Kaohsiung Medical University was established in 1954 (Kaohsiung Medical College). It was the first private medical college that was established by Taiwanese. In 1999, Kaohsiung Medical College was renamed Kaohsiung Medical University, and it was the first private medical university in Taiwan. After 65 years of development, five affiliated medical institutions were developed, including Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Municipal Cijin Hospital, and Kaohsiung Medical University Gangshan Hospital which is still under construction (expected to be opened in 2023). Kaohsiung Medical University affiliated healthcare system is the largest and most complete medical service and medical education system in southern Taiwan.