Overview
The First Military Medical University, now renamed as the Nanfang(Southern) Medical University, is one of the premier Medical Universities of the Peoples Republic of China. Located at the foot of the picturesque Baiyun mountains, it covers an area of nearly one million square metres filled with lush greenery. The university has evolved over half a century now and now offers Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral Degrees in Clinical Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs, Experimental Technology for Medical Use, Radiation Technology, Nursing, Medical Testing, Medical Imaging and Biological Medical Imaging. The Nanfang(Southern) Medical University has 2 affiliated hospitals, Nanfang Hospital with over 2500 patient beds and Zhejiang Hospital with about 1000 beds. These hospitals specialise in diagnosis and treatment with Endoscopy, Cardiovascular Intervention, Hematodialysis, Organ Transplantation, Cryotherapy etc. In addition there is a 400 bedded hospital exclusively for foreign patients.
SOUTHERN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Quick Facts
| Affiliation | Dormitory | Medium of Instruction | Food |
|---|---|---|---|
| The college is under the provincial government of Guangdong and is listed with the World Health Organisation and International Medical Education Directory (IMED). It is also enlisted with the Medical Council of India. | Spacious and comfortable dormitories provided on a Twin Sharing basis, A/C, TV, Telephone, Internet & Attached Bath etc. Shops are located inside the campus making it very convenient for students. | English. Study of Chinese language compulsory in the 1st year which can be extended. This is for facilitating effective interaction during clinical period and comfortable stay. Passing of the HSK (Chinese) is mandatory. | Nutritious and hygienically prepared food available in the college. Professionally run Indian Kitchen prepares excellent food at moderate prices. All vegetables available in India are also available in China./td> |
| Eligibility | Weather | Degree | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Admission will be based on high school credentials and NEET Score /Interview. | Guangzhou a city located in the south eastern part of China has pleasant moderate climate which resembles with most of the cities in India. Summer – Max: 34° C Min: 24° C Winter – Max: 26° C Min: 17° C | Degree Conferred as: MBBS Duration : 5 years Studies and 1 year Internship. Internship may be done either in the university or in the home country. | Located at the foot of the picturesque Baiyun mountains, it covers an area of nearly one million square metres filled with lush greenery. |
Infrastructure
Campus
The First Military Medical University located at the foot of the picturesque Baiyun mountains in Guangzhou, together with it’s school in the suburbs covers an area of nearly 1 Million sq.mt. The University has 2 affiliated hospitals – Nanfung Hospital & Zhujiang Hospital, holding over 2500 hospital beds. Since 8th Five Year Plans the college has developed 300 new techniques in procedures such as diagnosis & treatment with endoscopy, diagnosis & treatment with cardiovascular intervention, hematodialysis etc. The Nanfung Hospital founded during China’s War of Liberation is a comprehensive, modernised hospital with sophisticated equipment, latest medical techniques, beautiful surroundings and quality service. More than 300 specialists & professors work in the 50 medical departments under it’s administartion.
Academics
The University possesses abundant teaching faculties. At present working on campus are 11,000 staff of which 700 are professors & associate professors and more than 80 supervisors of doctoral candidates. More than 100 experts in the university hold the standing membership in the military or national institutions and 4 in International academic institutions.
Scientific Research
The First Military Medical University attaches strong importance to the integration of Science, Engineering and Medicine. The book centre of the college has a compilation of 1 million volumes as well as 2,300 Chinese and Foreign periodicals. In the 8th five Year project the university has undertaken more than 400 key projects for the World Health Organisation. It has close ties with many premier institutions of US, Britain, Japan, France, Australia and there are students from 10 countries studying in the university.