Guangzhou Medical University (GMU), formerly known as Guangzhou Medical College, founded in 1958, is a medical institution which offers a full range of programmes at undergraduate and graduate levels. GMU has two main campuses. The Yuexiu campus is located in the downtown centre of Guangzhou City, near Liuhua Lake Park and Yuexiu Mountain. The Panyu Campus, is a new 247 acre campus, situated in Panyu District of Guangzhou City near the Pearl River, an ideal place for learning and research. GMU proudly presents 21 schools, has 7 directly affiliated hospitals and 10 non-directly affiliated hospitals.
The clinical medicine discipline of GMU is ranked top 1% in the world for ESI rankings (Essential Science Indicators).GMU boasts 1 state key discipline and 9 state key clinical specialties and numerous provincial disciplines and specialties. Among them, respiratory medicine ranks 1st and ranks 6th for thoracic surgery in China. GMU places great emphasis on attracting talented faculty from home and abroad to develop the University. GMU has a strong faculty led by Prof. Zhong Nanshan, a member of Chinese Academy of Engineering.
For six decades, Guangzhou Medical University has undertaken substantial progress in medical education, research and health care. In the future, GMU will continue to advance the university with employing top faculty, developing quality disciplines, and delivering signature programmes. GMU is committed to making greater efforts in education, scientific research, health care and cultural legacy innovation for the future of China and the world.