Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital

Founded in 1892, one of China's earliest Western hospitals

Qiu Yong's spinal deformity techniques keep spreading internationally

Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital 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.

Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital leads a specialty alliance to spread expertise

A specialty alliance built around Rheumatology and Orthopedics spreads capacity through teleconsultation, two-way referral and standardised training.

Centre for rare and complex diseases established

Bringing together Rheumatology, Reproductive medicine 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.

Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital holds a top position in the Fudan China Hospital Ranking

In the latest Fudan China Hospital Ranking, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital holds a top-tier national position, with several specialties in the top specialty lists and a growing national referral volume.

Health management and checkup services upgraded

The health management center offers international checkup packages with multilingual reports for expatriates and overseas clients.

National key clinical specialties keep expanding at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital

The hospital hosts multiple national key clinical specialties spanning Rheumatology, Orthopedics and Reproductive medicine, steadily strengthening complex care.

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

MDT clinics involving Rheumatology, Orthopedics 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 Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital 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 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.