Department of Otolaryngology

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Historical Overview

1. April 1981: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital (FEMH) Department of Otolaryngology was established, with Dr. Po-Jung Huang serving as the first Department Chair.
2. October 1983: Dr. Hsuan-Yen Hung took office as the second Department Chair.
3. July 2001: Dr. Po-Wen Cheng was appointed Department Chair, expanding the department into subspecialties including Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology, and Head and Neck Oncology.
4. September 1, 2023: Restructured into the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Li-Jen Liao assumed the role of Department Chair. The department is now organized into five subspecialties: Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and General & Pediatric Otolaryngology.

Clinical Services

As the only medical center in New Taipei City, our hospital bears the responsibility of diagnosing and treating ear, nose, throat, and head and neck cancer conditions. Currently, we serve approximately 6,000 outpatient visits and perform around 600 routine surgeries every month.

Education & Training

We train residents at all levels in the fields of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, and bronchoesophagology. Under the guidance of attending physicians and senior residents, trainees acquire specialized clinical skills through outpatient care, inpatient wards, surgical rooms, and emergency services, as well as attending designated clinical conferences. Through participation in administrative and educational tasks, residents learn to enhance healthcare quality, refine modern management expertise, and develop into future leaders in otolaryngology with teaching passion and excellent communication skills.
Currently, we recruit 3 residents each year, maintaining a total of 12 residents in training. Over the years, our residents have consistently passed the National Board Examinations with outstanding scores.

Research

Our clinical team leads multiple National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) research projects, making our department a major hub for academic research in otolaryngology in Taiwan. ENT_team The Department of Otolaryngology at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital was founded in April 1981, with Dr. Po-Jung Huang serving as the first Chair to pave the way. In October 1983, Dr. Hsuan-Yen Hung took over as the second Chair, carrying forward the foundational work. In July 2001, Dr. Po-Wen Cheng assumed leadership, and in September 2023, Dr. Li-Jen Liao became the first Chair of the newly expanded department. Today, the department has grown to encompass subspecialties in Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology, and Head and Neck Oncology, delivering comprehensive care for all ENT diseases.
On September 1, 2023, the department was officially upgraded to the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, led by Department Chair Dr. Li-Jen Liao, and structured into five subspecialty divisions:
1. Division of Otology: Led by Dr. Chih-Ming Chang, Chief
2. Division of Rhinology & Sleep Apnea: Led by Dr. Tsung-Wei Huang, Chief
3. Division of Laryngology: Led by Dr. Chi-Te Wang, Chief
4. Division of Head and Neck Oncology: Led by Dr. Wu-Chia Lo, Chief
5. Division of General & Pediatric Otolaryngology: Led by Dr. Ming-Hsun Wen, Chief

Full-Time Attending Physicians

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Adjunct Clinical Teaching Physicians

Ting-Kuan Chao, Chia-Hung Chen, Tsung-Yi Cho, Chao-Ming Fan, Chien-Hao Wu, Wei-Ting Hsu, Chien-Yang Chan, Tzu-Yu Li, Po-Jun Yu, Tao-Peng Lee, Peng Yeh, Chia-Wei Liu, Chun-Yi Wu

Residents

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