Hubei University of Medicine (HUM), originally founded as Wuhan Medical College in 1965, has grown into a premier medical institution serving central and west China. With a focus on producing highly skilled medical professionals equipped with strong ethical standards, solid theoretical foundations, practical expertise, and innovative thinking, HUM has expanded its scope over the years. The university primarily focuses on undergraduate education, offering 12 specialties such as Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Anesthesiology, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and more, spanning disciplines in medicine, science, engineering, and management. Anesthesiology and Nursing are recognized as National Distinguished Specialties, while Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy are key provincial disciplines. HUM also engages in postgraduate and international education, progressively building its global presence. The university is known for pioneering reforms in medical talent training, particularly in clinical programs and rural medical education, endorsed by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health.
The university campus covers over 1.17 million square meters and is well-equipped with modern facilities, including three Provincial Experiment Teaching Demonstration Centers, an English Language Learning Center, and a library with a collection of 840,000 volumes. HUM’s five affiliated Level 3 hospitals – Taihe, Dongfeng, People’s, Xiangyang, and Suizhou Central – provide extensive clinical training opportunities, with over 7,500 beds and millions of patients treated annually. These hospitals are recognized for excellence in fields such as organ transplantation, assisted reproductive technology, and emergency care. HUM is also home to key research initiatives, including its unique Embryonic Stem Cell Research Center, supported by over 43 teaching and practice hospitals across the country. Guided by the motto “Integrity, Diligence, Veracity, and Creativity,” HUM emphasizes individualized, quality-oriented education to ensure the holistic development of its students, preparing them to excel in the healthcare sector both in China and globally.