The previous name change was supported by tens of thousands of former Henan Medical College alumni, and more than 300 deans, directors and professors signed the proposal. name.
Writing | Song Kunlun
Source | “Medical Think Tank” Official Account
A document titled “Zhengzhou University Medical Education System Reform Plan” (referred to as “Reform Plan”) was circulated on the Internet, and the “medical community think tank” verified the authenticity of the document after multiple verifications. sex.
The “Reform Plan” proposes that, in order to promote the construction of the second cycle of the world-class disciplines of clinical medicine and the construction of first-class majors, the rectification of clinical medicine disciplines should be solidly carried out, and the responsibilities and systems of construction (rectification) should be further clarified. Mechanism to improve the strong discipline “harmonious model” of medical education in Zhengzhou University, after nearly two years of research inside and outside the school and soliciting opinions, after research by the Standing Committee of the Party Committee, the following plan was formulated:
Zhengzhou University School of Medical Sciences and Zhengzhou University Henan Medical College jointly established Zhengzhou University Medical College and renamed Zhengzhou University Henan Medical College. Implementation of the Zhengzhou University Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University Henan Medical College (referred to as the Medical Academy, Henan Medical College) jointly, two brands, a team, a set of internal institutions. There are four internal institutions: the Party and Government Comprehensive Office, the Disciplinary Research Office, the Undergraduate Office, and the Postgraduate Office.
This reform has the expectations of thousands of alumni behind it.
Name change has been around for a long time
The name change of Zhengzhou University School of Medicine has a long history.
In the second half of 2018, during the 90th anniversary of Zhengzhou University, an article entitled “Suggestions on Establishing Henan Medical College of Zhengzhou University” was widely circulated. National policies and requirements, in line with international higher medical education laws, protecting the historical brand of Zhengzhou University, showing the long history and brilliant achievements of Zhengzhou University, condensing the feelings of alumni formed at home and abroad for 90 years, and building the alma mater as a double first-class university. Suggestions are made from six perspectives, including the common practice of colleges and universities.
The drafter of the proposal, Nie Wei, director of the Institute of Hospital Management of Zhengzhou University, told the “think tank in the medical community” that when this document was drafted, tens of thousands of original Henan Medical With the support of the alumni of the college, more than 300 deans, directors and professors signed the proposal.
Afterwards, the founder of intraocular foreign body research in my country and the academic leader of ocular trauma, now 102 years old (99 years old), Professor Zhang Xiaofang of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University and others also A video was recorded and an open letter was published, proposing to restore the name of “Henan Medical College”. Mentioned in the text:
The predecessor of this school – Henan University School of Medicine. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, schools were run under very difficult circumstances. Studying during the Anti-Japanese War was very hard. I feel that the history of Henan Medical College can also be said to be a glorious history, which is indelible and must be restored! Not restoring the name of Henan Medical College is inconsistent with history. It goes against history and cannot be explained to the vast number of students graduating from Henan Medical College.
In addition, Professor Zhang Shuijun, former Secretary of the Party Committee of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, and Professor Li Shuxin of the Department of Radiology, on different occasions and through different media, strongly called for the renaming of Zhengzhou University School of Medicine to Zhengzhou University Henan Medicine hospital. It can be said that this time the successful name change is well-received.
Dr. Zhuang Yiqiang, Director of GAHA of Guangzhou Elibei Hospital Management Center, told the “Medical Think Tank” that in the long history of higher education operation and management, it is a common law to continue to use the name of the college with historical significance It is also the common practice of world famous schools, such as Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Xiangya Medical College of Central South University, Zhongshan Medical College of Sun Yat-sen University, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, etc. “The renaming of Henan Medical College of Zhengzhou University is the right move.”
The reform is more in line with the laws of medical education
The name is just a code name, but more importantly, this time, the system has undergone drastic reforms.
According to the “Reform Plan”, Zhengzhou University School of Medicine and Zhengzhou University Henan Medical College were established and co-located. Among them, the Academy of Medical Sciences is positioned as a disciplinary research institute, with three scientific research institutions, which mainly undertake the functions of entity scientific research institutions, and promote the integration of discipline construction, scientific research, and postgraduate training.
In addition, the School of Clinical Medicine has been established as an independent secondary school-running institution, and relying on the establishment of affiliated hospitals, it undertakes clinical teaching and research, discipline construction, academicStudent training responsibilities and other clinical teaching and research tasks. The School of Medicine has also been adjusted as follows:
The First Clinical Medical College relies on the First Affiliated Hospital.
The Second Clinical Medical College relies on the People’s Hospital.
The School of General Practice relies on the Second Affiliated Hospital.
The School of Pediatrics relies on the Third Affiliated Hospital.
Rehabilitation Medical College relies on the Fifth Affiliated Hospital.
“Reform Plan” proposed that the clinical medical school should achieve two goals: one is to make the clinical medical school a reality; the other is to promote the integration of the clinical medical school and the affiliated hospital team.
In addition, the “Reform Plan” also incorporates the School of Public Health into the system of the Academy of Medical Sciences and Henan Medical College. The affiliated hospitals and clinical medical schools of Zhengzhou University are included in the management system of the Academy of Medical Sciences and Henan Medical College, and the school level also accepts the leadership of the school hospital management office.
“This reform has merged the previously separated School of Public Health and other faculties into it, and began to set up a division-style medical school to rectify the fragmented development path of medical higher education. It is a great progress.” Nie Wei told the “medical think tank” that if the fragmented development continues, for example, the pharmacy school continues to be separated, there will still be great obstacles in promoting the integration of medicine and industry and the combination of production, education and research. .
In 2017, the General Office of the State Council issued the “Opinions of the General Office of the State Council on Deepening the Collaboration of Medical Education and Further Promoting the Reform and Development of Medical Education”, which pointed out that “deepen the reform of the medical education management system in comprehensive universities. Deepen the reform of the management system of medical education in comprehensive universities. Follow the laws of medical education, improve the management and operation mechanism of medical education in universities, medical schools (departments), and affiliated hospitals, and ensure the integrity of medical education.”
The burden of building a medical highland on my back
Zhengzhou University is the first comprehensive university established by the state after the founding of the People’s Republic of China (formerly Zhengzhou University). The provinces and ministries jointly build colleges and universities. Its long history mainly benefits from the former Henan Medical University which was later incorporated.
In September 1928, under the advocacy of Zhang Jingwu, Shangguan Wuchen and other doctors who returned from overseas studies, the National Fifth Sun Yat-sen University (now the predecessor of Henan University) established a medical department, which opened the door to Henan The pioneer of modern medical education in the province, the medical education of Zhengzhou University was born here.
In October 1952, when the national colleges and departments were adjusted, the college was separated from Henan University and changed its name to Henan Medical College, under the Central Ministry of Health. In 1958, it moved to Zhengzhou, the provincial capital, and in 1962, Luoyang Medical College was incorporated. In December 1984, with the approval of the Henan Provincial People’s Government, the school was renamed Henan Medical University. In 2000, Henan Medical University was merged into Zhengzhou University.
According to the self-reports of Zhengzhou University alumni, Henan Medical College is “the first comprehensive medical college of Western medicine in China that is fully funded by Chinese and built as an undergraduate starting point” and has a solid foundation.
Recently, with the approval of the State Council, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance, and the National Development and Reform Commission issued the “Notice on the Announcement of the Second Round of “Double First-Class” Construction Universities and Construction Disciplines The second round of “double first-class” construction universities and construction disciplines list. Zhengzhou University and the three disciplines of chemistry, materials science and engineering, and clinical medicine were selected.
This restructuring has officially included 12 top-tier tertiary hospitals in the list of affiliated hospitals:
The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (Henan Maternal and Child Health Hospital)
The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital (Henan Provincial People’s Hospital)
Zhengzhou University Children’s Hospital (Henan Children’s Hospital)
Zhengzhou University Huazhong Fuwai Hospital (National Regional Cardiovascular Medical Center)
Zhengzhou University Affiliated Cancer Hospital (Henan Cancer Hospital)
Zhengzhou University Affiliated Zhengzhou Central Hospital (Zhengzhou Central Hospital)
Zhengzhou University Affiliated Luoyang Central Hospital (Luoyang Central Hospital)
Xinyang Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University (Xinyang Central Hospital)
The Affiliated Chest Hospital of Zhengzhou University (Henan Chest Hospital)
But before that, in September 2021, the official website of Zhengzhou University released a post entitled “Zhengzhou University held a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee (expanded) to convey the spirit of learning the work conference of the Provincial Party Committee” news. There is a detail in the news that has attracted the attention of the industry: “The meeting pointed out that a special class for the rectification and promotion of clinical medicine disciplines will be established.”
Combining with the fact that it was the second round of the national double-first-class selection of colleges and universities at that time, many industry insiders believed that this was a signal that the Ministry of Education required Zhengzhou University’s clinical medicine major to carry out rectification, which is commonly known by the folks. “Bright yellow card”, if the development is not accelerated, according to the principle of “double first-class” colleges and universities, the clinical medicine major is likely to be kicked out of the “double first-class” discipline.
Judging from the final results, the “Double First-Class” has stabilized, but the pressure for subsequent reforms still exists.
Dr. Zhuang Yiqiang believes that after the name change, he bears the historical brand, which is more conducive to changing the school’s awareness. When he mentioned the development of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University as an example, he said that “making it bigger and stronger” may be equally appropriate.With the development of the Medical College, we will concentrate our efforts to promote Henan medical education to climb the high ground.
Henan Provincial Department of Education Party Secretary and Director Song Zhenghui said in a recent interview with the media: “During the 14th Five-Year Plan, Henan Province will invest 5 billion yuan to support the construction of a first-class university in Zhengzhou University. , and strive to enter the top 30 in the national comprehensive ranking of Zhengzhou University at the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan.”
Zhengzhou University, especially the “Henan Medical College”, has a heavy burden.
Source: Medical Think Tank
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