Obituary of Dr. David M. Chiang

Dr. David Chiang was born in Taipei, Taiwan. His father was a thoracic surgeon and his mother was an ophthalmologist. Dr. Chiang came to the U.S. when he was 16 years old. He studied electrical engineering at Boston University, started a career at IBM in engineering， and excelled in IBM’s marketing division. Dr. Chiang received the IBM Outstanding Marketing Achievement Award 2 years consecutively before he went on to study medicine. Dr. Chiang graduated from New York Medical College and completed his Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency training at Saint Vincent's Hospital in New York City. In 1998, he started his OB/GYN practice in Flushing, NY and has participated in the community in many aspects. Dr Chiang was a Medical Director of New York Presbyterian Queens Hospital. He was an Assistant Professor of Weill Medical College of Cornell University and was a chairman of Advisory Council of American Congress of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ACOG) in Queens. He served on the board of the following organizations: Association of Chinese American Physicians (ACAP), American Cancer Society Asian Initiative (ACS/AI), China AIDS Fund (CAF), Chinese American Independent Practice Association (CAIPA) & Flushing Chinese Business Association (FCBA). Dr. David M Chiang met Sheena Siu-Chiang in 1995 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital and five years later they became husband and wife. Dr. Chiang was a loving husband to Sheena and an amazing father to Isabelle, Ivan and Irina. He set a great example and was always supportive of each one of his children. Throughout his life, he created everlasting memories that will stay with his family forever. He taught them life lessons, shared his love for music and was there for their ups and downs. He never failed to light up the room with his witty comments and always had a smile on his face. He reminded them every day that life had so much to offer and to experience as much as they could in their own lifetime. Dr. Chiang was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in March of 2016. He cared deeply about others, whether in work or in life. During these six years, he received countless miracles, peace, joy and healing from the Lord. He established a close relationship with God and was always enthusiastic about spreading the gospel. He has set an example of faith for all those that knew him. Although his battle with cancer was difficult, he never lost his faith and firmly trusted in God. He always said “The Lord’s grace is sufficient for me.” 姜明偉醫生 姜明偉醫生出生於台灣, 父親是胸外科醫生，母親是眼科醫生。 他16 歲時來到美國。 在波士頓大學學習電機工程，ㄧ開始在 IBM 從事工程工作，在 IBM 營銷部門表現出色。 在姜醫生轉行學習醫學之前連續兩年獲得 IBM 傑出營銷成就獎。姜醫生畢業於紐約醫學院，並在紐約市聖文森特醫院完成了他的婦產科住院醫師培訓。 姜醫生從1998 年開始在紐約法拉盛從事婦產科工作，並熱心參與了多方面的社區服務。 姜醫生曾任紐約長老會皇后醫院婦產科主任，康奈爾大學威爾醫學院助理教授； 皇后區美國婦產科大會 (ACOG) 諮詢委員會主席； 並擔任以下組織的董事會成員：美國華裔醫師協會 (ACAP)、美國癌症協會亞洲倡議 (ACS/AI)、中國艾滋病基金會 (CAF)、美國華人獨立執業協會 (CAIPA) 和法拉盛華人商業協會 ( FCBA)。 姜明偉醫生於 1995 年在聖文森特醫院認識了 肖意嫻， 五年後他們結為夫妻。 姜醫生是很愛妻子的好丈夫，也是厚祺，厚毅，厚恩的好父親。 他為孩子們樹立了一個很好的榜樣，總是支持著孩子們。 他為家人留下了記憶深刻的一生， 將永遠陪伴著他們。 他教給他們人生課程，分享他對音樂的熱愛，不管是人生的高潮或低潮都陪伴著他們。 他總是用他詼諧幽默的語言讓家庭充滿喜樂和溫馨。 他每天都提醒他們，生活可以教給他們許多， 盡量去體驗生活。 姜醫生於 2016 年 3 月被診斷出肺癌 4 期。無論是工作還是生活，他都非常關心他人。 在這六年裡，他從主那裡領受了無數的神蹟、平安、喜樂和醫治。 他與上帝建立了親密的關係，並一直熱衷於傳播福音。 他為所有認識他的人樹立了信心的榜樣。 雖然他與癌症的戰鬥很艱難，但他從未失去信心，堅定地相信上帝。 他總是說“主的恩典夠我用”。