Chengde Medical University

Chengde Medical University is a provincial public medical university located in Chengde City, Hebei Province. Founded in 1945 as the Health School of the Jidong Military Region, it underwent several name changes before being officially named Chengde Medical College in 1982.

It was approved as a master's degree-granting institution in 2003 and moved to a new campus in 2006, when it also began enrolling international students. The university is a pilot institution for the 'Excellent Doctor Education and Training Plan' and the 'Excellent Doctor (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Education and Training Plan', and leads the Hebei Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance.

Chengde Medical University is renowned for its strengths in medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, offering a comprehensive medical education system. As a key training base for medical professionals in Hebei Province, its programs in clinical medicine, nursing, and Chinese materia medica enjoy high reputations.

As a pilot university for the 'Excellent Doctor Education and Training Plan', it emphasizes both clinical skills and humanistic qualities, resulting in high employment rates and licensure exam pass rates. The university leads the Hebei Traditional Chinese Medicine Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance, giving it unique advantages in the development and utilization of traditional Chinese medicine resources.

The university comprises 15 teaching units and offers 21 undergraduate programs spanning medicine, science, management, and other fields. Its faculty includes 1,946 staff (including those from directly affiliated hospitals), with a high proportion of senior professionals.

The university promotes teaching reforms such as small-class and case-based learning to enhance student autonomy. In research, it has several provincial-level platforms and has achieved notable results in areas like Chinese medicine pharmacology, oncology, and cardiovascular diseases.

The campus is located in Chengde, a city known for its beautiful natural scenery and historical sites like the Mountain Resort (a UNESCO World Heritage site). The new campus, opened in 2006, features modern facilities including teaching buildings, laboratories, a library, and a gymnasium.

Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning and internet access. The campus is green and spacious, with gardens and leisure areas, providing a comfortable living and learning environment. Chengde offers a rich cultural atmosphere, and the university's convenient location (about two hours from Beijing) makes it easy to explore the region.