Tsinghua University School of Medicine

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Tsinghua University School of Medicine
清华大学医学院
Type Public
Established2001;24 years ago (2001)
President Huang Tianyin
Location
Beijing
,
China
CampusUrban
Affiliations Tsinghua University
Website www.med.tsinghua.edu.cn (English-Chinese bilingual)
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese 清华大学医学院
Traditional Chinese 清華大學醫學院
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin Qīnghuá Dàxué Yīxuéyuàn
Tsinghua University School of Medicine
Medical Science Building, where Tsinghua University School of Medicine is located Qing Hua Da Xue Yi Xue Ke Xue Lou 2.jpg
Medical Science Building, where Tsinghua University School of Medicine is located

Tsinghua University School of Medicine, or Tsinghua Medicine, is a college directly under Tsinghua University. It was established in 2001 and its first dean was Wu Jieping. [1] [2]

Contents

Tsinghua University School of Medicine consists of five teaching and research institutions and operates four affiliated hospitals. [3] [4] It ranks among the top medical schools in China. [5]

History

On October 25, 2001, Tsinghua University School of Medicine was established, consisting of three departments: Department of Medicine, Department of Pharmacy, and Department of Biomedical Engineering. Professor Wu Jieping, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, served as its first dean. The first class of 61 students was enrolled. [1] [6]

In 2006, China Union Medical University was renamed "Peking Union Medical College", also called "Peking Union Medical College，Tsinghua University". It remained an independent legal entity, and clinical medicine students of Peking Union Medical College received degree certificates from both Peking Union Medical College and Tsinghua University. [6] [7]

in 2009, Tsinghua University School of Medicine began enrolling students in the eight-year clinical medicine program. [6]

In 2010, the Research Center for Public Health was established. [6]

In 2016, the school of clinical medicine was established. [6] [8]

In 2020, the Vanke School of Public Health was established. [6]

In 2023 and 2024, the School of Medicine, Tsinghua University was restructured into the School of Basic Medicine, the School of Biomedical Engineering, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Clinical Medicine, and the Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Tsinghua University, and the Yuquan Hospital of Tsinghua University. [3] [9] [6] [10]

Organization

There are five sub-schools, four affiliated hospitals and a number of teaching hospitals. [11] [4]

Schools & Institutes

School of Basic Medical Sciences

Formerly known as the Department of Basic Medicine, it was established on November 10, 2012, and changed to its current name in 2024. The School of Basic Medicine was rated A+ in the Times Higher Education China Subject Rating in 2022 and 2023. [12]

School of Biomedical Engineering

Formerly known as the Department of Biomedical Engineering, it was established on the basis of the biomedical engineering major of the Department of Electrical Engineering founded in 1979 and changed its name to its current name in 2024. On September 20, 2017, Tsinghua University's biomedical engineering major was selected as a "Double First-Class" discipline by the Ministry of Education. [13] [14]

School of Clinical Medicine

Formerly known as the Department of Clinical Medicine, it was renamed in 2016. From 2001 to 2008, the Department of Clinical Medicine worked closely with Peking Union Medical College to offer an eight-year program. The pre-medical stage (2.5 years) was held at Tsinghua University, while basic medicine and clinical medicine were held at the Union Medical College. Upon completion, students received a doctorate in medicine. [15]

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Formerly known as the Department of Pharmacy, it was established on November 10, 2012 and renamed 'School of Pharmaceutical Sciences" on December 25, 2015. [16]

School of Healthcare Management

Originally the Tsinghua University Hospital Management Institute, established in 2012 and located within the Tsinghua University Shenzhen International Graduate School, the School of Healthcare Management specializes in hospital management research and cultivates modern hospital management professionals. [4]

Affiliated Hospitals

The First Hospital of Tsinghua University

In February 1959, the hospital was established as a direct-affiliated hospital under the Ministry of Information Industry, and was successively known as the General Hospital of Electronics, 401 Hospital, and Beijing Jiuxianqiao Hospital. In 2003, it was transferred to Tsinghua University. The hospital is also called Beijing Huaxin Hospital. [17]

Tsinghua University Yuquan Hospital

In December 1983, the hospital was established in Shijingshan District as the 402 Hospital, a direct-affiliated hospital under the Ministry of Electronics Industry. In 2003, it was transferred to Tsinghua University. In 2004, it was renamed Tsinghua University Yuquan Hospital. In 2024, it was confirmed as a Class III Grade A hospital. [18] [19]

Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital

Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, located in Tiantongyuan, was jointly built and supported by Taiwan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Formosa Plastics Group. It officially opened on November 28, 2014. Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital is a non-profit comprehensive public institution jointly managed by both the Beijing Municipal Administration of Hospitals and Tsinghua University. [20]

Tsinghua University Affiliated Chuiyangliu Hospital

Also known as Beijing Chuiyangliu Hospital, it was established in 1973 and became an affiliated hospital of Tsinghua University in 2012. [21]

Teaching Hospitals

Performance and Ranking

Famous People

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Jiang Tao (2001-10-26). "清华建立医学院 (Tsinghua University established its Medical School)" (in Chinese). CERNET. Archived from the original on 2010-06-04.
  2. ↑ "General Information". Tsinghua Medicine,Tsinghua University. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
  3. 1 2 "Tsinghua University expands efforts in high-quality medicine development". State Council Information Office, the People's Republic of China. 2024-11-17.
  4. 1 2 3 "首页 / 关于我们 / 机构设置 (Home / About TM / Organization)" (in Chinese). Tsinghua Medicine,Tsinghua University. 2024.
  5. 1 2 "World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Medical and Health". Times Higher Education. 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "History & Development". Tsinghua Medicine,Tsinghua University. 2024.
  7. ↑ Wang, Zhao; Yin, Zhuo; Wei, Yong-bao; Liu, Long-fei; Yang, Jin-rui (6 February 2015). "The expansion of 8-year medical training programs in China: a status report". Medical Education Online. 20: 25890. doi:10.3402/meo.v20.25890. ISSN   1087-2981. PMC   4320996 . PMID   25661499.
  8. ↑ Qingta. "清华大学正式成立临床医学院 清华、协和为何终未合并？ (Tsinghua University officially established its School of Clinical Medicine. Why did Tsinghua and Peking Union Medical College never merge?)" (in Chinese). CN-healthcare.com. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  9. ↑ "清华医学发展大会举行，4个新学院揭牌-清华大学 (Tsinghua Medical Development Conference held, four new colleges unveiled - Tsinghua University)". www.tsinghua.edu.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-05-07.
  10. ↑ "清华大学医学院成立4个新学院，未来将建医工结合现代医学研究中心 (Tsinghua University School of Medicine establishes four new schools and plans to establish a modern medical research center integrating medicine and engineering)" (in Chinese). Beijing Daily. 2024-11-15.
  11. ↑ "Home / About TM / Organization". Tsinghua Medicine,Tsinghua University. 2024.
  12. ↑ "School Overview". Tsinghua University School of Basic Medicine. 2024.
  13. ↑ "School Overview" (in Chinese). Tsinghua University School of Biomedical Engineering. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  14. ↑ "教育部 财政部 国家发展改革委关于公布世界一流大学和一流学科建设高校及建设学科名单的通知 (Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance, National Development and Reform Commission Notice on the Announcement of the List of World-Class Universities and First-Class Discipline Construction Universities and Disciplines)" (in Chinese). Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance, National Development and Reform Commission. 2017-09-20.
  15. ↑ "School Overview". Tsinghua University School of Clinical Medicine. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  16. ↑ "At a Glance". Tsinghua University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  17. ↑ "Overview" (in Chinese). The First Hospital of Tsinghua University. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  18. ↑ "清华大学玉泉医院升级三甲 (Tsinghua University Yuquan Hospital upgraded to a tertiary hospital)". Beijing Daily . Retrieved 2025-05-07.
  19. ↑ "Overview" (in Chinese). Tsinghua University Yuquan Hospital. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  20. ↑ "Overview" (in Chinese). Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  21. ↑ "Overview" (in Chinese). Tsinghua University Affiliated Chuiyangliu Hospital. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  22. ↑ "School of Medicine, Tsinghua University". Springer Nature. 1 May 2024 – 30 April 2025.
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