Student Education Committee – AFSUMB
Yung-Liang Wan
- Title: Prof. / Dr.
- Full Name: Yung-Liang Wan
- Credentials: MD, FSCCT; Honorary Professor of Radiology
- Specialty/Focus: Diagnostic radiology, general ultrasound, ultrasound-guided procedures, heart and chest imaging, CT imaging, and quantitative imaging research.
- Education/Training: Dr. Wan received his MD from National Taiwan University College of Medicine. He completed residency and fellowship training at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, and later undertook research fellowship training in the Department of Ultrasound at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York.
- Board Certifications: Board-certified radiologist.
- Professional Philosophy on Ultrasound: Dr. Wan believes ultrasound is an essential, patient-friendly imaging tool because it provides real-time images, is widely accessible, does not use radiation, and is highly useful for bedside diagnosis and procedures guided by medical images. In experienced hands, ultrasound helps doctors make better decisions, improves patient safety, and supports high-quality care across many specialties and regions.
- Personalisation: Outside his clinical and academic work, Dr. Wan enjoys travel, international friendship, and mentoring younger physicians across cultures.
- Public-facing short bio: Prof. Yung-Liang Wan is an honorary professor of radiology with expertise in diagnostic radiology, general ultrasound, ultrasound-guided procedures, heart and chest imaging, CT, and quantitative imaging research. He is committed to using imaging, especially ultrasound, to support safe, accessible, and patient-centered care.
