Prof. Dr. Shih-Lin Chang, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Dr. Shih-Lin Chang, is a distinguished cardiologist and academic leader in the field of cardiovascular medicine. He is currently the Chief of the Department of Experimental Examination at Taipei Veterans General Hospital and the Director of the Intelligent Medicine and Telehealth Center within the Cardiovascular Center. Dr. Chang is also a Professor of Medicine at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, where he has contributed significantly to research and education in cardiology. Dr. Chang completed his M.D. at China Medical University in 1998 and earned his Ph.D. from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in 2012. He underwent extensive training, including a residency in Internal Medicine and fellowships in cardiology and electrophysiology at Taipei Veterans General Hospital. His professional journey includes significant roles such as Staff Cardiologist and Associate Director of the Cardiovascular Research Center at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University.
Professional Profile:
Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Shih-Lin Chang, M.D., Ph.D.
Shih-Lin Chang exemplifies the qualities and achievements that make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a robust educational background, including an M.D. from China Medical University and a Ph.D. from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Dr. Chang has established himself as a leading figure in cardiology and electrophysiology.
🎓 Education
- M.D.: China Medical University, Taiwan (1991–1998)
- Ph.D.: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Taiwan (2007–2012)
💼 Work Experience
- 2023.8: Chief, Department of Experimental Examination, Taipei Veterans General Hospital Healthcare and Services Center
- 2023.1: Director of Intelligent Medicine and Telehealth Center, Department of Cardiovascular Center
- 2022.7: Associate Director, Cardiovascular Research Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
- 2019.8: Professor of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, School of Medicine
- 2017.10–2020.10: Director, Heart Rhythm Center, Taipei Veterans General Hospital
- 2016.8–2019.8: Associate Professor of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
- 2015.3–2017.3: Secretary-General, Taiwan Heart Rhythm Society
- 2009.3–Present: Staff Cardiologist, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital
- 2006–2009.3: Staff Cardiologist, Division of Cardiology, Suao Veterans Hospital
- 2004–2006: Fellowship, Clinical and Basic Electrophysiology Laboratory, Taipei Veterans General Hospital
- 2003–2005: Fellowship, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital
- 2000–2003: Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital
🏆 Awards and Honors
- Poster Award: 2nd Asia-Pacific Atrial Fibrillation Symposium (2006) 🖼️
- First Prize: Young Investigator Award, Taiwan Society of Cardiology (2010) 🥇
- Young Investigator Award: 3rd Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (2010) 🏅
- Best Oral Presentation Award: Taiwan Society of Cardiology (2011) 🎤
- Best Poster Presentation Award: Taiwan Society of Cardiology (2013) 🖼️
- Best Teacher Award: National Yang Ming University (2014, 2016, 2019) 🎓
- Best Paper Award: Veterans General Hospitals and University System of Taiwan Joint Research Program (2015, 2018, 2019, 2021) 📝
- PBL Tutor Award: National Yang Ming University (2017) 👩🏫
- Outstanding Journal Paper Special Excellence Award: Taiwan Society for Simulation in Healthcare (2021) 🌟
- Gold Award: Outstanding Academic Research Paper in Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital (2022) 🥇
- National Healthcare Quality Award: Smart Services Category (2022) 🏥
- Clinical Teaching Excellence Award: Taipei Veterans General Hospital (2023) 📚
🌟 Achievements
- Active roles as editor for Acta Cardiologica Sinica (2015–Present) and Clinical Medicine (2014–Present).
- Member of APHRS EP Ablation and Digital Health Committees (2024).
- Numerous oral and poster presentations at international cardiology conferences.
- Invited faculty/speaker at prestigious global cardiology events, including the European Society of Cardiology Congress and Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Sessions.
Publication Top Notes:
Performance of the novel ANTWERP score in predicting heart function improvement after atrial fibrillation ablation in Asian patients with heart failure
Three-dimensional mapping and superior approach for catheter ablation in patients without inferior vena cava access
Effectiveness and safety of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants in low-weight patients with atrial fibrillation
Multistep Algorithm to Predict RVOT PVC Site of Origin for Successful Ablation Using Available Criteria: A Two-Center Cross-Validation Study
Frailty and Its Associated Factors in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Cross-Sectional Study