Brief Introduction to Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (also known as Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine and The Tenth (Zhongshan) School of Clinical Medicine of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine) was founded in 1957. It is a comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) hospital integrating medical treatment, teaching, scientific research, prevention and health care. In 1993, it became one of the first national Grade 3-A TCM hospitals and a national demonstration TCM hospital in China. The hospital has successively won honorary titles such as WHO Health-promoting Hospital, Advanced Group of the National Health System, National Postdoctoral Scientific Research Workstation, Advanced Unit of National TCM Culture Construction, National Excellent Base for Standardized Training of Traditional Chinese Medicine Residents, Pilot Construction Unit of National Smart TCM Hospital, Outstanding Group in National Safe Hospital Construction, Guangdong Provincial Famous TCM Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Civilized Unit, Advanced Unit for the Construction of a Strong TCM Province in Guangdong, and Advanced Group for Reform and Tackling Key Tasks in Zhongshan City. In 2023, it ranked among the top 5% (1st - 31st) in the performance evaluation of national Grade 3 public TCM hospitals and was awarded the highest grade A+. From 2021 to 2024, the hospital ranked top three in the discipline construction level among the TCM system in Guangdong Province for three consecutive years, firmly maintaining a leading position in the province.
As one of the most comprehensive Grade 3-A hospitals in Zhongshan City, the hospital spans a total construction area of 250,000 square meters. It houses 2 outpatient departments, 49 clinical departments, 60 inpatient areas, and offers more than 2,000 beds. The hospital is equipped with nearly 1 billion yuan worth of advanced medical technology, including PET-CT, linear accelerators, 3.0T MRI, 256-slice CT, digital flat-panel angiography systems, femtosecond laser for corneal refractive surgery, dual-panel DR, high-end color Doppler ultrasound, and a fully automated biochemical assembly line. The hospital employs over 2,800 staff members, with more than 600 holding senior professional titles.
The hospital excels in several specialized fields, particularly in TCM, where it boasts national and provincial recognition. It is home to two national key clinical specialties, four specialties designated by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NATCM), five national TCM advantage specialties, 31 specialties recognized by the Guangdong Provincial Administration of TCM, and 40 specialties in Zhongshan City, including TCM advantage specialties. In addition to its strong foundation in TCM, the hospital has introduced cutting-edge technologies such as ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) and open-heart surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass. It has received certification for several specialized centers, including the National Chest Pain Center, Advanced Stroke Center, Atrial Fibrillation Center, Heart Failure Center, Epilepsy Center, Thrombosis Prevention and Treatment Center, and Guangdong Provincial Level 2 Trauma Center. The hospital is also a national demonstration base for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease rehabilitation and the Zhongshan Municipal Integrated TCM and Western Medicine Trauma and Orthopedics Treatment Center. These advancements have significantly enhanced the hospital’s ability to treat critically ill patients and have solidified its growing influence in the region.
Committed to integrating clinical care with research and education, the hospital became the Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine in 2024. This collaboration aims to create an innovative clinical medical institution that combines Chinese and western medicine, prioritizes clinical teaching, and fosters coordinated development across medical care, teaching, and research. The hospital supports multi-level talent development through postdoctoral, doctoral, master’s, undergraduate programs, and residency training. It also hosts research platforms such as the National Postdoctoral Scientific Research Workstation, Postdoctoral Mobile Station, and Clinical Skills Training Center. The hospital is home to 6 doctoral supervisors, 79 master’s supervisors, 78 professors, and 31 associate professors. In the past five years, the hospital has secured approximately 700 research projects. These include 4 projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2 by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, 1 project from the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 6 projects supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province (including 1 key project), and 173 projects at the provincial and departmental levels. The hospital has been granted 227 patents, comprising 19 invention patents, 203 utility model patents, and 5 design patents. Over the years, it has won more than 100 provincial and municipal science and technology awards and secured over 582 scientific research projects, including national and provincial-level initiatives. Additionally, it has been granted 126 national patents, including 11 invention patents, 110 utility model patents, and 5 design patents.
The hospital places significant emphasis on the cultivation of distinguished medical professionals and the advancement of TCM. It has fostered a dynamic and scholarly TCM environment, supported by two national mentors for the inheritance of academic experience from senior TCM experts, two recipients of the State Council’s Special Government Allowance, one nationally recognized TCM specialist, and a cohort of other prominent TCM practitioners. Through flexible talent collaboration mechanisms, the hospital has successfully introduced two National TCM Masters, four Qihuang Scholars, and one Young Qihuang Scholar.
In pursuit of preserving and promoting TCM heritage and innovation, the hospital has established high-caliber platforms for knowledge transmission, including the Zhongshan Wang Qi National TCM Master Inheritance and Innovation Center, two National Inheritance Studios for Veteran TCM Experts, three Guangdong Provincial Inheritance Studios for Famous TCM Doctors, and the Filiform Fire Needle Inheritance Studio. These initiatives are systematically designed to inherit the clinical expertise, academic thought, and innovative techniques of senior TCM masters, while cultivating a new generation of high-caliber professionals in TCM theory, practice, and specialized therapies.
As the leading TCM hospital in Zhongshan City, the hospital plays a pivotal role in promoting regional TCM preventive healthcare, advancing the application of appropriate TCM technologies, and training local healthcare personnel. It was instrumental in establishing the Zhongshan Preventive Treatment of Diseases Alliance, a collaboration with hospitals and community health centers across various districts, significantly improving primary TCM services in the city. The hospital's success in preventive care has garnered praise from leaders in the Guangdong Provincial Health Commission and the Guangdong Provincial Administration of TCM. Its Preventive Treatment of Diseases Center has become a model for similar initiatives across the province and has earned a Grade 5A rating from the Guangdong Provincial Administration of TCM.
The hospital also promotes TCM culture through various media and educational initiatives. Its unique architecture, blending Lingnan style with a strong TCM cultural atmosphere, has earned it recognition as "a scenic spot in Zhongshan." Notable cultural spaces include the TCM Herb Garden, TCM Culture Square, and the Self-Cultivation Culture Corridor. The hospital has built the Zhongshan TCM Culture Museum, which showcases four themed exhibition areas: "Chinese TCM," "Local TCM," "Digital TCM," and "TCM World." The museum integrates digital experiences, such as virtual reality herbal collections and diagnosis tools, making TCM culture more accessible and engaging. Since its establishment in 2010, the TCM Culture Museum has received over 380,000 domestic and overseas tourists, including those from Europe, America, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. It has been awarded the titles of National Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Publicity and Education Base, Guangdong Province Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Health Tourism Demonstration Base, Guangdong Province Health and Family Planning Publicity Demonstration Base, Guangdong Province Science Popularization Education Base, Guangdong Province International Communication Construction Unit of Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture, Zhongshan City Science Popularization Education Base, and Zhongshan City A-level Shared Cultural Center.
The hospital’s goal is to become a modern, nationally recognized TCM hospital that leads advancements in Guangdong Province and achieves coordinated development across medical services, talent training, scientific research, cultural outreach, and health preservation. Through these efforts, the hospital will continue contributing to the creation of a healthier Guangdong and the continued reform and development of TCM.
【Service Tenet】 Patient-Centered Care, Quality Service Throughout the Entire Process
【Service Philosophy】 Meticulous Service, Compassionate Care
【Hospital Motto】 Great Physicians, Sincere in Spirit, Love the Hospital, Support Each Other
【Hospital Spirit】 Fraternity, harmony, innovation, dedication
【Core Values】 People-oriented
(Updated: March 26, 2026)
