Dr. Yui Lin Wang was born on July 12, 1915. Raised by a recognized family of medicine in Sha Lu, Taichung, Yui Lin traveled to Japan to pursue further studies at the young age of fourteen. In March, 1939, he received his medical degree from Japan University and returned to Taiwan. Dr. Wang then continued his studies at Man Chu University of Medicine and Taipei Empire University’s Ze Tian Surgical Department, receiving his medical doctorate, with honors. Throughout his career, Dr. Wang carried forward his father’s legacy of saving countless lives through medical research and practice. Apart from his medical accomplishments, Dr. Yui Lin Wang was also elected as a city council member of Taichung County. In pursuit of elevating the quality of medical professionals in Taiwan, he established Hungkuang Junior College of Nursing in July of 1967. In 1983, Yui Lin received the Liu Yi Medal from the Taiwan Ministry of Education in honor of his selfless dedication to the medical field. Under his presidency, Hungkuang was the first college in Central Taiwan and has since educated countless outstanding medical professionals. As a result of Dr. Wang’s vision and dedication, in the year 2003, Hungkuang Junior College of Nursing evolved into Hungkuang University. Dr. Yui Lin Wang devoted his life to building a better future for people in Taiwan. In 1987, he passed away at the age of 73. |
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