The Department of Emergency Medicine at Peking Union Medical College Hospital is responsible for emergency and rescue services within the hospital. Since its establishment in 1983, the department has developed a comprehensive service system, becoming a specialized platform with a reasonable talent structure and clinical emergency capabilities, leading in medical technology, emergency medicine education, and academic research in China. It is currently the president unit of the Emergency Physicians Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, the former chair unit of the Emergency Medicine Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, the chair unit of the Beijing Emergency Quality Control and Improvement Center, and the chair unit of the National Health and Family Planning Commission's Emergency Quality Control Center.
In 1983, Professor Chen Minzhang, then president of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, approved the establishment of an independent emergency department, the first of its kind in China. Dr. Shao Xiaohong served as the first director and is recognized as one of the founders and pioneers of emergency medicine in China, also serving as the first and second chair of the Emergency Medicine Branch of the Chinese Medical Association established in 1987. In 1992, Professor Zhou Yushu took over as department head, followed by Professor Ma Sui in 1997 and Professor Yu Xuezhong in 2005. Through years of development, the dedication and efforts of generations of emergency personnel have led to its growth from inception to a robust department. All emergency staff uphold the spirit of 'rigor, excellence, diligence, and dedication,' writing a glorious history of emergency medicine at Peking Union Medical College Hospital with their unwavering medical aspirations, noble ethics, superb skills, and rigorous academic attitudes.
The Department of Emergency Medicine currently has over 30 emergency physicians and more than 100 emergency nurses, including 3 chief physicians, 5 associate chief physicians, 3 doctoral supervisors, 3 master's supervisors, and 35 emergency specialists, with over 70% of physicians being young and mid-career professionals, and more than 90% having international training experience. After moving into a new emergency building in 2012, the working area expanded to over 8,000 square meters, including 7 areas: emergency triage rooms, emergency resuscitation rooms, emergency observation rooms, emergency comprehensive wards, and emergency ICUs, with over 150 beds, including 70 monitored beds. The department handles a significant clinical workload, with an average of about 200,000 emergency patients annually and a daily emergency volume of 500-600. By establishing a comprehensive triage system, emergency monitoring protocols, emergency response plans for sudden incidents, and green channels, the department has improved work efficiency, providing more convenient and humane services to patients, firmly adhering to the principles of 'high speed, high efficiency, and high responsibility.'
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the emergency department also plays an active role in education. As early as 1985, Professor Shao Xiaohong edited the first major textbook on emergency medicine in China, 'Emergency Clinical Medicine.' Subsequently, Professors Ma Sui and Yu Xuezhong edited several large textbooks, including 'Emergency Medicine,' 'Modern Emergency Medicine,' 'Modern Diagnosis and Treatment of Emergency Conditions,' 'Peking Union Medical College Emergency Rescue Manual,' and 'Differential Diagnosis of Critical Conditions,' making significant contributions to the development of emergency medicine in China. The department trains 10 doctoral and master's students annually, 20-30 residents, and 29-30 fellows. In recent years, it has gradually introduced E-Training core courses in emergency clinical practice and iTEACHER training courses for emergency physicians, currently serving as the training base for emergency medicine residents in Beijing, the American Heart Association (AHA) CPR training base, the clinical skills training and assessment center in Beijing, and the National Emergency Medicine Quality Control Center.
In terms of research, the emergency department has recently received funding from various sources, including the National Health and Family Planning Commission's industry fund, the National Natural Science Foundation, the Ministry of Education's innovation team fund, the Peking Union Medical College innovation team fund, and the '12th Five-Year Plan' major infectious disease special fund. It has conducted in-depth research in areas such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, severe pneumonia, and poisoning, publishing over 10 SCI articles and more than 30 articles in core Chinese journals annually, and obtaining several international and national patents.
The emergency department consistently adheres to a clinical foundation, characterized by addressing critical conditions and complex diseases, prioritizing emergency medical safety and quality as vital, fostering a culture of emergency medicine at Peking Union Medical College Hospital as a driving force, maintaining a leading position in the overall level of emergency clinical practice in China, and setting this as its development goal. In the future, it will continue to focus on medical practice, strengthen teaching and research efforts, promote talent development, and continuously improve its medical quality and standards through more refined systems, scientific management, smooth workflows, and a rational talent structure, striving towards the goal of becoming a world-class emergency medicine department.
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Since its establishment, it has consistently topped the national emergency medicine specialty reputation list and serves as a core unit of the National Emergency Medicine Quality Control Center. It undertakes medical rescue for major emergencies and acts as the first line of defense for national-level complex critical conditions, earning the reputation that 'the emergency department is not only a window to Peking Union Medical College Hospital but also an entry point for complex diseases.'
Implementing the 'Three-Phase Emergency Care System' of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, integrating triage, resuscitation, and observation/comprehensive ward into a seamless process, facilitating rapid multidisciplinary consultations across the hospital.
The 'Three-Phase Emergency Care System': seamless integration of triage—resuscitation—observation/comprehensive ward, establishing a benchmark for the national green channel for critical emergencies
A '24-hour multidisciplinary rapid consultation mechanism for complex critical conditions' supported by top specialties across the hospital
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), bedside blood purification (CRRT), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for advanced life support in critical emergencies
Leading the development of multiple national emergency clinical guidelines and expert consensus on critical conditions, undertaking national-level training for advanced emergency medicine professionals
Rapid screening and specific detoxification treatment for acute poisonings
Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor
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National leader in emergency medicine and acute critical care, specializing in advanced resuscitation, septic shock management, and emergency ECMO life support.
Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor
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Pioneering figure in Chinese emergency medicine, leading national quality standards, rapid critical care workflows, and emergency resuscitation frameworks.
Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor
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Expert in targeted temperature management for neuroprotection, extracorporeal CPR (ECPR), and septic shock hemodynamics.
Chief Physician, Professor
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Dr. Li Yi is a Chief Physician and Professor in the Emergency Department, specializing in emergency critical illness, particularly shock and acute respiratory failure.
Associate Chief Physician, Associate Professor
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Dr. Han Hong is an Associate Chief Physician and Associate Professor in the Emergency Department, focusing on critical and emergency conditions.
Chief Physician, Professor
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Dr. Liu Jihai is a Chief Physician and Professor in the Emergency Department, specializing in hemodynamic monitoring and trauma care.
Associate Chief Physician, Associate Professor
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Dr. Du Tiekuan is an Associate Chief Physician and Associate Professor in the Emergency Department, with expertise in managing severe pancreatitis.
Attending Physician
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Dr. Li Bo is an Attending Physician in the Emergency Department, specializing in internal medicine emergencies.
Attending Physician
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Dr. Zhao Haiping is an Attending Physician in the Emergency Department, focusing on the management of emergency internal medicine diseases.
Associate Chief Physician, Lecturer
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Dr. Xu Jin is an Associate Chief Physician and Lecturer in the Emergency Department, specializing in critical care medicine and airway management.
Attending Physician
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Dr. Gu Ming is an Attending Physician in the Emergency Department, focusing on the management of emergency internal medicine diseases.
Associate Chief Physician
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Dr. Xu Shengyong is an Associate Chief Physician in the Emergency Department, specializing in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and severe pneumonia management.
Associate Chief Physician
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Dr. Shi Di is an Associate Chief Physician in the Emergency Department, specializing in emergency resuscitation techniques and bedside ultrasound examination.
Chief Physician, Professor
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Dr. Liu Yecheng is a Chief Physician and Professor in the Emergency Department, specializing in emergency critical care and resuscitation.
Associate Chief Physician
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Dr. Zhang Hui is an Associate Chief Physician in the Emergency Department, focusing on emergency critical care and advanced organ function support techniques.
Attending Physician
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Gui Yaosong is a Attending Physician at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, specializing in the diagnosis and comprehensive clinical care of Recognition and Management of Clinical Critical Emergencies.
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Wang Chunting is a Attending Physician at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, specializing in the diagnosis and comprehensive clinical care of Rescue of Critically Ill Patients, Especially Severe Pneumonia, Diagnosis and Treatment of Immunocompromised Patients.
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Dr. Qi Yanmeng is an Attending Physician specializing in the diagnosis and management of common critical conditions in emergency medicine. He has a strong clinical background in emergency care.
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Dr. Cui Qinghong is an Attending Physician with over a decade of experience in emergency medicine, focusing on respiratory infections and critical conditions. She excels in comprehensive patient management.
Associate Chief Physician, Associate Professor
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Dr. Liu Anlei is an Associate Chief Physician specializing in the management of fever, cough, sputum production, and dyspnea in emergency settings. He has expertise in critical care and emergency medicine.
Associate Chief Physician
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Dr. Dai Jiayuan is an Associate Chief Physician specializing in rare diseases and the assessment and treatment of undiagnosed difficult diseases in emergency medicine. She has a strong background in clinical education.
Attending Physician
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Dr. Chai Jingjing is an Attending Physician specializing in critical care medicine and hemodynamic monitoring. She is involved in the treatment of respiratory and critical conditions.
Attending Physician
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Dr. Wang Jiangshan is an Attending Physician specializing in precision cardiopulmonary resuscitation and trauma management in emergency medicine. He is actively involved in medical education.
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Dr. Song Li is an Attending Physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of internal medicine diseases and critical illnesses. She has extensive experience in emergency care.
Associate Chief Physician
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Dr. Yang Jing is an Attending Physician in Emergency Medicine, specializing in respiratory failure, severe pneumonia, and acute severe autoimmune diseases.
Attending Physician
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Dr. Li Yan is an Attending Physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine, specializing in critical care medicine.
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Dr. Sheng Yaqi is an Attending Physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of critical illnesses.
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Dr. Yang Jing is an Attending Physician in Emergency Medicine, specializing in respiratory failure, severe pneumonia, and acute severe autoimmune diseases.
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Dr. Liu Shuang is an Attending Physician in Emergency Medicine, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of common emergency diseases and critical illness.
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Dr. Cao Guanghui is an Attending Physician in Emergency Medicine, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of common emergency internal medicine diseases.
Attending Physician
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Dr. Liu Yang is an Attending Physician in Emergency Medicine, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of common emergency internal medicine diseases.
Attending Physician
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Dr. Song Xiao is an Attending Physician in Emergency Medicine, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of critical illnesses, particularly severe pneumonia and acute pancreatitis.
Attending Physician
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Dr. Zong Liang is an Attending Physician in Emergency Medicine, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of common emergency diseases.
Resident Physician
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Dr. Wang Ya is a resident physician in emergency medicine, specializing in pulmonary infections. She has extensive experience in emergency clinical practice and has participated in various training programs.
Resident Physician
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Dr. Han Xu is a resident physician in the Emergency Department at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, specializing in the treatment of emergency critical illnesses.
Resident Physician
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Dr. Jiang Hui is a resident physician in the Emergency Department at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, focusing on critical illnesses and hemodynamic monitoring.
Resident Physician
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Dr. Shi Lin is a resident physician in the Emergency Department at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, specializing in critical ultrasound techniques and sepsis management.
Resident Physician
Dr. Zhou Lingli is a resident physician in the Emergency Department at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, currently pursuing a clinical medical doctorate.
Resident Physician
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Yuan Yuan is a Resident Physician in the Emergency Department, specializing in Emergency and Critical Care Management. She obtained her MD from Peking Union Medical College and completed a clinical postdoctoral fellowship at Peking Union Medical College Hospital.
Resident Physician
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Sun Han is a Resident Physician in the Emergency Department, focusing on Critical Care Medicine. He graduated with a doctorate from Peking Union Medical College and has participated in a postdoctoral training program in the same department.
Attending Physician
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Ma Shicheng is an Attending Physician in the Emergency Department, with expertise in the Recognition and Treatment of Critical Emergencies. She holds a Master's degree from Peking University and has extensive experience in emergency medicine.
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Liu Fang is an Attending Physician in the Emergency Department, specializing in the Rapid Assessment and Treatment of Critically Ill Patients and Hemodynamic Monitoring and Management. She is also a lecturer for mechanical ventilation training courses.
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Tang Hanqi is an Attending Physician in the Emergency Department, focusing on Emergency Care and Resuscitation. She completed her clinical postdoctoral training at Peking Union Medical College Hospital after obtaining her MD from Tsinghua University.
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