 - Current

Chief of Gastroenterology Division

Lo-Sheng Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2025

Fellowship Trainee

National Taiwan University Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2019

Residency

Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
01.2015 - 06.2017

M.D. - Medicine

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Ko-Han Chao