“An academic health system brings research, education, and clinical care together—creating dialogues and collaborations that will reshape the future of academic medicine.”

At Tsinghua Medicine , the vision of an academic health system is already taking shape, and we’ve witnessed remarkable progress:

• World-class basic research

• Growing collaborations between hospitals and university research teams

• New dialogues between clinicians and scientists to align patient needs with cutting-edge discoveries

So, what is academic medicine? And what are the ingredients for building an academic health system at Tsinghua Medicine?

As highlighted by Prof. Victor Dzau—President of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine, former CEO of Duke Health System, and Chair of the Tsinghua Medicine International Advisory Council (TMAC)—several breakthrough elements are essential to translate research into real-world impact:

• Incentives and support to move ideas from bench to bedside

• Training the next generation through physician–scientist pathways

• Collaboration across disciplines to unlock new solutions

Global leadership also means looking outward. Tsinghua Medicine is committed to lead globally by addressing issues of equity, access, and international collaboration—whether through initiatives like Healthy China 2030, advancing AI safely in healthcare, or ensuring that innovations benefit people regardless of wealth or background.

A truly complete academic health system doesn’t stop at the lab or the clinic. It connects science, policy, and global perspective—and that’s where Tsinghua Medicine aims to lead.