Russia
Sechenov University
Dr. Weiying Chen oversees the international affairs at the International School of Medicine, Zhejiang University (ZJU-ISM). Since assuming this pivotal position in January 2022, Dr. Chen has been at the forefront of addressing strategic international matters critical to both the school and its affiliated hospital, ZJU4H. Her overarching goal is to develop and implement comprehensive strategies that empower faculty, clinicians, and students to participate in a wide array of international initiatives actively.
With an illustrious career spanning various spheres of academia and administration, Dr. Chen previously served as the Deputy Director of the University's International Office from 2017 to 2021. In this capacity, she played an instrumental role in spearheading global communication efforts, elevating the University's reputation worldwide, and providing strategic direction on matters related to student mobility and the exchange of scholarly ideas.
Before assuming administrative leadership, Dr. Chen made significant contributions to the field of linguistics and applied linguistics as a respected faculty member at the School of International Studies. Her scholarly pursuits delved into diverse areas such as discourse referents and coherence, usage- based effects on language and cognition, and the historical evolution of linguistics. Dr. Chen earned her Ph.D. in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, solidifying her expertise in the field.
Her recent publications delve into topics such as international education and health professions education tailored for international students in China.
Dr. Chen's commitment to fostering international collaboration extends beyond academia. She serves as the Executive Director of the CIME Center for International Medical Education, reinforcing her dedication to advancing global partnerships in medical education and beyond.
In addition to the core team, ZJU-ISM's global workforce also includes coordinators from 25 clinical departments in ZJU4H, who work actively to implement the school's "6i's strategy" in internationalization.
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Russia
Sechenov University
Zambia
Maina Soko Military Hospital;
Lusaka APEX MedicalUniversity
South Africa
Stellenbosch University
Zimbabwe
University of Zimbabwe
The United Arab Emirates
Khalifa Univerisaty
Netherlands
University Medical Centre Groningen;
UtrechtUniversity
Sri Lanka
Colombo University
Brunei
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Malaysia
International Medical University
Canada
University of Alberta
United States
Mass General Brigham
United Kingdom
University of Glasgow
King's College London
Denmark
University of Copenhagen
Hong Kong & Macau, China
Hong Kong University;
Chinese University of HongKong;
University of Macau
Thailand
Chulalongkorn University
Faculty of MedicineRamathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Facultyof Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Singapore
National University of Singapore;
NanyangTechnological University
Australia
University of Western Australia
Acting Dean, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Khalifa University
Chair of Botany, Senior Professor in Plant Science Department, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Former Ambassador to French Republic and SL Permanent Delegate to UNESCO
Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Professor, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Adjunct Professor, Zhejiang University
PhD, Coordinator, English for Foreign Students program, Stanford UniversityUSA
98's BA, 05' PhD President, ZJU Alumni ChapterMalaysia
Secretary, Brunei-China One Belt One Road Association,Brunei
18' MBBS, Claim Rules Analyst, Ministry of HealthSingapore
CiME is a research center that aims to stay current with developments in health professions education worldwide, drive changes, establish new standards, and facilitate policy-making to achieve excellence in medical education.