Hubei University of Medicine

The Hubei University of Medicine (HUM, Chinese: 湖北医药学院) is a public university in Shiyan City, Hubei Province, China. Founded in 1965, it was originally known as Wuhan Medical College Yunyang School (Chinese: ). The college was established in Yun County, a remote mountain area in the northwest of Hubei Province, and moved to its current location a year later.
History.
Wuhan Medical College Yunyang School (1965–1986).
The university was founded in 1965. A team of more than 50 staff members composed of professionals and managers had been selected from Wuhan Medical College (Chinese: ). Led by associate professor Shixiao Xiang (Chinese: ), the school was first set up in Yun County, Yunyang, Hubei Province.
In the spring of 1967, the school was relocated to Shiyan City, Yunyang, Hubei.
Tongji Medical University Yunyang College (1986–1994).
In 1986, the school was renamed to Tongji Medical University Yunyang College (Chinese: 同济医科大学郧阳医学院).
Yunyang Medical College (1994–2010).
In 1994, the college was renamed to Yunyang Medical College (Chinese: 郧阳医学院).
In 1998, the college incorporated with Shiyan Health/Medical School and Shiyan Nursing School.
Hubei University of Medicine (2010–now).
In May 2010, the university was renamed the Hubei University of Medicine.
Faculties and research.
The university is now composed of 12 schools including Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical, Pharmacy and Nursing. HUM emphasizes undergraduate education and is developing graduate, continuing education and collaboration with other universities worldwide.
More than 200 foreign postgraduate and undergraduate students from Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Tanzania are enrolled in the university.
Further reading.
郧阳医学院志: http://f.wanfangdata.com.cn/Book/default.aspx?id=Book_FZ004423
External links.
Official website: http://en.hbmc.edu.cn/