Gansu University of Chinese Medicine

Gansu University of Chinese Medicine (GUCM), located in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, is a university jointly established by the Gansu Provincial Government and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with counterpart support from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

It is a host institution for international students under the Chinese Government Scholarship, a 'Demonstration International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases with TCM' designated by the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the lead unit of the Dunhuang Medical Research and Cultural Heritage Professional Committee of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies.

GUCM's flagship programs include Chinese Medicine, Chinese Materia Medica, and Acupuncture & Tuina. The Chinese Medicine program features a '5+3' integrated model and is part of the Ministry of Education's 'Excellent Doctor (Chinese Medicine) Education and Training Plan.' The university boasts one high-level key TCM discipline from the National Administration of TCM, 14 provincial/ministerial key disciplines, and 3 provincial characteristic disciplines.

It is a global leader in Dunhuang medical research, heading the relevant professional committee of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies. GUCM leads the formulation of standards for authentic Chinese medicinal materials in Gansu and serves as the guiding unit for the national base for breeding seeds and seedlings of essential Chinese medicinal materials.

GUCM has a strong faculty of 5,337 staff members (including affiliated hospitals). It offers 3 first-level doctoral degree programs, 6 first-level academic master's programs, 7 first-level professional master's programs, and 2 postdoctoral research stations.

The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, with the '5+3' Chinese Medicine program combining undergraduate education with standardized residency training. Research platforms include the Gansu Provincial Evidence-Based Medicine Center for TCM and the Ministry of Science and Technology's international cooperation base, supporting numerous national-level projects.

GUCM's four campuses offer diverse environments. The main Heping campus features modern teaching facilities and a scenic setting. Wulipu campus is centrally located in Lanzhou with convenient transportation. Dingxi and Gannan campuses provide unique resources for practical training.

The university has well-equipped libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, and student dormitories. Affiliated hospitals serve as clinical training bases. On-campus dining offers varied cuisine, and a rich array of cultural activities enriches student life.