Guangzhou Medical University (GMU) established its first batch of Overseas Medical Training Centers in Kazakhstan and Türkiye during the GMU delegation's visit to the Eurasian hub countries between May 3rd and 10th.

The purpose of the initiative is to promote advanced medical technologies abroad, and accelerate the construction of a global community of health for all.

【Guangzhou Medical University Overseas Medical Training Center in Kazakhstan established】

Professor Anara Akybekovna, President of Astana Medical University, said in her speech that within the context of the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" Initiative, cooperation with Guangzhou Medical University (GMU) holds special significance.

Akybekovna noted that the leading technologies of GMU in fields such as urology and respiratory disease prevention and treatment will effectively enhance the level of medical services in Kazakhstan.

Representatives from the Chinese and Kazakh medical communities jointly witnessed the inauguration of the center at Astana Medical University in Kazakhstan.

Zhao Xingcun pointed out that the establishment of the overseas medical training center is a substantive measure by GMU to implement the "Health Silk Road." In the future, it will gradually expand to include advantageous disciplines such as respiratory medicine and thoracic surgery, aiming to create a regional medical innovation hub radiating across Central Asia.

The Guangzhou Medical University delegation exchanges with the National Scientific Medical Center of Kazakhstan.

Subsequently, both sides reached a consensus on teacher exchanges, scientific research cooperation, and medical student exchange internships, and signed a strategic agreement for the training center.

On the day of the inauguration, an expert team led by Professor Zeng Guohua, Chairman of the International Alliance of Urolithiasis and from GMU, launched the first phase of international standardized training in minimally invasive urological surgery.

Through an innovative teaching model combining "3D modeling surgical previews, simulated human operation training, and live surgical demonstrations," they provided systematic training for 32 key urological surgeons from various regions of Kazakhstan.

Surgical demonstration by Professor Zeng Guohua's team

During the visit, the delegation from GMU also reached cooperation agreements with the National Emergency Medical Center and the National Scientific Medical Center of Kazakhstan. Both sides will engage in cooperation in clinical research and the exchange of clinical medical personnel.

【The Overseas Medical Training Center was inaugurated in Turkey】

At the 8th Istanbul Urolithiasis Days in Türkiye, Prof. Zhao Xingcun, President of Guangzhou Medical University (GMU), announced the official launch of the "GMU Overseas Medical Training Center (Türkiye)" in front of 354 medical professionals from 23 countries.

Inauguration of the "Guangzhou Medical University Overseas Medical Training Center (Turkey)"

On the same day, GMU and the University of Health Sciences in Türkiye signed a strategic cooperation agreement on the operation of the training center. The partnership will focus on faculty and student exchanges, as well as scientific research cooperation.

Yunnus Karakoc,Vice President of the University of Health Sciences of Türkiye, stated that the establishment of the Guangzhou Medical University Overseas Medical Training Center will help enhance the medical skills and professional standards of Turkish doctors, ultimately benefiting more patients.