The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (重庆医科大学附属第一医院) was founded in 1957 by faculty from the original Shanghai First Medical College, who relocated to Chongqing. Today it is one of China's largest public hospitals — #59 nationally on the Fudan Hospital Ranking — with 4,616 beds and 17 National Clinical Key Specialties. Its neurology, infectious disease, and geriatric medicine programmes are among the most recognised in western China. Whether it is the right option for your situation depends on your diagnosis and objectives — China Care helps you work that out before you travel.
The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (重庆医科大学附属第一医院) was founded in 1957 by faculty from the original Shanghai First Medical College (now Fudan University Shanghai Medical College) who relocated to Chongqing. Today it is one of China's largest public hospitals, with 4,616 beds and 17 National Clinical Key Specialties, integrating medical care, teaching, research, prevention, and international medical services.
The hospital's strengths are particularly pronounced in neurology (including neuro-interventional surgery and stroke care), infectious diseases, geriatric medicine, and respiratory care. It is recognised as a key referral centre for complex cases across the Chongqing region and western China. The Shanghai heritage continues to shape its clinical culture and academic standards.
For international patients, the hospital has established an international medical service pathway with English-capable coordination. China Care complements this by providing end-to-end coordination — from initial case review and department matching to on-the-ground interpretation and logistics throughout your stay in Chongqing.
Founded by faculty from Shanghai First Medical College, the hospital inherited a tradition of clinical rigour that continues to shape its culture and academic standards. For patients who value a teaching-hospital environment with strong research integration, this heritage is a meaningful advantage when weighing hospital options.
One of the highest concentrations of nationally recognised departments in western China. This breadth enables comprehensive multidisciplinary care, so a patient with overlapping conditions can often be managed within a single coordinated hospital system rather than referred across multiple institutions.
Chongqing is a major western China hub with direct flights from most large Chinese cities and growing international connectivity. Treatment costs at CQMU First are generally lower than equivalent care in Beijing or Shanghai for comparable clinical quality. For patients from inland China or Southwest Asia, Chongqing is often more convenient and cost-effective. China Care helps you evaluate the full cost-benefit before travel.
Finding a hospital's name is easy. Knowing whether it's actually the right one for your situation is much harder — that's where China Care helps.
Most international patients researching CQMU First are unsure whether it's genuinely the right fit for their case, or whether another hospital might serve them better. China Care helps you answer questions like:
The departments most commonly accessed by international patients coordinated through China Care at CQMU First Hospital.
Finding a hospital is the easy part. Understanding whether it's the right one for your situation is harder — China Care guides you through that, from initial guidance through to on-the-ground support in Chongqing.
Send your medical records, imaging reports, and a brief description of your condition and treatment goals. For neurological or chronic conditions, include prior diagnostic workup and treatment history. This step is free and helps us understand whether CQMU First — or another hospital — may be worth exploring for your case.
free · 1–2 daysChina Care registers your case with CQMU First's international medical service, translates your medical records and referral documents, and confirms your appointment date, department, and specialist before you book travel — all coordinated in English on your behalf. This is a fixed-fee service, agreed with you upfront. Already in China? Skip this step — China Care can arrange direct escort and interpretation for your own visit instead.
Hospital Access · fixed fee · confirmed appointmentWith your appointment confirmed, you travel to Chongqing for your own in-person consultation. The specialist reviews your case in person, confirms the treatment plan, and provides a formal cost estimate — this step cannot be completed remotely at a public hospital. China Care's bilingual coordinator accompanies you throughout. Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport serves direct flights from most major Chinese cities.
in-person consultation · treatment plan & cost estimate issuedChina Care remains available for interpretation during consultations, assistance with hospital processes, and coordination of follow-up documentation after your return home. We ensure your discharge summary and clinical reports are translated and sent to your referring physician.
continuous support · bilingual coordinationWhichever stage you're at, China Care's role is the same: help you make an informed decision, not just a booking.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for general reference purposes only and may be subject to change. Patients should confirm service availability, pricing, and clinical details directly with the hospital. China Care does not provide medical advice or guarantee clinical outcomes.
CQMU First is one of China's largest and most academically grounded hospitals, but whether it's the right one for your situation depends on your diagnosis, your treatment goals, and your preferences. China Care helps you find the answer — before you travel.
Free initial case review · Fixed coordination fee · Pay the hospital directly for all medical costs
Flexible booking · Free rescheduling up to 24h before your appointment