Wenzhou Medical University (WMU), established in 1912 in Zhejiang Province, is a distinguished provincial university. In 2023, it became a co-developed university supported by the National Health Commission and the Zhejiang Provincial Government and joined the province's “High-Level University Construction” initiative. WMU is among China's pioneering universities authorised to award master’s and doctoral degrees, with 15 disciplines ranked in the top 1% globally according to ESI, including Clinical Medicine, Pharmacology, and Toxicology, which are ranked in the top 0.1%.

The university maintains partnerships with more than 170 international universities and aims to be a world-class medical institution.

Accredited in 1993 to recruit international students, WMU established the School of International Education in 2006 and now offers five full-English degree programs in clinical medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and biotechnology.

About the 2026 Summer Internship Programme

The WMU One-Month Short-Term Internship Programme (Summer 2026) provides international medical/biomedical students with opportunities to gain structured clinical exposure, research training, academic workshops, and cross-cultural experience in one of China’s leading medical universities.

Duration: 4 weeks （July19-August 16, 2026)

Programme Track: Clinical Internship Track (Hospital Observership & Ward Exposure)

Research Internship Track (Basic/Translational Research Labs)

Hybrid Track (Clinical + Research + Academic Activities)

Programme Objectives

•Provide structured exposure to clinical departments and hospital workflow.

•Introduce students to basic and translational research methodologies.

•Enhance students’ medical knowledge through seminars, case discussions, and workshops.

•Facilitate international exchange and multicultural learning.

•Build academic networking opportunities with WMU faculty.

•Provide participants with a WMU Internship Completion Certificate.

Eligibility Criteria

•Undergraduate or graduate students in:

◦Medicine (MBBS/MD)

◦Nursing

◦ Pharmacy

◦biotechnology

◦Other health-related fields

•Proficient in English (instruction language)

•In good academic standing

•Able to commit full-time for 4 weeks

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Programme Structure

Clinical Internship Track

Departments to choose:

•Internal Medicine

• Surgery

• Paediatrics

•Gynaecology & Obstetrics

•Dermatology

•Radiology

•ENT

•Ophthalmology

•Clinical Pharmacy

•Nursing

•Clinical laboratory

Activities:

•Ward / OPD observation

•Case presentations

•Grand rounds & morning meetings

•Skills workshops (under supervision

Research Internship Track

Hosted in WMU laboratories under research supervisors.

Fields to choose from:

• Pharmacy

•medical science

•biotechnology

Activities:

•Lab shadowing

•Basic experimental techniques

•Research group meetings

•Mini-project under a mentor

Academic & Cultural Activities

•Orientation programme

•Case discussions

•Chinese culture experience (tea, calligraphy, TCM workshops, cultural immersions)

•Campus tour & local exploration programs

•Closing ceremony + certificate awarding

Benefits for Participants

•Hands-on exposure to real medical environments in China

•Access to top hospitals and research laboratories

•Mentorship from WMU clinicians and researchers

•Multicultural learning environment

•Academic enrichment (seminars, workshops, PBL)

•WMU official Certificate of Internship Completion

•Opportunity for future exchanges or extended internships

How to Apply

Who Can Apply

This programme is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in higher education institutions outside China, as well as employed teachers and early-career researchers.

Required Documents:

•Application Form (online)

•CV / Resume

•Passport copy

•Motivation letter (max. 500 words)

•Student ID/proof of enrolment

•Transcript (optional but recommended)

Application Timeline:

•Opens: January 2026 Deadline: April 15, 2026

•Notification: May 10-30, 2026

Programme Fee:

•Tuition/training fee, field trip fee and Accommodation fee: Waived

•Students cover:

◦International travel

◦Meals (except those pre-arranged)

◦Personal expenses

Application Materials:

lTranscript (in English), Scanned or electronic copy of the official transcript issued by your current university;

lCurrent student status certificate;

lOrdinary passport within the validity period (Scanned colour copy);

lApplicants whose native language is not English speaking should provide scanned colour copies of proof of English proficiency.

lOther supplementary documents as required by WMU.

How to Submit:

lStep 1: Applicants should click to apply for the “2026 Summer Clinical Program”, fill in the application form, and upload all the application materials in the online application system: (https://wmu.at0086.cn/student).

lStep 2: The online application system will issue the invitation letter once the application requirements are met. Please check the online application system account or email frequently during the application period.

lStep 3: Check your email mailbox, including junk/spam, frequently for the Visa Application Form for Study in China (DQ Form) (Note: The admission standard is receiving the DQ Form).

lStep 4: Check your email frequently for any further notices from WMU.

Schedule Overview:

The program schedule is subject to change based on real-time conditions, and any updates will be communicated via the WeChat groups.

School of International Studies, Wenzhou Medical University, Chashan Higher Education Park, Wenzhou, China

Email: wzmczs@126.com

Phone: +86-577- 86699031

Website: www.wmu.edu.cn

“Where medical education meets global practice.”