Covering trauma, joint, spine, microsurgery, and bone tumors — a high-demand specialty for Belt & Road countries where trauma and degenerative disease are prevalent.
For the same specialty, the three schools have different strengths and entry points — the basis for matching a training provider to your needs.
The Sixth People's Hospital is the National Orthopedic Medical Center, the origin of "limb replantation" and "the Chinese hand", internationally renowned for trauma orthopedics, microsurgery, and joint reconstruction.
Known for Huashan Hospital orthopedics and sports medicine, with a relatively focused scale and comprehensive strength.
West China Hospital orthopedics ranks among the top nationwide, with complete joint, spine, trauma, and bone-tumor subspecialties — a western China center for orthopedic care and training.
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 (basic internal fixation · assistant entry) → Intermediate (routine procedures · independent operation) → Advanced (complex joint/spine procedures · 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.
Orthopedic anatomy + imaging interpretation + recorded procedures, LMS exam release
Fracture model reduction & fixation + arthroscopy trainer, OSATS scoring
Cadaver specimen + ex-vivo joint practice, dual scoring
Sheep arthroscopy, porcine spine fixation, full live-surgery workflow
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 | Orthopedics Beginner Skills Certificate | Chinese training center + partner hospital joint seal | competent as assistant / basic fixation |
| Intermediate | Authorization for Independent Routine Orthopedic Procedures | Lead preceptor signature + training center official certification | granted independent operating rights for routine fracture procedures |
| Advanced | Advanced Orthopedics · 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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