The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University
Founded in 1947, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) is one of China's earliest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals. Headquartered in Hangzhou with campuses in Qingchun, Zhijiang, and Yuhang, the hospital operates over 5,500 beds, handles more than 6 million outpatient and emergency visits annually, and employs over 10,000 staff members—making it one of the largest hospitals in the country.
FAHZU is nationally renowned for its clinical strengths, particularly in organ transplantation, hematology, and infectious diseases. It pioneered liver transplantation in China and runs one of the nation's largest transplant programs, covering liver, kidney, heart, lung, and multi-organ transplants. Its Department of Infectious Diseases is a designated national key discipline, while hematology, nephrology, urology, and cardiothoracic surgery consistently rank among China's best. The hospital houses over 30 national clinical key specialties and serves as a leading referral center for complex and critical cases.