Kwan Aij-lie
Kwan Aij-lie | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kwan Aij-lie Indonesia |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | neurosurgeon. |
| Notable work |
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| Awards | In 2021 she was awarded the Taiwanese foreign ministry's Friend of Foreign Service Medal. |
| Honours | She was the first female neurosurgeon in Taiwan. |
Kwan Aij-lie (Chinese: 關皚麗) is an Indonesian neurosurgeon. She is the President of the International College of Surgeons.
Biography
Kwan was born in Indonesia. She received a master's degree in healthcare management and her doctorate from Kaohsiung Medical University. She was the first female neurosurgeon in Taiwan.[1]
She teaches at Kaohsiung Medical University.[2]
In 2022 she was elected President of the International College of Surgeons, she was the first woman to hold the position.[3]
Awards and recognition
In 2021 she was awarded the Taiwanese foreign ministry's Friend of Foreign Service Medal.[3]
References
- ^ Hsu, Li-chuan. "Kaohsiung surgeon first female to head ICS". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ "Aij-Lie Kwan". www.kmuh.org.tw. Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital.
- ^ a b Yi-ning, Tseng; Liu, Kay. "Taiwan-based doctor becomes first woman to lead International College of Surgeons". Central News Agency. Retrieved 12 February 2022.