Southern University of Science and Technology

Southern University of Science and Technology

Shenzhen, China
2016 - 2018

Overview

Johns Hopkins Medicine International and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine signed a two-year collaborative agreement in July 2016 to advise the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China, on the planning and initial development of a new medical school. This new public research university aims to become a global leader in science, engineering, and life and health sciences.   

About Our Agreement

Under the agreement, Johns Hopkins Medicine International and SUSTech will focus on:

  • Knowledge transfer
  • Faculty members and academic exchanges, including observerships in Baltimore
  • Johns Hopkins experts will provide comprehensive support and advice to the SUSTech-led medical school planning committee in areas such as:
    • Curriculum and faculty development
    • Admissions and educational administration policy 
    • Facilities and technology infrastructure
    • Clinical clerkship 
    • Hospital affiliations