Welcome Message for the 21st International Congress of Oriental Medicine
Since its establishment in 1975, the International Society of Oriental Medicine (ISOM) has upheld its mission to promote traditional Oriental medicine, foster international academic exchange, and enhance global collaboration. Founded by esteemed scholars from Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, ISOM is headquartered in Seoul, Korea. As the only international medical organization in which Taiwan's traditional medicine community actively participates, ISOM serves not only as a vital bridge connecting Taiwan with the global medical community but also as a critical platform for Taiwanese experts to share their voices on the world stage. Over the years, numerous Taiwanese scholars have held core positions within ISOM, actively contributing to policy-making and academic initiatives, highlighting Taiwan’s influential presence and contribution.
After nearly half a century of cultivation and development, ISOM has emerged as one of the most authoritative and representative academic organizations in the field of Oriental medicine worldwide. It continues to promote the integration of traditional medicine with modern science, striving for greater recognition and application of Oriental medicine within global healthcare systems.
To strengthen academic exchange and technological collaboration across nations, ISOM holds its international congress every two to three years. Past congresses have been held in the United States, Switzerland, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, attracting scholars and medical professionals from around the world and playing a crucial role in the globalization of Oriental medicine.
This year, the prestigious International Congress of Oriental Medicine will be held in Taiwan under the theme “From Evidence-Based Medicine to Integrative Medicine.” The theme aligns with current medical trends that emphasize scientific validation and interdisciplinary integration. It explores how traditional and modern medical practices can be deeply combined through evidence-based approaches and technological innovation, with the ultimate goal of improving global healthcare quality.
The congress will focus on three core topics:
Application of Big Data in Integrative Medicine: Exploring how traditional medicine databases, artificial intelligence, and data analytics can be integrated to enhance diagnostic accuracy, optimize treatment strategies, and redefine the landscape of East-West medical integration.
Evidence-Supported Models in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Sharing clinical trial outcomes and statistical analyses to strengthen the verifiability and reproducibility of TCM treatments, advancing their inclusion within mainstream global healthcare systems.
Future Trends in Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Discussing the integration of traditional and modern medicine in areas such as mental and physical wellness, preventive care, chronic disease management, and complementary cancer therapies—working toward a new paradigm of integrative medicine.
We sincerely invite scholars, clinicians, industry professionals, and researchers from around the world who are passionate about traditional medicine to join us for this international gathering of academic and technological exchange. Whether your focus lies in preserving the cultural legacy of traditional medicine or driving innovation through technology, this congress offers an exceptional platform for dialogue and cooperation.
With your participation, we look forward to sparking innovative, cross-disciplinary, and cross-cultural ideas that will further the global development of Oriental medicine. This congress is not only a feast of knowledge but also a launching point for our shared vision of the future of medicine. Let us unite in our pursuit of evidence-based and integrative approaches to mark a new milestone for traditional medicine in global health.
Wishing the congress great success, and we look forward to seeing you in Taiwan!
Chan Yung-Chao
Chairman of the Taiwan Chapter, ISOM
第21屆國際東洋醫學學術大會歡迎詞
國際東洋醫學會(ISOM)自1975年創立以來始終肩負著推廣東方傳統醫學、促進國際交流與學術合作的使命。該學會由來自韓國、日本及臺灣的傳統醫藥學者共同發起成立，總部設於韓國首爾。身為臺灣傳統醫學界唯一參與的國際組織，ISOM不僅是我國與國際醫學界接軌的重要窗口，更提供臺灣專家在國際舞台上發聲的關鍵平台。歷屆均有臺灣學者擔任核心幹部，積極參與政策制訂與學術活動，展現深具影響力的角色與貢獻。
經過近半世紀的耕耘與發展，ISOM已成為全球東洋醫學領域最具代表性與權威性的學術組織之一。它持續推動傳統醫學與現代科學的融合對話，致力於讓東方醫學在全球健康照護系統中獲得更多認同與應用。
為促進不同國家間的學術交流與技術合作，ISOM每兩至三年定期舉辦一次國際學術大會。歷屆會議曾巡迴於美國、瑞士、南韓、日本及臺灣等地舉行，吸引世界各地學術界與醫界人士廣泛參與，成為東洋醫學全球化發展的重要推手。
本屆東洋醫學會學術大會將於臺灣隆重舉行，主題為「從實證醫學到整合醫學」，呼應當代醫學強調科學驗證與多元整合的潮流。此主題聚焦於如何運用實證方法與科技工具，推動傳統醫學與現代醫學的深度融合與創新突破，並以提升全球健康照護品質為最終目標。
本屆大會將深入探討以下三項核心議題：
我們誠摯邀請全球對傳統醫學有熱忱的學者專家、臨床醫師、醫療產業從業者與研究人員，一同參與這場學術與技術交會的國際盛會。無論您關注傳統醫藥文化的傳承，或致力於傳統醫藥科技的創新，本次大會都將提供絕佳的交流平台與合作契機。
透過您的加入與參與，我們期待激盪出更多跨領域、跨文化的創新思維，推動東洋醫學在國際舞台上的發展與深化。這場會議不僅是知識的饗宴，更是未來醫學共同願景的實踐起點。讓我們以實證為基礎、以整合為方向，共同迎向傳統醫學在全球健康領域的新里程碑！
大會圓滿成功，期待與您相見！
國際東洋醫學會台灣分會
會長 詹永兆 敬邀