Overview

The Fourth Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine (ZJU4H) opened in October 2014 and has rapidly grown into a high-quality, research-oriented tertiary care hospital. With 1,200 beds, 48 clinical specialties and medical departments, 47 inpatient nursing units and other OR, OPD, ER nursing units, etc., the hospital serves a local population of 2 million and the population from neighboring provinces. Among more than 2,000 employees, there are nearly 200 senior professionals and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The 2-to-4-week (subject to your needs and arrangement of specific units) ZJU4H Elective Program offers you a broad array of clinical observation and rotations that foster the growth of medical knowledge through direct patient care experiences. Visiting health professionals gain diverse hands-on experience in our program. 

As a visiting health professional at ZJU4H, you become an active member of a medical team that sees patients from China and beyond with a wide spectrum of common and rare diseases. As a team member, you participate in teaching rounds and conferences with outstanding physicians and nurses representing all medical and surgical specialties as well as eminent scientists in basic research.

Admissions

1. Entry Requirements

Basic entry requirements

• Preferred units

• Proficiency in Chinese or English

For international medical students

• Current medical students who have started rotation

For international residents

• Physician license from home country

• At least 2 years of medical studies

2. Application Process

The application is open all year round. If you want to apply for the program, please submit the following materials to electives@zju.edu.cn at least 2 months prior to enrollment.

For international medical students ：

• Application Form

• Personal CV with a photo

• Medical report within 6 months prior to the visit, including TB test result (PPD test result & chest X-ray result)

• Two recommendation letters, if the student is not from a partner institution.

• Transcripts supporting excellent school performance

• BLS/ACLS certificate

For international residents/fellows：

• Application Form

• Personal CV with a photo

• Medical report within 6 months prior to the visit, including TB test result (PPD test result & chest X-ray result)

• Two recommendation letters from the supervising doctors

• Copy of medical diploma

• Copy of physician license issued by the home country

• Proof of former residency experiences

• BLS/ACLS certificate

3．Acceptance

The application is divided into four quarters each year, accepting participants in the spring (March to May), summer (June to August), autumn (September to November), and winter (December to February). Also, our acceptance policy is first come, first served.

Send the invitation letter two months in advance. Please confirm the admission within one week after receiving the invitation letter (For F-visa issuance)

• Prior to departure, insurance covering the entire period of study needs to be acquired.

• Trainees accepted into the program must successfully complete all post-decision requirements and comply with all ZJU4H policies. Failure to complete or comply with any post-decision requirements will result in the cancellation of the acceptance.

If you are accepted into the program, we will offer you:

• A tailor-made study schedule to meet your learning objectives

• A team of inspirational and English-speaking doctors and nurses who will take you to work along with them in ward rounds or clinics and are keen to answer your questions

• Lectures about the Chinese healthcare system, and weekly departmental seminars on complicated cases with other Chinese residents, attendings and professors

• White coats and a hospital ID card that gives you access to most of the hospital’s public facilities such as the library, gym and cafeteria

• A program completion certificate

 2024 Participant Pak Lam Su(University of Glasgow) & Vice Dean Chen Weiying

 2024 Participant Zhengying He (University of Glasgow) & Vice Dean Chen Weiying

Programs

The form presents the variety of internship department packages available for your selection.

We fully respect the wishes of students.

You are highly encouraged to apply for studying in the following specialties: Cardiology, General Surgery, Nephrology, Critical Care, Urology, and Neurology.

 Housing & Dining

On-campus housing will be provided by ZJU4H.

There are several accommodations which are located in hospital are available. Three roommates could share one living room and a toilet within the apportionment. Mattresses are provided.

A public cafeteria, coffee shops and shuttles are also available at ZJU4H.

Questions & Answers

Q1: How is the program charged?

A: The program is free of charge for our partner institutions. If not, so 1250CNY/week (for tuition and accommodation) will be charged. The partner institutions include, but are not limited to, the following universities:

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

National University of Singapore, Singapore

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Mahidol University, Thailand

We will update the information in a timely manner. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us, at email electives@zju.edu.cn. Thanks.

Q2: What is the application process for partner institutions?

A: Partner institutions will shortlist and recommend elective students to ZJU-ISM.

Q3: What is the address of the rotation hospital?

A: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine(No.N1, Shangcheng Avenue, Yiwu, Zhejiang, PR China 322000).

Contact Us

Please reach out to us via electives@zju.edu.cn if you have any questions.

2024 Participants:

Zhengying He (University of Glasgow)

Pak Lam Su (University of Glasgow)

Prapatsarin Lertchanvit (Chulalongkron University)

Ruethaichanok Bokprakhon (Chulalongkron University)

Chitsanupong Prakhongjai (Chulalongkron University)

Jaruchan Kruachan (Chulalongkron University)