2008 Annual Convention

The NATMA and NATMA 2G National Conference is coming up, and we are proud to see an excellent line-up of primarily 2nd generation presenters representing a diverse range of medical and allied health specialties! This truly marks a wonderful integration and transition from the 1st generation to the next! The program and registration information is now available! Register now and make your travel arrangements today!

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NATMA 2G - NYC has been very active and successful with their networking and social events, and we anticipate an equally exciting opportunity for the 2nd generation to build our community at this year's national conference! We may arrange some hotel-sharing options for anyone interested in attending.

Dates: September 5-7, 2008.
Location: Marriott Hotel, Newark Liberty International Airport
Discounted hotel rate: $119.00 per night
CME program: features mostly NATMA 2G Speakers. 10 credit hours.
2G events: Friday night happy hour and informal dinner, Saturday night Banquet

NATMA Foundation Scholarship

NATMA Foundation is offering five (5) $ 1,000 scholarship grants to recognize medical/dental/allied health students, residents or fellow-in-training of Taiwanese American descent.

Eligibility

Medical, dental or allied health students, residents or fellows of Taiwanese American descent who are in good standing and under training at an accredited U.S. institution or program.

Application process

Complete and submit the following items:

1. Application Form with Photo Attached. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
2. Personal Statement ( one page, single spaced )
3. College or Graduate School Transcript
4. Two (2) Letters of Reference

Please mail the application package to NATMA Foundation Scholarship Director, Julin Tang, M.D. at 613 Bainbridge St, Foster City, CA 94404. You may e-mail application and required documents to Dr. Tang at tangj@anesthesia.ucsf.edu. All documents must be received by June 25, 2008. *NOTE deadline has been extended*

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Julin Tang or Dr. Daniel C. Hsu.

Regards,

Daniel C. Hsu, D.M.D. Julin F. Tang, M.D.
Chairman, NATMA Foundation Director, NATMA Scholarship

2007 Ethnic Physician Leadership Summit

NATMA 2G NorCal and NATMA SoCal are proud to be affiliated with the Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations (NEPO), a new coalition of over 40 of California's Ethnic Physician Organizations.

Register for the 2007 Summit! The theme of the conference is, "Ethnic Physician Leadership: The Nexus of Healthcare Reform and Quality Improvement"

The 2007 Ethnic Physician Leadership Summit will be held Saturday, September 15 - Sunday, September 16 at the Radisson Hotel in Sacramento.

Are you interested in attending and representing NATMA 2G? Let us know! For more information or to register, click HERE!

2007 OCAC Overseas Young Professionals Health Program

The Overseas Young Health Professionals Program is organized by the OCAC, and brings medical and health professionals back to Taiwan to learn about issues relevant to Taiwan. The program is designed for young (under age 40, must be born after 1/1/1967) generation Taiwanese-Americans to learn about Taiwanese culture, the health care system, public health policies in Taiwan, and the WHO issue (to assist Taiwan in becoming a member at World Health Organization).

* Dates in Taiwan are from 9/9/2007 to 9/14/2007 (six days, five nights).

The application is now available and interested applicants should email the application and a recent photo to Ms. Jennifer Hsia at the Culture Center of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles (Santa Ana).

Download the application by clicking HERE!

The deadline for the application is EXTENDED to 7/31/2007. Please send applications and photos to:
Ms. Jennifer Hsia
jennifer@occcroc.org
(714)754-9999

Brief notes about the trip:
- 27 individuals will be selected from the U.S. along with 2nd-generation Taiwanese from three other Countries-- New Zealand (1 spot), Australia (1 spot), England (1 spot), and Canada (5 spots)
- Examples of qualified health care professionals include physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, public health professionals, hospital administrators, medical students, etc.
- Food, lodging, travel/transportation, and insurance during the stay in Taiwan will be sponsored by OCAC (Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission, R.O.C.), but any family member(s) traveling along are excluded.
- Hotel accommodation in Taipei (northern area) is one person per hotel room. However, hotel accommodation in TaiNan (southern area) will be two persons per hotel room. If you do not wish to share a hotel room during the visit in the south, please inform Jennifer ahead of time and pay the difference out of pocket.
- Air travel to Taiwan may be partially sponsored, please retain your receipt and a copy of your plane ticket. This will be processed during the visit in Taiwan.
- The Program includes (English) seminars/ talks (from Taiwanese scholars and government agencies), visitations (with Taiwan's Department of Health, various non-profit medical organizations in health care research and development, teaching hospitals, and southern industrial park), exchange of ideas (regarding medical, public health, and WHO issues), and a cultural tour in TaiNan area.
- If the group of selected/ recommended applicants is less than 20 in total number, this year's program is subject to be cancelled.

NATMA 2G Program During the National Convention

8:30-8:40 NATMA and NATMA2G: Passing the Torch, A Vision for the Future (Steven Chen MD, NATMA2G Core Organizer)

8:40-9:00 "Ilha Formosa" - A Walk through our Beautiful Island-- a series on Taiwanese Geography and Nature (Simon Lin MD, NATMA Past President)

9:00-9:50 Malaria Vaccine Development- A Battle against the Smartest Foe (Ilin Chuang MD, MPH, NATMA2G Core Organizer) <1 CME unit>

9:50-10:05 NATMA 2G's Medical and Cultural Exchange Tour (It's not the LoveBoat! It's Love for Taiwan) (Patty Liao MD and Michi Fu PhD, NATMA2G)

10:05- 10:20 Break

10:20-11:10 Mental Health issues-Lessons Learned from the Worst Campus Shooting in US History (Kenneth Chuang MD, NATMA2G) <1 CME unit>

11:10-11:40 Loud and Clear - a Voice for Taiwanese Americans--

11:10-11:25 Taiwanese American Role in FAPA (Formosa Association of Public Affairs) (James Lin MD, President, FAPA Los Angeles Chapter)

11:25-11:40 Taiwanese American Politics (Don Lee JD, Chairman, Formosa Foundation)

11:40-12:20 The "2G" Movement: Our Turn to Build Community-- Networking Opportunities among 2G Taiwanese Americans, featuring NATWA II, TAP/TACL, TaiwaneseAmericans.org
--Joann Lo and Tsuann Kuo, Co-Coordinators, North American Taiwanese Women's Association 2nd Generation (NATWA II);
--Ben Ling, President, Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) and Board Member, Taiwanese American Citizen’s League (TACL);
--Ho Chie Tsai, MD, NATMA2G, TaiwaneseAmerican.org

Please join us for lunch and get-together after the conference!