First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University

Zhong Nanshan's respiratory team wins the State S&T Progress innovation-team award

Zhong Nanshan team wins innovation-team award

Zhong Nanshan's respiratory disease prevention team won the State S&T Progress innovation-team award for systematic contributions.

Lung transplant volumes lead nationally

He Jianxing's team ranks among the nation's largest lung transplant programs, with perioperative models shared nationally.

Co-host of first National Respiratory Medical Centers

In 2020 the national respiratory center was established, forming a dual-center layout with Beijing.

Respiratory intervention and screening innovate

Interventional pulmonology and lung screening innovate, with leading bronchoscopy volumes.

Centre for rare and complex diseases established

Bringing together respiratory & critical care, critical care and genetic counselling, the hospital shortens time to diagnosis for rare disease.

Clinical pathways and quality management pass national review

Standardised pathways and single-disease quality control improved surgical safety and antimicrobial stewardship metrics.

Research wards and innovative-drug trials expand

Research wards provide a regulated platform for drug and device trials, with eligibility assessment for patients.

the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University holds a top position in the Fudan China Hospital Ranking

In the latest Fudan China Hospital Ranking, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University holds the No.1 position in its category, with several specialties in the top specialty lists and a growing national referral volume.

Whole-course respiratory chronic care spreads nationally

COPD and asthma whole-course management plus cessation services spread nationally with stronger grassroots linkage.

National key clinical specialties keep expanding at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University

The hospital hosts multiple national key clinical specialties spanning respiratory & critical care, thoracic surgery & lung transplant and critical care, steadily strengthening complex care.

Multidisciplinary clinics (MDT) offer one-stop care for complex cases

MDT clinics involving respiratory & critical care, thoracic surgery & lung transplant and other specialties let complex patients receive a joint expert plan in a single visit.

Internet hospital enables remote follow-up

The internet hospital of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University supports online revisits, report interpretation and prescription delivery, cutting travel for distant patients.

Cross-province direct medical insurance settlement fully covered

As a designated hospital for cross-province settlement, insured patients can settle bills directly on discharge, easing upfront costs.

Day surgery and ERAS programs mature

Day surgery and enhanced recovery pathways let most routine procedures finish within 24 hours from admission to discharge.

Played a major role in COVID-19 critical care

During the pandemic, the hospital sent successive medical teams to Hubei and other regions while running local critical care.

Paired assistance and medical alliance support grassroots hospitals

Ongoing paired assistance and telemedicine collaboration upgrade grassroots capacity in respiratory & critical care and beyond.

A national base for residency training and medical talent

A major national residency training base, the hospital graduates large cohorts of residents, fellows and nurses under internationally aligned curricula.

Clinical research and innovation keep accelerating

The hospital leads or joins numerous national multicenter trials, publishing in authoritative journals and translating findings into practice.

International patient services keep improving

The international desk assists foreign patients with booking, interpretation, cost estimates and insurance, with streamlined workflows.

Smart hospital and digital management recognized

Its smart service and management systems passed national reviews, improving integrated online-offline care.