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Update Date: 2009/07/18 13:02 Liao Yayu
Can medical graduates from Poland take the national licensing exams? On the 9th of this month, the Examination Yuan initially ruled that those who obtained medical degrees from Polish universities this year and had not previously taken the exams would not be allowed to participate in the dentist licensing exam on the 19th or the physician licensing exam on August 1st. However, after parents of Polish medical students petitioned the Control Yuan and the Examination Yuan, the policy took a dramatic turn. The Examination Yuan then agreed to let them take the exams and issued a total of 35 admission tickets for the dentist and physician licensing exams on the 16th. This sudden policy reversal has angered Taiwanese medical students, who have decided to protest at the National Examination Center on the 20th.
Taiwanese Medical Students (2009/05/31): "The sunset clause must not pass; the people's health must never set!"
This scene may soon repeat itself. Polish medical students who were originally barred from this year's national exams have now seen a major reversal.
Exam Candidate: "Of course, I’m a bit worried."
Reporter: "What are you worried about?"
Exam Candidate: "Because the competition will be tougher."
Exam Candidate: "They (the Examination Yuan) couldn’t come up with a solution in time, so they’re allowing it this year and will discuss it later."
With the sudden policy shift, three Polish medical students will take the dentist licensing exam on the 19th. The key factor was the proactive efforts of Polish medical students' parents, who petitioned the Control Yuan on the 10th and submitted new internship evidence. This prompted the Examination Yuan to urgently rule on the 15th that Polish medical students could take the exams, and admission tickets were swiftly issued on the 16th. This effectively overturned the earlier decision that Polish medical students graduating this year who had never taken the exams would be barred from participating.
Lin Guangji, Chief Secretary of the Examination Yuan: "They are temporarily allowed to take the exams, but if they pass, they must complete an internship period approved by the Department of Health, Executive Yuan."
Although they are allowed to take the exams first and must still complete internships if they pass, the sudden policy reversal has drawn criticism. Questions have been raised about whether Polish medical students are being given special leniency or even preferential treatment. The Examination Yuan has defended itself, but public skepticism remains. The Taiwan Medical Association plans to protest at the National Examination Center on the 20th and has not ruled out more drastic actions.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 090718/ 8/ 1naw2. html
Policy U-Turn: Exam Yuan Approves 35th Wave of Medical National Exams
Can medical graduates from Poland take the national licensing exams? On the 9th of this month, the Examination Yuan initially ruled that those who obtained medical degrees from Polish universities this year and had not previously taken the exams would not be allowed to participate in the dentist licensing exam on the 19th or the physician licensing exam on August 1st. However, after parents of Polish medical students petitioned the Control Yuan and the Examination Yuan, the policy took a dramatic turn. The Examination Yuan then agreed to let them take the exams and issued a total of 35 admission tickets for the dentist and physician licensing exams on the 16th. This sudden policy reversal has angered Taiwanese medical students, who have decided to protest at the National Examination Center on the 20th.
Taiwanese Medical Students (2009/05/31): "The sunset clause must not pass; the people's health must never set!"
This scene may soon repeat itself. Polish medical students who were originally barred from this year's national exams have now seen a major reversal.
Exam Candidate: "Of course, I’m a bit worried."
Reporter: "What are you worried about?"
Exam Candidate: "Because the competition will be tougher."
Exam Candidate: "They (the Examination Yuan) couldn’t come up with a solution in time, so they’re allowing it this year and will discuss it later."
With the sudden policy shift, three Polish medical students will take the dentist licensing exam on the 19th. The key factor was the proactive efforts of Polish medical students' parents, who petitioned the Control Yuan on the 10th and submitted new internship evidence. This prompted the Examination Yuan to urgently rule on the 15th that Polish medical students could take the exams, and admission tickets were swiftly issued on the 16th. This effectively overturned the earlier decision that Polish medical students graduating this year who had never taken the exams would be barred from participating.
Lin Guangji, Chief Secretary of the Examination Yuan: "They are temporarily allowed to take the exams, but if they pass, they must complete an internship period approved by the Department of Health, Executive Yuan."
Although they are allowed to take the exams first and must still complete internships if they pass, the sudden policy reversal has drawn criticism. Questions have been raised about whether Polish medical students are being given special leniency or even preferential treatment. The Examination Yuan has defended itself, but public skepticism remains. The Taiwan Medical Association plans to protest at the National Examination Center on the 20th and has not ruled out more drastic actions.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 090718/ 8/ 1naw2. html