Air Force Medical University
Air Force Medical University
The Air Force Medical University (AFMU), also known as the Fourth Military Medical University (FMMU), is a military university located in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. It is a medical education institution that specializes in training medical personnel for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The pronunciation of the university's name in Mandarin Chinese is "Kōngjūn Yīkē Dàxué".
Etymology
The name "Air Force Medical University" is derived from the institution's primary function of providing medical education and training for the People's Liberation Army Air Force. The term "Fourth Military Medical University" was used prior to the reorganization of China's military medical institutions in 2017.
History
The Air Force Medical University was established in 1949 as the Fourth Military Medical University. It was renamed to its current name in 2017 when the Chinese government reorganized its military medical institutions.
Departments
The university has several departments, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and public health. Each department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Air Force Medical University
- Wikipedia's article - Air Force Medical University
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