Prof Zhong Wang
Chief Physician, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor
Position: Director of the Department of General Practice and Health Medicine
Specialization: Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation, Emergency Cardiac Function Monitoring and Support, Acute Poisoning
Affiliation: Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital
Biography
Professor Zhong Wang is a distinguished Chief Physician, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor serving as the Director of the Department of General Practice and Health Medicine at Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital. His expertise encompasses cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation, emergency cardiac function monitoring and support, and acute poisoning management.
Educational Background
Professor Wang began his medical journey in 1981 when he enrolled at China Medical University. In 1985, he entered Beijing Union Medical College for his internship, where he trained under Professor Shao Xiaohong, the founder of emergency medicine in China. In 1986, he became the first resident physician in the emergency medicine department at the hospital, marking the beginning of his distinguished career in this specialized field.
Early Career and Development
In 2000, Professor Wang was appointed Deputy Director of the Emergency Department at Beijing Union Medical College Hospital. During this period, he led the development of critical standards that would shape emergency medicine in China, including the Ministry of Health's "Standardized Process Standards for Hospital Emergency Departments" and the "Standards for Patient Condition Handover Between Pre-hospital Emergency Institutions and Hospital Emergency Departments."
Leadership During SARS Crisis
During the 2003 SARS outbreak, Professor Wang served as the overall commander of the SARS ward in the East Campus of Beijing Union Medical College Hospital. Under his leadership, the hospital achieved remarkable success with no patient deaths and no healthcare worker infections. Furthermore, his team successfully isolated coronavirus specimens that were used for vaccine development, contributing significantly to the national response to the epidemic.
Transition to Tsinghua Changgung Hospital
In 2012, Professor Wang was transferred to Tsinghua University to participate in the establishment of Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital. In 2016, he established the General Practice Department, which was subsequently approved as a national-level resident physician standardized training base. This achievement demonstrated his commitment to developing the next generation of medical professionals through comprehensive training programs.
Research Contributions
Professor Wang has made significant contributions to medical literature and standards development. He participated in the revision of the 2010 "Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China" and authored the "Clinical Drug Guide." His research interests focus on emergency cardiac function support, sepsis prevention and blockade, and metabolic syndrome management.
Academic and Professional Positions
Professor Wang holds several prestigious academic positions, including Vice President of the Emergency Physicians Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association and Vice Chairman of the Beijing Emergency Medical Association. These roles reflect his standing as a leading figure in emergency medicine and general practice in China.
Digital Health Innovation
Professor Wang has been at the forefront of integrating digital health solutions with traditional medical practice. He has promoted the combination of family doctor contract models with smart family doctor service systems. In Guizhou, he established a grassroots doctor training base and launched the "Tsinghua General Practice Clinical Capability Enhancement Project," which covers 7 provinces across China.
Community Engagement and Service
Demonstrating his commitment to accessible healthcare, Professor Wang maintains a regular schedule of grassroots clinic visits, providing direct medical care to communities. He has also developed remote medical services and integrated medical and elderly care services, extending quality healthcare to underserved populations and pioneering new models of healthcare delivery.
Vision and Impact
Professor Wang's career exemplifies the integration of clinical excellence, academic leadership, and innovative healthcare delivery. His contributions to emergency medicine standards, his leadership during public health crises, and his pioneering work in digital health and general practice have significantly advanced medical care in China. Through his multifaceted approach combining direct patient care, education, research, and system innovation, Professor Wang continues to shape the future of healthcare delivery and medical training in China.