West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University

About college

• West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, is a prestigious institution renowned for its medical education and research excellence. With a rich history and a commitment to advancing healthcare, the school has established itself as a leading center of medical excellence in China.

• Founded in 1910, the West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, has a long-standing legacy of over a century. It has evolved into a comprehensive medical institution, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The school has consistently fostered talented medical professionals and contributed significantly to medical advancements.

• The school's vision is to become a world-class medical school that excels in education, research, and healthcare. It aims to cultivate competent and compassionate healthcare providers and leaders who can address evolving medical challenges.
• The school's mission revolves around excellence in education, innovative research, and providing quality healthcare services to the community. Professor Li Weimin is the president of the institution. Yun Zhou is the current dean of the institution. 

• West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, holds accreditation from various national and international medical accreditation bodies. West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, has maintained a consistent position among the leading medical schools in China. And has gained recognition for its exceptional academic programs and research output.

• The school actively engages in collaborations and partnerships with renowned medical institutions and universities worldwide. These partnerships facilitate international exchanges, joint research projects, and the sharing of knowledge and expertise, contributing to a global perspective in medical education and research.

Highlights

Infrastructure and Facilities

• Campus: West China clinical medical college/west China.

• Lab: 

1. National Research Platforms

2. Provincial & Ministerial Research Platforms

3. Research Institutes/Centers

4. Basic Research Labs

5. Clinical Research Labs

6. Joint Laboratories / Platforms of the Hospital & Companies

• Library: The Medical Library is located on the Huaxi Campus of the University and has 8,800 square meters of floor space. 

• Clinical rotations:  The affiliated hospitals provide international students with medical training and clinical rotation to lay the foundation for their qualification as a doctor after graduation.

• Hospitals: The four affiliated hospitals are West China Hospital, West China Second University Hospital (West China Women’s and Children’s Hospital), West China Stomatology Hospital, and No.4 West China Teaching Hospital. 

• Hostels: West China Medical Center of Sichuan University supplies international students with great and comfortable on-campus hostel. 

Scholarships

1. Merit-Based Scholarships

The school offers merit-based scholarships to students with outstanding academic achievements during their pre-medical studies or within the medical program. The allocation of these highly sought-after scholarships is based on academic performance, ensuring that deserving students are recognized and supported., extracurricular involvement, and other exceptional accomplishments. Merit-based scholarships provide financial support and acknowledge and reward students' hard work and dedication to their studies.

2. Need-Based Scholarships

West China School of Medicine understands the importance of ensuring equal access to quality education. Therefore, the school offers need-based scholarships to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These scholarships aim to alleviate the financial burden on students who demonstrate financial need and possess the potential to succeed academically. The application process for need-based scholarships involves providing supporting documentation and undergoing a thorough evaluation to determine eligibility.

West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, provides the following scholarships:

• West China School of Medicine Scholarship
• Sichuan University Scholarship for International Students
• Sichuan Provincial Government Scholarship
• West China Medical Students' Scholarship
• West China Medical Development Foundation Scholarship

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