The Department of Rheumatology and Immunology at the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) offers a comprehensive training program focusing on autoimmune diseases and rheumatic disorders. This program is designed to cultivate medical professionals with expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of rheumatic and immunological diseases. Throughout the training, participants will acquire extensive clinical skills and research tools, laying a solid foundation for careers in clinical practice and academic research.
• Training covers a wide range of autoimmune and rheumatic diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and systemic sclero
• Develop proficiency in diagnosing and managing common and complex rheumatic diseases.
• Gain experience in using
The program offers training experiences ranging from 2 weeks to 6 months, with flexible arrangements based on participants' needs and interests.
• Fellows: Completion of a general internal medicine residency program
• Residents: Enrollment in or completion of a residency program in internal medicine.
• Students: Final-year medical students with a letter of good standing from their medical school dean.
Focus Areas:
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
• Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
• Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
• Vasculitis
• Gout and Metabolic Arthritis
• Sjögren’s Syndrome
Skills:
• Clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Joint aspiration and injection techniques
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound
• Immunological testing interpretation
• Multidisciplinary patient management
· Monday:
o Introduction & Welcome
o Program Overview and Objectives
o Department Introduction
· Tuesday:
o Outpatient Clinic Observation
o Academic Lecture
o Basic Diagnostic Skills Training
• Wednesday:
o Professor’s Round
o Case-Based Discussion
o Research Training
• Thursday:
o Hands-on Clinical Skills Training
o Joint Injection Techniques
o Imaging Interpretation Session
• Friday:
o Journal Club
o Weekly MDT Conference
o Clinical Skills Training
o Wrap-Up and Feedback Session
Faculty members provide regular evaluations based on core competencies such as patient care, medical knowledge, communication skills, and professionalism. Participants receive both verbal and written feedback throughout the program.
Director of Rheumatology Department
Dr. Lin is senior physician in the Division of Rheumatic and Autoimmune Diseases. Dr. Lin earned her Ph.D. at Zhejiang University, pursued Post-doctoral Research Fellowship at the Institution of Rheumatology, University of Luebeck, Germany. She focuses on fundamental and clinical research of rheumatoid arthritis and sjogren syndrome.
Deputy director of Rheumatology Department
Dr. Cao focuses on the clinical and translational research of systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, myositis associated interstitial lung disease and is skilled in musculoskeletal ultrasound
Deputy director of Rheumatology Department
Dr. Xu is interested in diagnosis and treatment of common and rare rheumatic immune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, gout, Behçet's syndrome, Sjögren's syndrome, and vasculitis. She also focuses on treatment of obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome.
Fees：The program is free of charge.
Yini Ke
Education Program Coordinator
Phone: 13732239318
Email: yinike@zju.edu.cn