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Key Facts: Taiwan Traditional Chinese Medicine Physician Licensing Examination Exam
480 items
Total questions across six 80-question CBT papers in the two examination stages (160 in Stage 1, 320 in Stage 2).
MOEX 2026 official examination timetable and item-count table
60% avg
Requires an overall average score of at least 60% per stage with no individual paper scoring zero.
MOEX Staged Examination Regulations, Article 9
540 min
Six 90-minute examination papers across both stages.
MOEX CBT Examination Schedule
NTD 2,500
Standard CBT examination fee per stage under MOEX fee schedules.
MOEX Examination Fee Standards, fee appendix effective September 1, 2025 (FL044192)
High-yield 100-question practice bank reflecting both Stage 1 and Stage 2 subjects of the Taiwan MOEX TCM Physician Licensing Examination.
Sample Taiwan Traditional Chinese Medicine Physician Licensing Examination Practice Questions
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1According to the Five Elements (Wu Xing) generating and controlling cycles, which clinical therapeutic principle exemplifies 'Nourishing Water to nourish Wood' (Zi Shui Han Mu)?
2Which statement best describes the fundamental TCM theoretical dynamic of Yin-Yang Interdependence (Hu Gen Hu Yong)?
3A 45-year-old female presents with loose stools, chronic fatigue, abdominal distension after eating, pale complexion, and subcutaneous petechiae on her lower limbs. Her tongue is pale with teeth marks and her pulse is thready and weak. Which physiological function of the Spleen is impaired?
4The Liver's function of governing free coursing (Shu Xie) directly impacts several physiological mechanisms. Which of the following is NOT primarily dependent on normal Liver coursing?
5Which statement accurately describes the dispersing (Xuan Fa) and descending (Su Jiang) functions of the Lung?
6A 62-year-old male with long-standing lower back soreness, cold knees, nocturnal polyuria with pale clear urine, morning diarrhea (Wu Geng Xie), and a pale swollen tongue with a thin white coating presents to the clinic. His pulse is deep, weak, and slow, particularly at the Chi position. What is the fundamental pathogenesis?
7A patient experiences severe insomnia, palpitations, mental agitation, nocturnal emissions, lower back soreness, afternoon low-grade fever, red tongue tip with scanty coating, and a rapid thready pulse that is floating in Cun and deep-weak in Chi. Which Zang-Fu disharmony pattern is most accurately represented?
8In the classical relationship between Qi and Blood ('Qi wei Xue zhi Shuai, Xue wei Qi zhi Mu'), which clinical scenario directly reflects 'Qi failing to contain and hold Blood' (Qi Bu She Xue)?
9Which pathogenic characteristic is unique to pathogenic Wind (Feng Xie) among the Six External Evils (Liu Yin)?
10During tongue examination, a patient displays a swollen, pale tongue body with prominent scalloped teeth marks (Chi Hen) along both margins and a thin moist white coating. What clinical condition is most strongly indicated?
About the Taiwan Traditional Chinese Medicine Physician Licensing Examination Exam
Independent English-language MCQ study adaptation for 專門職業及技術人員高等考試中醫師考試分階段考試. MOEX administers the official CBT in Traditional Chinese. Traditional patterns and formula indications are taught within their historical theoretical framework; they are not claims of established biomedical efficacy. This bank is not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for clinical, emergency, or practical training.
Exam sponsor: Ministry of Examination (考選部 / MOEX). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Stage 1 has two 中醫基礎醫學 papers; Stage 2 has four 中醫臨床醫學 papers. Each paper has 80 multiple-choice items and lasts 90 minutes.
Time Limit
540 minutes across both stages: six 90-minute papers.
Passing Score
Average score of 60/100 for each stage independently, with no paper scoring zero.
Exam / Certification Fees
NTD 2,500 per stage for computerized testing under the fee schedule effective September 1, 2025.
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- MOEX Examination Fee Standards · Source checked 2026-10-22The fee appendix specifies NTD 2,500 per computerized examination stage.
- MOEX TCM Physician Examination Outline · Source checked 2026-10-22Outline effective from the first 2021 sitting and still listed on the current official outline hub.
- Regulations Governing the Staged Examinations for Physicians, Dentists, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners, and Pharmacists · Source checked 2026-10-22Official MOEX statutory regulations specifying staging rules, examination subjects, passing criteria, and qualification prerequisites.
- Physicians Act (醫師法) · Source checked 2026-10-22Taiwan statutory framework defining physician responsibilities, clinical licensing scopes, medical records, and professional standards.
- Ministry of Examination (考選部 / MOEX) Portal · Source checked 2026-10-22Official examination schedule, computer-based testing guidelines, and candidate examination archives.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
TCM Basic Theory & Diagnostics (中醫基礎理論與診斷學)
Yin-Yang, Five Elements, Zang-Fu organ physiology and pathology, Qi-Blood-Fluids dynamics, Four Examinations (inspection, auscultation/olfaction, inquiry, palpation/pulse), Eight Principles, and syndrome differentiation.
Chinese Herbology & Classical Formulas (中藥學與方劑學)
Properties and flavors, channel tropism, toxic and restricted herbs, paozhi processing methods, Eighteen Incompatibilities, sovereign-minister-assistant-envoy hierarchy, and classical prescription modifications.
Classical TCM Treatises: Shanghan, Jin Gui & Wenbing (經典醫籍：傷寒論、金匱要略、溫病學)
Shanghan Lun Six Meridian patterns (Taiyang, Yangming, Shaoyang, Taiyin, Shaoyin, Jueyin), Jin Gui Yao Lue miscellaneous diseases, and Wenbing Xue Defense-Qi-Nutrient-Blood and Triple Burner pattern differentiation.
TCM Clinical Specialties (中醫臨床各科：內科、婦科、兒科、外傷科)
TCM Internal Medicine (Bi syndrome, Xiao Ke, headache, chest Bi, stroke), TCM Gynecology (menstrual and gestational disorders), TCM Pediatrics (infantile convulsions, food accumulation), and TCM Traumatology & External Medicine.
Acupuncture & Moxibustion (針灸科學與法規)
Twelve Regular Meridians, Eight Extraordinary Vessels, Five Shu points, Yuan-Source and Luo-Connecting points, needling technique and safety contraindications, moxibustion, and Taiwan medical statutory regulations.
Preparing for the Taiwan Traditional Chinese Medicine Physician Licensing Examination Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Average score of 60/100 for each stage independently, with no paper scoring zero.
- Assessment: Stage 1 has two 中醫基礎醫學 papers; Stage 2 has four 中醫臨床醫學 papers. Each paper has 80 multiple-choice items and lasts 90 minutes.
- Time limit: 540 minutes across both stages: six 90-minute papers.
- Exam / certification fees: NTD 2,500 per stage for computerized testing under the fee schedule effective September 1, 2025. Official sources
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Taiwan Traditional Chinese Medicine Physician Licensing Examination: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Taiwan TCM Physician Licensing Examination structured?
Stage 1 has 中醫基礎醫學（一） covering basic theory, history, Neijing and Nanjing, and 中醫基礎醫學（二） covering herbology and formulas. Stage 2 has 中醫臨床醫學（一） covering Shanghan, Jin Gui, Wenbing and diagnostics; （二） internal medicine, gynecology and pediatrics; （三） external medicine, traumatology, ophthalmology and ENT; and （四） acupuncture. Each paper has 80 MCQs and lasts 90 minutes.
What is the passing criterion for each stage of the examination?
Article 9 requires an arithmetic mean of at least 60/100 in each stage, with no zero-scoring paper. Under Article 6, Stage 2 must be passed within six years of Stage 1, otherwise Stage 1 must be repeated. The written stages have no separate oral examination or submitted assignment; required clinical internships remain separate eligibility requirements.
Who is eligible to take the Stage 1 and Stage 2 TCM examinations?
The eligibility appendix specifies qualifying TCM coursework and degree routes. Stage 2 requires passing Stage 1, a recognized qualification and satisfactory prescribed clinical internship. Foreign qualifications and special routes must satisfy the appendix's recognition and additional conditions.
Does this study adaptation replace official MOEX past exam papers?
No. This question bank is an independent English-language MCQ conceptual adaptation designed for systematic review and clinical problem-solving practice. Candidates should also review official past papers in Traditional Chinese provided by MOEX to familiarize themselves with official phrasing and format.