Dr Shao-Yi Cheng is currently the Professor and Director of the Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University and is a member of the APHN Council.
What’s a typical day like for you in your professional role?
Currently, I am Director and Professor of the Department of Family Medicine, National Taiwan University. In addition to clinical work, I teach medical students, residents and young attending physicians, conduct research as well as executive duties.
What’s your approach to mentoring others in your field?
As a senior professional in palliative care, I believe inspiring people is the best way to mentor others through numerous lectures and meetings.
What’s a talent you have that not many people know about?
I play classical piano during my leisure time. As the leader of an amateur chamber music club in my hospital, we give public performances several times a year.