From May 11 to 13, 2024, Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital and Jiahui Medical Research and Education Group (J-MED) carefully planned and held a three-day "The 2nd International Ability Improvement Training Course for General Practitioners". The aim of this training is to provide GPs with a series of customised clinical skills enhancement courses to facilitate the development of their professional competencies. In addition, the event also aims to build a bridge for Chinese and foreign general practitioners, and discuss the innovation and reform of the family doctor service model through in-depth dialogue and experience sharing. Through this platform, GPs will have the opportunity to broaden their international perspectives and understand the latest developments and trends in global medical education to better serve patients and society.
On the first day of the training, Xiang Naiqiang, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Jiahui Medical Management, Li Guodong, Former President of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA), Zhou Mi, Director of Shanghai Xuhui District Health Commission, Yao Lixia, Deputy Director of Science and Technology Education Department of Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, Zhu Yuanzhu, Director of Shanghai General Practice Education and Research Center, Pan Zhigang, Director of the Department of General Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Teng Guoliang, Director of Pediatrics of Jiahui Healthcare, Wang Rong, Director of Shanghai Standardized Training Center for Resident Doctors, J-Med/ Li Pei, general manager of NEJM Medical Frontier, came to the scene and gave high expectations and encouragement to this training program.
Group photo of guests
Guest speeches
"Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital has been training family physicians since 2018. So far, we have successfully trained 12 doctors, who have not only become the backbone of the hospital, but also play an important role in their respective positions. Our efforts have been recognized and certified accordingly. We will continue to respond to the call of the State Council to train more high-quality general practitioners in China and promote the internationalization of general practice to meet the growing demand for medical services." Chairman Xiang Naiqiang shared.
Figure 1: Xiang Naiqiang, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Jiahui Medical Management
Former President of WONCA, Francis Lee, shared his vision for family medicine:
"We are committed to promoting research and training in family medicine to enhance the professionalism and knowledge of family doctors, which will help to continuously improve medical practice and provide higher quality medical services. To enhance the international competence of general practitioners, our workshops will cover the latest developments and trends in international family medicine, intercultural communication and medical services, international health systems and policy, learning and research skills, teamwork and leadership. We look forward to the success of the training, and we can inspire each other in the exchange and jointly promote the progress of family medicine. Thank you for participating. ”
Figure 2: Li Guodong, former president of the World Organization of Family Physicians (WONCA).
Zhou Mi, Director of the Shanghai Xuhui District Health Commission, is full of expectations for the training:
"Shanghai, and Xuhui District in particular, is firmly on its way to becoming a world of excellence, and the realization of this goal requires an excellent healthcare system. As the core of the system, the hierarchical diagnosis and treatment system must be built based on international rules, which requires us to cultivate a team of general practitioners with an international perspective. Jiahui's efforts in this direction have made significant contributions to the development of Shanghai's health service industry. I sincerely wish the hospital continued progress under the leadership of all leaders, and hope that this training can become a model for general practitioner training in Shanghai, and its influence and professional level can continue to rise. ”
Figure 3: Zhou Mi, Director of the Health Commission of Xuhui District, Shanghai
Yao Lixia, Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Education Department of the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, affirmed the training:
"Shanghai attaches great importance to the training of general practitioners, and a large number of general practitioner residents are recruited every year, and general practitioners in community health centers are the key to the success of hierarchical diagnosis and treatment. We are grateful for Jiahui International Hospital's contribution in enhancing the internationalization of training, and we look forward to providing more opportunities for general practitioners in the future to promote the success of medical reform and the improvement of medical services." ”
Figure 4: Yao Lixia, Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Education Department of the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission
Zhu Yuanzhu, director of the Shanghai General Practice Education and Research Center, believes that the training is in line with the national strategy:
"The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China once again emphasized that the protection of people's health will be placed in the strategic position of priority development, and serving the national strategy is the original intention and mission of our general practitioners. Strengthening the health management of major chronic diseases and improving the ability of disease prevention and treatment and health management at the grassroots level have become important topics. In the cultivation of medical talents, it has become a new direction to cultivate compound general medical talents with the ability to combine medical treatment and prevention. The Shanghai Municipal Government and the Health and Family Planning Commission attach great importance to the cultivation of general medicine talents, and are committed to the exploration of high-quality interdisciplinary talent training models to make greater contributions to people's health. ”
Figure 5: Zhu Yuanzhu, Director of Shanghai General Practice Education and Research Center
Pan Zhigang, Director of the Department of General Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, has high hopes for the training:
"First of all, I would like to warmly congratulate you on the success of the second International Training Course in General Practice. Today's training is packed with classmates, which not only marks a significant increase in our influence, but also the result of the unremitting efforts of all colleagues. Looking ahead, I am looking forward to the future. With the strong support of the National Health Commission and all leaders, I believe that through the joint efforts of our team, we can achieve deeper cooperation, make full use of international resources, improve the all-round capabilities of doctors, and promote the further development of general medicine. Thank you to all participants for their hard work and wish you all a wealth of knowledge and experience in the workshop. ”
Figure 6: Pan Zhigang, Director of the Department of General Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Teng Guoliang, Director of Pediatrics at Jiahui Healthcare, shared the importance of pediatrics in general practice:
"During my time working in specialist hospitals, I had a limited understanding of the competence of a general practitioner. However, with an in-depth understanding of the field of general practice, I realized that the ability of GPs to deal with a wide range of patients, especially pediatric patients, far exceeded my expectations. Although paediatricians treat about 90,000 children each year, another 40,000 to 50,000 patients rely on general practitioners in other specialties such as ophthalmology, dentistry, otolaryngology, and especially in emergency departments. While there are four well-known children's hospitals in Shanghai, hospitals like Zhongshan and Huashan do not have paediatrics, highlighting the need for training in general practice. This training can enhance the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment skills of doctors and provide patients with more comprehensive medical services. ”
Figure 7: Teng Guoliang, director of the Department of Pediatrics at Jiahui Medical
Finally, Qiu Ling, Director of the Department of General Medicine and Health Management of Jiahui Healthcare, shared:
"Jiahui's general practice features go beyond the emphasis on comprehensive training and communication skills. Our mission is to demonstrate the full spectrum of primary care, to focus on disease treatment and prevention, and to shoulder our global health mission. To reiterate, internationalization is not just about receiving foreign patients or interacting with foreign doctors, it is a deep insight into global health. This requires us to continue to maintain a positive and enterprising attitude, continue to explore, and have the courage to innovate in order to achieve continuous progress. ”
Figure 8: Qiu Ling, Director of the Department of General Medicine and Health Management Center of Jiahui Healthcare
During the three-day general practitioner training, the course content is rich and diverse, and the lecturers participating in the lectures are from domestic and international well-known experts in the field of general practice, as well as general practitioners and specialists from Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital. The content of the first day of training included a number of important topics: Li Guodong, former President of the World Organization of Family Physicians (WONCA), introduced the theme of the 2024 World Family Doctor Day WFDD: "Healthy Earth, Healthy People", Dr. Victoria KING and Dr. Zhu Zhu, general practitioners of Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital, discussed women's health, and Dr. Teng Guoliang and Dr. Zhu Yan, directors of pediatrics of Jiahui Healthcare, shared their ideas on the diagnosis and treatment of common and frequent diseases in children. Dr. Wei Jiang, Director of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine at Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital, discussed mental health, Dr. Keiko YANO and Dr. Yang Mengping, General Practitioners of Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital, shared Preventive Medicine: Adult Vaccine Service, and finally Dr. Peter LEE and Dr. Zheng Chen, General Practitioners of Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital, shared their communication skills with patients.
The morning of the second day of the training focused on the key topics of functional medicine. Wang Shuyan, Vice President of the Functional Medicine Branch of the China Health Management Association, Chen Liying, Director of the Department of General Medicine, Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, and He Rongrong, General Practitioner of Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital, each discussed in depth the various aspects of functional medicine, presenting rich and profound content for the participants. In the afternoon, topics covered a topic on weight management by Dr. Crystal HUA and Dr. Zhong Yingjie from Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital, geriatrics and palliative care by Dr. Jian Wang, introduction by Dr. Peng Chen on the application of common skin diseases and cryotherapy in general practice outpatient clinics, and finally by Magdalena NECEK and Dr. Ye Shasha from Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital, who shared their work experience as foreign general practitioners in China.
The training received positive response and enthusiastic participation from Shanghai general practitioners, that is, nearly 150 general practitioners from various regions of Shanghai gathered together to learn and communicate together.
Since its establishment, Jiahui Medical has not only continuously optimized the international diagnosis and treatment model and strengthened the construction of medical quality, but also continued to focus on the long-term training of medical and health professionals to promote the integration of China's medical clinical skills with international standards.
Based on evidence-based medicine and matching with a high-level and international teaching team, Jiahui International Hospital has established the "General Practitioner Training Program" certified by the World Association of Family Doctors (WONCA), the first "Resident Doctor Training Program" and "Emergency Doctor Training Program" in China. To share overseas advanced knowledge and skills in general practice, international medical standards and practical experience.
In the future, Jiahui Medical will continue to deepen medical education, continue to promote the discipline construction and talent training plan in the medical field, establish a more complete education system, promote the development of interdisciplinary research and promote the improvement of professional skills, and strengthen global cooperation and exchanges, so as to improve the global vision and adaptability of medical talents.
Group photo of all the trainees after the training