December 15–22, 2026
2026 Sundial–FEMH COMPASS Program
The Sundial Initiative and Far Eastern Memorial Hospital are inviting applications for their inaugural Clinical Observation & Mentorship Program for Aspiring Student Scholars (COMPASS).
Scholars will participate in supervised observation and mentorship in nephrology, cardiology, otorhinolaryngology (ENT), and pediatric surgery. The program includes faculty teaching, de-identified case discussions, cross-cultural healthcare learning, structured reflection, and a final scholar presentation.
Program directors: Yen-Ling Chiu, MD, PhD (Far Eastern Memorial Hospital), and Hans Chiang, MD, MBA, MS, FACP (Sundial Initiative / COMPASS Program).
Selection results are scheduled for October 30, 2026. The program runs December 15–22 in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Participation & costs
Open to U.S. undergraduate students; no previous medical or clinical training is required. The program has no participation fee. Scholars are responsible for airfare, lodging, meals, travel or health insurance, local transportation, and personal expenses unless otherwise confirmed by the organizer.
Program agenda
- December 15: orientation, Taiwan healthcare system, ethics, safety, and hospital tour
- December 16: nephrology, including dialysis and renal learning
- December 17: cardiology and case-based learning
- December 18: otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- December 19–20: reflection, presentation preparation, and separately arranged cultural activities
- December 21: pediatric surgery and communication
- December 22: integration, final presentations, feedback, and closing
Original application details
The original application requested a CV or résumé and a personal statement (500–750 words recommended; 1,000 words maximum), addressing your interests, experiences, learning goals, contributions to a small cohort, and future impact.
Questions: andy@sundial-initiative.org
