Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH)

PUMCH celebrates its centennial (founded 1921)

Leads national medical center development for complex and critical care

PUMCH celebrates its centennial

In September 2021, PUMCH marked 100 years since its 1921 founding, with academic events reviewing its century of contribution to modern medical education.

PUMCH again ranks No.1 in the Fudan ranking

In the latest Fudan China Hospital Ranking, PUMCH again holds the No.1 overall reputation nationally.

Leads national medical center for complex care

The hospital leads the national medical center program for complex and critical care, focusing on rare diseases and referral networks.

Multidisciplinary consultation center serves nationwide referrals

The complex-case consultation center convenes specialists across disciplines for referred patients from across China and abroad.

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 rheumatology 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.

Nursing excellence and patient safety upgraded

Nursing quality and patient-safety programs were upgraded, with adverse-event monitoring and infection control meeting national standards.

Medical education quality keeps improving

Expanded clinical skills centers apply simulation teaching and OSCE assessments widely.

Regular charity clinics and health assistance

Expert teams regularly hold charity clinics in remote areas under a long-term assistance mechanism.

Service scale and specialty breadth rank among the best

With high bed capacity and outpatient volumes, its dozens of specialties span rheumatology, pancreatic surgery and obstetrics.

PUMCH upgrades multilingual international services

The international department offers multilingual consultations with record translation, test booking and admission coordination for overseas patients in rheumatology and related specialties.

PUMCH leads a specialty alliance to spread expertise

A specialty alliance built around rheumatology and pancreatic surgery spreads capacity through teleconsultation, two-way referral and standardised training.

Centre for rare and complex diseases established

Bringing together rheumatology, obstetrics 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.

PUMCH holds a top position in the Fudan China Hospital Ranking

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