Southwest Medical University

Southwest Medical University, located in Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China, is a provincial key medical university with a long history and distinctive characteristics. Founded in 1951 as the Southwest Regional Southern Sichuan Medical School, it underwent several developments and name changes before officially becoming Southwest Medical University in 2015. Adhering to the motto of "Cultivating Morality and Professional Excellence, Seeking Truth and Innovation," the university is committed to cultivating high-quality medical professionals and has made significant contributions to the development of national and local medical and health undertakings. The university boasts multiple campuses with beautiful environments and comprehensive facilities, providing excellent learning and living conditions for faculty and students. The university has significant advantages in the medical field, particularly in clinical medicine, integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and public health. The university has several directly affiliated hospitals, which are not only important bases for teaching, research, and internships but also regional medical service centers, providing students with abundant clinical practice opportunities and broad employment prospects. Furthermore, the university actively conducts scientific research, achieving significant results in several cutting-edge medical fields and establishing cooperative relationships with many well-known universities and research institutions both domestically and internationally, promoting academic exchange and innovation. Southwest Medical University emphasizes the holistic development of its students, boasting a rich and diverse campus culture. The university offers a variety of student clubs and extracurricular activities, encouraging students to actively participate in social practice and volunteer service outside of their studies. The university is also committed to enhancing its internationalization, recruiting international students from around the world and offering some English-taught programs to meet the learning needs of international students. For international students, the university not only provides professional medical education but also helps them better adapt to studying and living in China and experience the unique Chinese culture through a comprehensive international student services system.