About TAMI
The Taiwan Association for Medical Informatics (TAMI) was officially established in 1991, originating from the collective efforts of directors and colleagues from the information departments of major medical centers and hospitals in Taiwan. Recognizing that medical informatics is a unique field that spans both medical and information sciences with distinct research needs, these dedicated individuals united to form this organization. Their mission is to research medical informatics, enhance the quality of medical information, and strengthen international exchanges in the field of medical informatics.
Over the past 30 years, TAMI, with the unwavering efforts of successive presidents, secretaries-general, and all members, has grown from a small seed into a robust organization with more than 600 members. These members come from government agencies, universities, public and private medical institutions, and related companies, all working together to advance the development of medical informatics in Taiwan.
Promoting the Development of Medical Informatics
Since its establishment, TAMI has been dedicated to promoting the development of medical informatics in Taiwan. Over the past 30 years, the association has spared no effort in advancing academic activities. It has actively organized various international medical informatics conferences, undertaken academic research projects commissioned by government agencies, and hosted visits and observational activities at major hospitals to foster exchanges and cooperation among members. These activities have not only enhanced the internationalization of Taiwan's medical informatics but also garnered widespread support and acclaim.
Next-Generation Transformation
In today’s rapidly evolving digital age, TAMI understands that the field of medical informatics is undergoing a significant next-generation transformation. The application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and cloud computing has brought unprecedented opportunities to medical informatics. TAMI is actively embracing these changes, driving the smart and personalized development of medical informatics in Taiwan, and striving to provide more precise and efficient medical services for every patient, thereby laying a solid foundation for the future healthcare ecosystem.
Hosting International Conferences
While promoting the development of medical informatics in Taiwan, TAMI has also actively participated in international exchanges and collaborations in the field. Over the past 30 years, TAMI has successfully hosted several important international conferences, including the Asia-Pacific Association for Medical Informatics Annual Meeting in 2006 and 2022. These conferences have not only solidified Taiwan’s position in the international medical informatics community but also contributed significantly to the advancement of global medical informatics.
In particular, TAMI will reach a significant milestone in 2025 by hosting the flagship conference of IMIA, MedInfo2025. This is a prestigious event in the global medical informatics community, where experts from around the world will gather in Taipei to explore the future directions of medical informatics. This achievement undoubtedly represents the culmination of TAMI’s efforts over the past 30 years in promoting international exchanges in medical informatics.
Vision
To become a global leader in the field of medical informatics, promoting the deep integration of innovative technology and medical services, advancing the smart, precise, and humanized development of healthcare systems, and contributing to global health and well-being.
Mission
To advance the research and application of medical informatics, elevate the overall standard of medical informatics in Taiwan, promote international exchanges and collaborations, drive the widespread adoption and innovation of next-generation medical informatics technologies, and provide intelligent support for health services in Taiwan and globally.
Strategic Goals
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Promote the Application of Cutting-Edge Technologies:
Actively promote the application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing in medical informatics to enhance the smart level of medical services. -
Enhance International Collaboration:
Deepen cooperation with international medical informatics organizations and experts, and elevate Taiwan's medical informatics technology to the global stage by hosting and participating in international conferences. -
Strengthen Education and Talent Development:
Promote education and talent development in the field of medical informatics by offering training, seminars, and academic exchange opportunities to cultivate the next generation of medical informatics professionals. -
Improve Medical Data Management Capabilities:
Enhance the data management and analysis capabilities of medical institutions, promote standardization and data interoperability, and facilitate the realization of precision medicine. -
Advocate for Policy and Standard Development:
Actively participate in the formulation of medical informatics policies and standards at both the government and international levels, providing institutional support and direction for the development of medical informatics in Taiwan. -
Promote the Popularization of Medical Informatics:
Increase public awareness and understanding of medical informatics, promote the adoption of medical informatics technologies in primary care and remote areas, and narrow the digital divide.