The Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at Peking Union Medical College Hospital has been one of the earliest bases for the development of rheumatology and talent cultivation in China since its establishment in 1980, integrating medical care, research, and education to continuously enhance the level of diagnosis and treatment in rheumatology and promote the development of rheumatology in the country. The department has established a development philosophy that prioritizes research, is grounded in education, and is fundamentally based on medical care. Currently, the department has 46 staff members, including 3 senior experts, 4 recipients of the National Personnel Department's Overseas Study Returnees Research Fund, 3 experts with government special allowances, 11 chief physicians, 12 doctoral supervisors, 10 associate chief physicians, 12 master's supervisors, 24 senior titles, 15 intermediate titles, and 22 various professional technical personnel. Among the clinical physicians under 40 years old, 100% hold doctoral degrees, and 80% have experience working in laboratories in developed Western countries. Currently, 10 members hold positions in national associations, including the Chair and Incoming Chair of the Rheumatology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, as well as the President and Vice President of the Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Physician Branch of the Chinese Physician Association, with 10 members serving in the Beijing Medical Association. The department sees over 130,000 outpatient visits annually and has 68 beds, serving critically ill and complex rheumatic patients from across the country. To promote the popularization and improvement of rheumatology in China, the department has consistently held various rheumatology workshops and academic conferences annually since its establishment, authored multiple rheumatology monographs, and conducted scientific research in line with clinical needs, achieving significant results. It is the first national doctoral degree granting point in rheumatology recognized by the Ministry of Education, a postdoctoral research station in rheumatology, a key discipline unit in rheumatology recognized by the Ministry of Education, a training base for resident physicians recognized by the Ministry of Health, a national continuing education base for rheumatology, a national clinical trial base for rheumatic drugs, and a key laboratory of the Ministry of Education, serving as a training unit for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers in rheumatology, cultivating a large number of specialized talents in rheumatology nationwide. The department has consistently ranked first in the
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published by the Fudan University Hospital Management Research Institute and remains at the forefront of the STEM rheumatology rankings in China. In recent years, thanks to the gradual increase in national investment in rheumatology and immunology diseases, supported by the SLE Technology Support Program/863 Project, the Clinical Evaluation Research Technology Platform for New Drugs in Autoimmune Diseases, and other industry research projects from the National Health and Family Planning Commission, Peking Union Medical College Hospital has led the establishment of a research network for the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Collaboration Group (CSTAR) and the National Rheumatic Disease Data Center (CRDC), collaborating with nearly 800 rheumatic disease diagnosis and treatment centers nationwide, becoming a leading collaborative organization for rheumatic disease research in the country. It has created the Chinese Rheumatic Disease Information Database, a biobank (CRIP), and a standardized training and multidisciplinary communication platform (CREP), initiating multicenter collaborative research in the field of rheumatology in China and publishing standardized diagnosis and treatment consensus in the field of rheumatology. The department has undertaken or participated in numerous national and ministerial research projects, hosted and participated in many international and domestic multicenter clinical studies as well as high-quality single-center clinical studies, published hundreds of SCI-indexed papers, and led the formulation of multiple clinical diagnosis and treatment guidelines in the field of rheumatology and immunology, receiving 12 national and provincial-level awards, including 3 National Science and Technology Progress Awards, and publishing several academic monographs. This has laid a solid foundation for conducting large-scale multicenter clinical research on autoimmune diseases that is scientifically managed, standardized, and meets international top-level standards.
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One of the earliest established rheumatology departments in China, the only national key discipline in rheumatology recognized by the Ministry of Education, and the National Clinical Research Center for Skin and Immune Diseases. For over a decade, it has consistently ranked first in the Fudan Specialty Reputation List, housing one of the largest autoantibody testing centers in the country (capable of detecting nearly a hundred types of autoantibodies), recognized internationally as a highland for the diagnosis and treatment of complex autoimmune diseases.
Comprehensive management and precise targeted therapy for complex severe autoimmune diseases, integrating fine autoantibody testing, multi-organ involvement assessment, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) consultations.
Multidisciplinary (MDT) collaborative diagnosis and treatment mechanisms for difficult rheumatic diseases, particularly skilled in rapid rescue for lupus cerebritis, lupus crisis, rapidly progressive severe vasculitis, and severe myositis.
Leading the establishment of the Chinese Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Collaboration Group (CSTAR) — the largest SLE specialized clinical database internationally, creating evidence-based precise treatment plans based on data from Chinese patients.
Principal unit of the National Rheumatic Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Data Center (CRDC), promoting the establishment of standardized diagnosis and treatment networks and quality control standards for rheumatic diseases nationwide.
Standardized individualized application of biological agents and small molecule targeted drugs (e.g., Belimumab, Tofacitinib, JAK inhibitors, IL-6R antagonists, etc.).
Precise genetic and immunopathological diagnosis of rare autoimmune diseases (e.g., Adult Still's Disease, IgG4-related Disease, Autoinflammatory Diseases, etc.).
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Renowned national rheumatology specialist with decades of clinical and research leadership. Specializes in systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, and severe autoimmune critical care.
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Discipline leader of PUMCH Rheumatology, founder of CSTAR and CRDC. Leading international authority on systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, vasculitis, and targeted biologic therapeutics in autoimmune disease.
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Senior rheumatology clinician with deep expertise in inflammatory myopathies, antiphospholipid syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, and autoimmune liver diseases.
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National authority in systemic vasculitis and Takayasu arteritis. Specializes in advanced biologic therapy for vasculitis, lupus crises, and pregnancy management in rheumatic disease patients.
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Leading authority in connective tissue disease-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (CTD-PAH), systemic sclerosis, and rare rheumatologic disorders.
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National pioneer and foremost authority in IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) and Sjögren's syndrome, establishing China's premier specialized MDT registry.
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Expert in systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and personalized therapeutic regimens for complex joint disorders.
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Specializes in Adult-Onset Still's Disease (AOSD), Takayasu arteritis, relapsing polychondritis, autoinflammatory syndromes, and fever of unknown origin.
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Specializes in treat-to-target strategies for rheumatoid arthritis, refractory gout, tophi management, and spondyloarthritis.
Associate Chief Physician, Associate Professor
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Dr. Jiang Ying is an Associate Chief Physician and Associate Professor in Rheumatology, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus and other autoimmune diseases.
Chief Physician, Associate Professor
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Dr. Xu Dong is a Chief Physician and Associate Professor in Rheumatology, with a focus on systemic lupus erythematosus and related autoimmune disorders.
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Dr. Hou Yong is a Chief Physician and Professor in Rheumatology, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus and autoimmune diseases, with extensive research experience.
Chief Physician, Professor
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Dr. You Xin is a Chief Physician and Professor in Rheumatology, with a focus on complex autoimmune disorders and extensive clinical experience.
Chief Physician, Professor
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Dr. Su Jinmei is a Chief Physician and Professor in Rheumatology, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus and related conditions, with a strong emphasis on joint interventions.
Chief Physician, Professor
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Dr. Shi Qun is a Chief Physician and Professor in Rheumatology, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor
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Dr. Shen Min is a Chief Physician and Professor in Rheumatology, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Dr. Chen Hua is a Chief Physician and Assistant Director in Rheumatology, focusing on various rheumatic diseases and their immunological mechanisms.
Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor
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Dr. Tang Fulin is a Chief Physician and Professor with a focus on systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and mixed connective tissue disease.
Chief Physician, Professor, Master's Supervisor
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Dr. Zheng Wenjie is a Chief Physician and Professor specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and spondyloarthritis.
Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor
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Dr. Yu Mengxue is a Chief Physician and Professor specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and spondyloarthritis.
Associate Chief Physician
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Dr. Liu Jinjing is an associate chief physician specializing in rheumatologic diseases, particularly Behçet's disease and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Chief Physician, Professor
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Dr. Fei Yunyun is a Chief Physician and Professor specializing in rheumatology, with a focus on systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Chief Physician
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Dr. Zhao Lidan is a Chief Physician in Rheumatology, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, with significant research contributions in autoimmune diseases.
Chief Physician, Associate Professor
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Dr. Li Jing is a Chief Physician and Associate Professor in Rheumatology, focusing on systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's syndrome, with extensive clinical training.
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Dr. Wu Chanyuan is a Chief Physician specializing in rheumatology, focusing on systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory myopathy.
Associate Chief Physician
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Dr. Zhang Shangzhu is an Associate Chief Physician in the Department of Rheumatology, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and spondyloarthritis.
Associate Chief Physician
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Dr. Zhou Jiaxin is an Associate Chief Physician in the Department of Rheumatology, with expertise in systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, systemic sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Chief Physician, Associate Professor, Master's Supervisor
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Dr. Wang Li is a Chief Physician and Associate Professor in the Department of Rheumatology, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, primary biliary cirrhosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Associate Chief Physician
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Dr. Wu Di is an Associate Chief Physician in the Department of Rheumatology, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, systemic sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Dr. Peng Linyi is an associate chief physician in rheumatology, specializing in rheumatologic diseases and IgG4-related conditions. She is actively involved in clinical research and education.
Chief Physician, Associate Professor
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Dr. Yang Huaxia is a chief physician and associate professor in rheumatology, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's syndrome.
Associate Chief Physician
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Dr. Yang Yunjiao is an Associate Chief Physician with expertise in systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, myositis, and dermatomyositis. She has a strong research background in the pathogenesis and treatment of autoimmune connective tissue diseases.
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Dr. Zhao Jiuliang is a Chief Physician and Associate Professor in the Department of Rheumatology, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Associate Chief Physician
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Dr. Jiang Nan is an associate chief physician in rheumatology, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Attending Physician
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Dr. Zhang Li is an attending physician in rheumatology, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus, neuropsychiatric lupus, Sjögren's syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Dr. Bai Wei is an attending physician in rheumatology, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus and other connective tissue diseases.
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Dr. Qiao Lin is an attending physician in rheumatology, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. She has extensive training and experience in the management of autoimmune diseases.
Associate Chief Physician
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Dr. Zhou Shuang is an associate chief physician in rheumatology, with expertise in systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, and other connective tissue diseases.
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Dr. Huang Can is an attending physician in rheumatology, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus and other connective tissue diseases.
Attending Physician
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Dr. Yang Xiaoxi is an attending physician in the Rheumatology Department at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus and inflammatory myopathy.
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Dr. Wang Ziqian is an attending physician in the Rheumatology Department at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, focusing on systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Dr. Qian Junyan is an attending physician in the Rheumatology Department at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's syndrome.
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Dr. Peng Liying is an attending physician specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus and dermatomyositis.
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