Gansu Medical College

Gansu Medical College, located in Pingliang City, Gansu Province, is a full-time public undergraduate medical college under the provincial government. It is supported by Tianjin Medical University and a member of the Yellow River Basin Medical College Alliance.

Originating from Pingliang Health School founded in 1958, it was upgraded to a medical college in 2015 and passed the Ministry of Education's undergraduate teaching evaluation in 2024. The campus covers 945 mu (about 63 hectares) with 231,900 square meters of buildings, a library holding over 1 million books, and nearly 10,000 full-time students from 21 provinces.

The college excels in clinical medicine, nursing, and medical laboratory science, with 3 provincial first-class undergraduate programs and 15 national/provincial first-class courses. It operates one directly affiliated hospital, two non-directly affiliated hospitals, and 39 off-campus practice bases, offering extensive clinical training.

It is a national base for 'Basic-level Training of Western Medicine in Chinese Medicine' and a national examination site for TCM practical skills. With 20 experts receiving State Council special allowances, the faculty is highly experienced.

The college has 10 teaching units offering 10 undergraduate programs. Among 551 full-time teachers, 276 hold senior titles and 185 have doctoral or master's degrees. It features 4 provincial experimental teaching demonstration centers, 7 experimental teaching centers, and research platforms like the National Hepatitis Patient Education Base and Gansu Orthopedics Institute Pingliang Branch.

The curriculum integrates theory with practice, with 5 provincial quality resource-sharing courses and 4 provincial teaching teams. Research equipment totals over 111 million yuan, and the college has completed 52 provincial teaching reform projects.

The campus is green and well-maintained, with modern buildings including smart classrooms, simulation hospitals, and standard labs. The library offers rich collections and digital resources. Dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet.

Canteens serve diverse cuisines at affordable prices. Sports facilities include a track field and basketball courts. Pingliang has a low cost of living and a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for focused study.