Covering laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, robotic surgery, and digestive endoscopy (EMR/ESD, ERCP) — minimal trauma, fast recovery, one of the most sought-after capabilities for Belt & Road countries.
For the same specialty, the three schools have different strengths and entry points — the basis for matching a training provider to your needs.
Ruijin Hospital's gastrointestinal MIS (Zheng Minhua's team, a pioneer of laparoscopic surgery in China), the Sixth People's Hospital minimally invasive orthopedics, and the Chest Hospital's minimally invasive thoracic surgery.
Zhongshan Hospital ranks No.2 in general & MIS nationwide (Qin Xinyu and Sun Yihong's teams); Huashan Hospital minimally invasive neurosurgery — a high-level endoscopic and laparoscopic spectrum.
West China Hospital has a complete MIS system, with laparoscopic and robotic surgery across major specialties — a key MIS training center in western China.
Building on Chinese teaching resources and a standardized large-animal training platform, this program creates a closed-loop model: online theory + local simulation + hands-on practice in China + clinical implementation + official certification.
| Dimension | Description |
|---|---|
| Three-tier progression | Beginner (Grade I–II procedures · fundamentals) → Intermediate (Grade II–III · independent operation) → Advanced (Grade III–IV · complex mastery + clinical teaching) |
| Five-stage ladder | L0 theory → L1 dry simulation → L2 wet / ex-vivo → L3 large-animal live surgery → L4 clinical preceptorship → L5 certification & authorization |
| Three-site division of labor | Online: recorded theory and live surgical review; Home country: training at your own simulation center and post-return clinical case accumulation; In China: large-animal live surgery, observation, and standardized graduation assessment |
Each level must be passed before advancing; those who fail repeat training to protect practical capability and certificate value.
General theory + specialty recordings + live review, LMS exam release
Simulator + OSATS 7-dimension scoring (laparoscopy max 35)
Ex-vivo tissue practice, GAGES 5-dimension (endoscopy max 25) + OSATS
Full live-surgery workflow, OSATS ≥28–30 (higher live standard)
Volume met + complication rate below benchmark + preceptor sign-off
Three-tier certification · tiered authorization · certificate verification
Core theory is a shared foundation across all directions; each direction only adds specialty modules.
Adapts to different trainee baselines and career needs; supports segmented participation for working physicians, minimum 10 days per visit. Large-animal cases, observation duration, and clinical case volume are all adjustable.
Entry leveling, individualized teaching, level-by-level assessment, and remediation for those who fail; certificates are issued only after passing all four assessments.
| Assessment type | Format | Passing standard |
|---|---|---|
| Theory assessment | LMS randomized exam, anti-switch online test | Advanced procedures add complication-specific management |
| Simulation assessment | OSATS international scoring, device + expert scoring, full video record | Meet minimum operation score and completion for the tier; failure triggers remediation |
| Large-animal assessment | Full live-surgery procedure, dual-instructor independent scoring | Standardized, no major errors, proper complication management; retake on failure |
| Clinical assessment | Case-volume verification, complication-rate statistics, preceptor signature, case archive | Complete tier surgery volume, complication rate below benchmark, granted operating privileges |
| Certification level | Certificate issued | Endorsement / seal | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | MIS Beginner Skills Certificate | Chinese training center + partner hospital joint seal | competent as assistant / camera holder / diagnostic procedures |
| Intermediate | Authorization for Independent Standard Procedures | Lead preceptor signature + training center official certification | granted independent operating rights for routine MIS procedures |
| Advanced | Advanced Techniques · Operator + Teacher Dual Qualification | Training center + university/society joint endorsement | complex-procedure operating + teaching qualification |
We are not an intermediary introducing you to a university.
We operate an end-to-end clinical training system — standardized curricula, real hospital rotations, preceptor certification, assessment and evaluation, insurance and emergency response, and data reporting — all coordinated by us as a single responsible entity.
So when you contact us, don't ask "which school do you know?" Instead, tell us directly: what capability your physicians need to build, and what kind of training system your institution wants to establish.
Describe your focus area, your institution, and your cooperation intent by email, and we will give you a complete project proposal — not a list of schools.
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