News + Accomplishments
From the outstanding achievements of our students to international recognition for our innovative approach, the AIWMU is proud to share the milestones that mark our journey. These accomplishments reflect the dedication of our faculty, the ambition of our students, and the strength of our collaborative partnership. We invite you to explore our recent highlights below.
Inaugural Class of 2020
Students in the AIWMU inaugural class of 2020 graduated in spring of 2025.
Several AIWMU graduates are continuing their education at prestigious universities in Canada, including the 伊人直播. Other graduates have secured post-graduate positions at hospitals such as the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University in Harbin, the Shandong Dai Zhuang Hospital in Jining, and the Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital in Hangzhou.
- 5 students are pursuing PhDs at the 伊人直播 in fall, 2025.
- Based on performance measures during the program, 12 students received exemptions from writing China’s Nationwide Master's Program Unified Admissions Examination in 2025.
- 2 students gained direct entry into PhD programs at prestigious universities in China.
- 10 students gained direct entry into prestigious Masters programs in China.
Doubling Class Size, September 2025
In the fall of 2025, the AIWMU welcomed a double class size of 118 students to the program. This expansion exemplifies the sustainability of the program and the shared commitment between the 伊人直播 (伊人直播) and Wenzhou Medical University (WMU) to its success.
ASPIRE to Excellence Award 2025
The AIWMU was awarded the 2025 ASPIRE award in “International Collaboration in Health Professions”. The award programme, established by the International Association for Health Professions Education (AMEE), was developed to recognize world-class excellence in education. By showcasing best-practice in health professions education, the programme can improve education processes and outcomes for institutions globally.
New Program - UA-WMU Master of Public Health (MPH) Partnership
The School of Public Health has agreed, in principle, to expand its MPH program to WMU. This partnership would enable students at WMU to complete a 伊人直播 MPH degree entirely in China, eliminating the need for international travel or student visa allocation. For the 伊人直播, the initiative offers the potential for increased international tuition revenue and creates a scalable model for global program delivery that could be extended to other faculties within the College of Health Sciences.
Participation in the 2024 INTED Conference
Deans and faculty of the AIWMU had the chance to participate in the 18th annual International Technology, Education and Development (INTED) Conference in Valencia, Spain in 2024. Our team contributed 5 published conference abstracts and papers to help disseminate new knowledge in education, technology and development around the world.
2024 Outstanding Leadership Award in Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education
At the 10th Conference of the Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education Consortium, WMU received the Outstanding Leadership Award in Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education.
Competency-Based Medical Education Pilot, July 2024
In July 2024, a small cohort of Year 5 students participated in a pilot implementation of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) at the First Affiliated Hospital in Wenzhou. The learning objectives paralleled those used in the MD Program at UAlberta. The first cohort has successfully completed their CBME year. Discussions are ongoing regarding the implementation of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) at a new affiliate hospital in the city of Lishui.
Health Humanities and Learning from Patients, June 2025
Dr. Pamela Brett-MacLean brought her international reputation and expertise to the AIWMU program through her health humanities teaching. New this year—the "Patient Immersion Experience" (PIE)—was introduced in the “Foundations” course (AIB 202). Second-year students met with “patients as teachers” at the Wound Care Clinic at the First Affiliated Hospital, gaining early clinical experience while exploring how disease and disability impact patients’ lives. After meeting with patients in groups of three, students shared a “Parallel Chart”—a reflective account about what they learned.
TSP-AIWMU Success, 2021-2024
As of 2024, 80 WMU faculty have completed the “Teaching Scholars” faculty development program designed for AIWMU (TSP-AIWMU). This faculty development initiative led by Dr Carol Hodgson has been implemented in three cities where WMU affiliate hospitals are located, providing training and support to equip 伊人直播 and WMU faculty to effectively deliver AIWMU’s adapted curriculum.