Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences (SUMHS) is a municipal applied undergraduate institution located in Shanghai, China. It is the first undergraduate medical school in the country named after health. Established in 2015 through the merger of Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai Medical Instrument College, and Shanghai Health Vocational and Technical College, the university inherits over 60 years of medical education heritage.

The campus covers over 1,000 mu (about 67 hectares) with a building area of more than 600,000 square meters, comprising four campuses: Beiyuan, Nanyuan, Xinnanyuan, and Dongyuan. SUMHS has 12 secondary colleges including the School of Clinical Medicine, 3 teaching departments, and offers 20 undergraduate programs.

As the first undergraduate medical school in China named after health, SUMHS holds a pioneering position in health science education. It is selected for the Ministry of Education's Industry-University Cooperation Collaborative Education Project, the Shanghai Municipal New Engineering Research and Reform Practice Project, and is a cultivation unit for Shanghai's high-level local university construction.

The university initiated the China Digital Medical Industry Alliance and leads the China Health Medical Education PBL Alliance, demonstrating significant influence in digital health, health management, and medical devices.

SUMHS boasts a highly qualified faculty of over 800, with a high proportion of dual-qualified teachers who combine teaching expertise with industry experience. The curriculum is application-oriented, emphasizing the integration of theory and practice, and adopts innovative teaching methods such as Problem-Based Learning (PBL).

The university operates several research platforms, including the Digital Health Research Center, Health Management Laboratory, and Medical Device Testing Center, providing students with cutting-edge research training. The 12 secondary colleges, such as the School of Clinical Medicine, School of Medical Devices, and School of Nursing and Health Management, cover a full spectrum from basic medicine to clinical practice, health management, and medical devices.

SUMHS's four campuses (Beiyuan, Nanyuan, Xinnanyuan, Dongyuan) are located in Pudong New Area, with convenient transportation and pleasant surroundings. The campuses feature modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, and sports facilities.

Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and private bathrooms, ensuring comfortable living. Multiple dining halls offer diverse cuisine options. The campus also includes an entrepreneurship incubation base, art center, and sports fields, enriching students' extracurricular life.