Dr. Ching-Hong Kao graduated from Taipei Medical University and completed his residency and subspecialty training in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital to become an ophthalmologist, specialized at ocular plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Kao also graduated from the Music department of Soochow University in Taipei with a master degree on orchestral conducting. Dr. Kao is the co-founder of the Physicians Chamber Orchestra of Taiwan and is the Executive Director of PCOT (since 1990) and the Taipei Civic Symphony Orchestra (since 1999). Besides conducting, Dr. Kao had played violin, viola, cello, euphonium, and trombone in chamber music, orchestra and symphonic band. Now he also runs two eye clinics in Taipei area.