About PUMCH

Widely known as China’s equivalent of the Mayo Clinic, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) is China’s most trusted historic medical center. Founded in 1921 by the Rockefeller Foundation, it has set the national gold standard for accurate diagnosis and specialist care for over a century. Generations of China’s top doctors have trained and practiced here.

History & Scale

PUMCH operates two campuses in central Beijing, with more than 2,000 hospital beds and over 3.5 million outpatient visits each year.
It functions both as a hospital and the clinical training base for Peking Union Medical College. Every attending doctor works as a clinician, researcher and educator, maintaining a high standard of medical practice.

Star Specialties

PUMCH holds five #1 national rankings in the Fudan China Hospital Ranking, including Pathology, Radiology, Rheumatology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Neurology. Its Rheumatology department is China’s first of its kind. It is the national referral hub for complex autoimmune conditions such as lupus, ANCA-associated vasculitis and IgG4-related disease. The Neurology team is globally recognized for rare neuroimmunological diseases. The Pathology department is China’s top diagnostic center for challenging tumor cases.

Achievements & Recognition

PUMCH introduced modern medical record systems to China. Its century-old case archive is listed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.
It consistently ranks #1 in national hospital reputation surveys. Over 60% of leaders of China’s major medical societies are alumni of PUMCH.

International Services

PUMCH’s International Medical Services (IMS) department has decades of experience supporting international patients.
It has served embassy staff, global executives and medical travelers. English-speaking doctors, premium private wards and a dedicated service hotline are available. The team helps you manage the whole journey, from appointment booking to hospital discharge.

Why Choose This Hospital

If you have a hard-to-diagnose illness or a rare disease, PUMCH brings together China’s best specialists to find answers.
International patients get access to time-tested clinical standards combined with modern Chinese medical innovation. It is the leading destination in China for seeking a second medical opinion.

Nationally Ranked Specialties — Fudan Ranking (28 total)