Capital Medical University (CCMU)

The Capital Medical University (CCMU) is one of the topmost medical universities of the People’s Republic of China. The university is regarded as one of the important municipal universities in Beijing. CCMU comprise 10 Schools, 14 affiliated hospitals and 1 teaching institution.

FACULTY MEMBERS AND STAFF

A staff of about 20,000 people serves at the university and its affiliated hospitals. Among them, there are over 1000 professors and over 2000 associate professors. Several thousands of fellows are trained annually at CCMU by the faculty physicians. Regular seminars, teaching rounds and tutorials are held both within and outside the campus in order to provide continuous medical education to physicians and other health professionals. This prestigious university has churned out over the years a large number of leaders in the field of academics as well as reputed medical practitioners for Beijing and also for the whole of China.

ACHIEVEMENTS

The Capital Medical University is a much sought after institution for conducting scientific research. The university houses national level laboratories and some exchange stations for post-doctoral research. A number of first rate national level research and training centres on a wide variety of subjects including Basic Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, General Practitioner Training, Clinical Medicine, Neurosciences, Ophthalmology, Geriatrics, Urology, Cardiology, Pain Medicine, Toxicology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reproduction, and Health Policy are there in the university. CCMU has achieved worldwide recognition in many fields such as Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Digestive Medicine, and Pediatric Hematology, Neurobiology, Cytobiology, Immunology, Medical Iconography, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, Cardio-vascular Surgery, Kidney Transplantation and Respiratory Disease among others.

EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES

CCMU has entered into partnerships and agreements with academic institutions from across 20 countries and regions and supports activities such as faculty and student exchange programs, joint education and joint research projects. In 2008, this seat of higher learning was authorized by the Chinese Ministry of Education to offer MBBS program in English. About 380 international students from 40 countries are pursuing their studies from this university. CCMU finds a pride of place in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools. Hence MBBS graduates from this university are eligible to appear in the Medical Licensing Examinations held by the medical councils in different countries such as NMC, MCC, CMC, MCI, MMC, etc.

COURSES OFFERED

This prestigious university offers a wide array of subjects that includes Medical Physics, Medical Ethics, Medical Psychology, Basic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Lemology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Stomatology, Dermato-venereology, Psychiatrics, Evidence-based Medicine, Chinese, Advanced Math, Inspection Body Diagnostics, Experimental Diagnostics, Medical Imaging, Pathogenic Biology and Immunology Experiment, Pathophysiologist, Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Pathology, Abnormal human morphology Experiment, Medical Functional Experiment, Medical Microbiology, Medical Immunology, Human Parasitology, Systematic Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Topographic Anatomy, Cytobiology, Biochemistry, Medical Biology Experiment, Medical Genetics, Molecular Biology and Physiology.

Beijing

Beijing was earlier known as Peking to the English. It is now the capital of China. One of the four great ancient capitals of China, Beijing is not only one of the political epicenters but also an educational and a cultural hub of the world. Besides this bustling second largest Chinese metropolis after Shanghai is also a principal commutation center. A network of routes — air, rail, and road — pass via this city. While the political capital of the People’s Republic of China is Beijing, the economic capitals of the country are Shanghai and Hong Kong. Beijing was also the venue of the 2008 Olympics Games.

PHYSICAL BOUNDARIES

Located at the northern edge of the North China Plain, Beijing is flanked by the sprawling fertile plains of the Chaobai River and the Yongding River in the south. The Bohai Sea is to its east while the Taihang Mountains are to its west. The widespread Inner Mongolian Plateau is to the northwest of Beijing.

CLIMATE & SEASONS

Spring in Beijing is characterized by its short duration and abrupt temperature changes. It falls between April and May. Beijing experiences Autumn between September and October. This is the ideal time to visit this wonderful mesmerizing city of the Red Dragon. the best bet during these seasons are light shorts or pants and T-shirts.

On the other hand, extremely cold winters and intense hot summers mark Beijing’s continental monsoon climate, a typical aspect of the North Temperate Zone. In January, the temperature of this city can drop down to lower than 5oF (lower than-10℃) while around July, the temperature of this place can rise to more than 100 F (higher than 38℃). The Chinese summers are as hot and humid as that of Washington DC. Try avoiding wearing shorts and use sunglasses. The summer season stretches from June to August. However, the average monthly temperature is above 24°C.

TRACING THE ROOTS

Beijing is a cultural cauldron with a varied and rich heritage that dates back to the days of yore. This fabulous oriental history is traced to some 3000 years ago when a primitive culture flourished in the region. It got the status of a capital city during the reign of the Liao Dynasty in the early part of the 10th century. The rulers of this regime made Beijing their secondary political capital for the first time in AD 900. Since then the following four dynasties also made Beijing their capital. They are the Jin Dynasty (AD 1115-1234), the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1271-1368), the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368-1644) and the Qing Dynasty (AD 1644-1919). The People’s Republic of China (founded on October 1, 1949) also made Beijing the capital.

Beijing Products

Beijing is known for its variety of cuisine, the rich tradition of preserving fruits, designer items especially the watercolor block printing on wood known as Rongbaozhai, besides the exquisite mini carvings on stone and jade, jewellery, and artifacts, as well as the fine lacquer and filigree ware.

Beijing Cuisines

The moment the term ‘Beijing’ is pronounced, the first thought crossing one’s mind would be the world famous Beijing Duck. Much in demand for its delicate meat, this bird is fine bred in farms. Tourists flock Beijing eateries offering the Beijing duck in a roasted form. There are several restaurants specializing in this delicacy. These eateries prepare the duck in the traditional manner, and have been successful in preserving the unusual flavor. Once prepared, it is served dark brown with its skin crispy and the meat tasty and tender. Experience this wonderful gourmets’ delight!

The frozen king-size persimmon is one of the popular dry fruits of Beijing. Beijing and its suburbs are ideal for producing the best quality Liangxiang chestnuts, Jingbai pears and Miyun dates.

When in Beijing, try out the many mouthwatering Chinese cuisines available at the food stalls there. Actually, there are three primary schools of Chinese cuisine. Here they are in an alphabetical order: Guangdong, Jiangzhe, Shandong, and Sichuan. The other traditional cooking styles are the Guandong, Huaiyang, and Tanjin. The barbeques, the total lamb meal, and the complete fish dishes draw crowds.

Besides these, the other gastronomical delicacies include the local snacks and flavors, and the typical dishes prepared in the characteristic authentic Chinese cooking styles of Beijing, Henan, Hunan, and Shanxi. The very manner of the cooks preparing the dishes is eye catching!

Academic & Department

• School of Basic Medical Sciences


• School of Public Health and Family Medicine


• School of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences


• School of Biomedical Engineering


• School of Traditional Chinese Medicine


• School of Health Administration and Education


• School of Nursing


• School of Continual Education and Advanced Vocational Education


• Yan Jing Medical College


• International School of CMU