West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University

School Type: Public

Year Instruction Started: 1910

Operational Status: Currently operational

Alternate Names: Huaxi Medical Sciences University West China University of Medical Sciences (1985 - 2000) Sichuan Medical College (1953 - 1985) West China University (1951 - 1953) Hwasi University Medical College (1950 - 1953) West China Christian Union University Medical College (1910 - 1950) West China Union University (1910 - 1951)

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School Website(s): In Chinese

Additional Information: Sichuan University was formed in September 2000 by the merger of the former Sichuan University, Chengdu University of Science and Technology (CUST) and West China University of Medical Science (WCUMS).

School Contact Main Address: No 17, 3rd Section, Renminnan Road Chengdu 610041 Sichuan China Phone Number(s): Fax Number(s): Email:

Main Address: No 17, 3rd Section, Renminnan Road Chengdu 610041 Sichuan China

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Current Programs Discontinued Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Program Name: 5-year Clinical Medicine Program Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine Year Instruction Began: 2000 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 5 years Language of Instruction: English, Chinese Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: Additional Information: This program existed prior to merging in 2000. Program Name: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Program Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) Year Instruction Began: 2001 Curriculum Last Revised: 2008 Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: English Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: Tuition Paid By: Additional Information: This program was formerly 5 years in duration and updated in 2008 to be a 6 year program Program Name: 8-year Clinical Medicine Program Qualification Title: Doctor of Medicine Year Instruction Began: 2004 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 8 years Language of Instruction: Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Foreign Students: Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: Tuition Paid By: Qualification Title: Master of Medicine Year Instruction Began: 2000 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 7 years Language of Instruction: English, Chinese Year Ended: 2006 Prerequisite Education: Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By:

Program Name: 5-year Clinical Medicine Program

Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine

Year Instruction Began: 2000

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 5 years

Language of Instruction: English, Chinese

Year Ended:

Prerequisite Education:

Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted

Genders Admitted:

Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required

Tuition Paid By:

Additional Information: This program existed prior to merging in 2000.

Program Name: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Program

Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

Year Instruction Began: 2001

Curriculum Last Revised: 2008

Curriculum Duration: 6 years

Language of Instruction: English

Year Ended:

Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education.

Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted

Genders Admitted:

Entrance Exam:

Tuition Paid By:

Additional Information: This program was formerly 5 years in duration and updated in 2008 to be a 6 year program

Program Name: 8-year Clinical Medicine Program

Qualification Title: Doctor of Medicine

Year Instruction Began: 2004

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 8 years

Language of Instruction:

Year Ended:

Prerequisite Education:

Foreign Students:

Genders Admitted:

Entrance Exam:

Tuition Paid By:

Qualification Title: Master of Medicine

Year Instruction Began: 2000

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 7 years

Language of Instruction: English, Chinese

Year Ended: 2006

Prerequisite Education:

Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted

Genders Admitted:

Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required

Tuition Paid By:

Canada Unless indicated otherwise, Medical degrees obtained from this medical school are acceptable to the provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities in Canada, and therefore acceptable to all medical organizations in Canada. For more information about the acceptable medical schools as defined in the Model Standards for Medical Registration in Canada click here . ? moins d?avis contraire, les dipl?mes de m?decine de cette facult? de m?decine sont acceptables aux ordres des m?decins dans les provinces et territoires du Canada, et par cons?quent acceptables ? toute autre organisation au Canada qui ?uvre dans le domaine m?dical. Pour plus d'information au sujet des facult?s de m?decine acceptables, telles que d?finies dans les normes mod?les pour l'inscription m?dicale au Canada, cliquez ici . Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1953 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information. Recognized Accreditation Policy: According to data provided to Intealth, of which ECFMG is a division, one or more of this school?s medical education programs currently meets the Intealth Recognized Accreditation Policy . ?Recognized accreditation? means the program is accredited by an agency that has been reviewed and recognized by an external quality assurance organization approved by Intealth. Note that this does not impact the eligibility of the school?s students and graduates for ECFMG Certification.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1953 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information. Recognized Accreditation Policy: According to data provided to Intealth, of which ECFMG is a division, one or more of this school?s medical education programs currently meets the Intealth Recognized Accreditation Policy . ?Recognized accreditation? means the program is accredited by an agency that has been reviewed and recognized by an external quality assurance organization approved by Intealth. Note that this does not impact the eligibility of the school?s students and graduates for ECFMG Certification.

Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1953 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information. Recognized Accreditation Policy: According to data provided to Intealth, of which ECFMG is a division, one or more of this school?s medical education programs currently meets the Intealth Recognized Accreditation Policy . ?Recognized accreditation? means the program is accredited by an agency that has been reviewed and recognized by an external quality assurance organization approved by Intealth. Note that this does not impact the eligibility of the school?s students and graduates for ECFMG Certification.