West China Hospital, Sichuan University
Founded in 1892 as a missionary hospital in Chengdu, West China Hospital has evolved into one of China's largest and most prestigious comprehensive medical centers. Affiliated with Sichuan University, it serves as a national medical center and a leading referral hub for western China.
With over 4,300 beds and more than 7 million outpatient and emergency visits annually, the hospital ranks among the top clinical institutions nationwide. It is particularly renowned for its strengths in critical care medicine, respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, cardiovascular surgery, general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, hematology, and urology — many of which consistently rank in the national top three. The hospital was the first public hospital in China to receive JCI accreditation, underscoring its commitment to international quality standards.Beyond clinical care, West China Hospital is a major research powerhouse, housing multiple national key laboratories and clinical research centers. Its expertise in managing complex and rare diseases has made it an indispensable pillar of China's healthcare system, bridging regional medical needs with world-class standards.