As the autumn semester begins, Tongji Medical College at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) has implemented comprehensive measures to ensure teaching quality and create a solid foundation for medical education. The start of the new academic year marks a critical phase during the university's 15th Five-Year Plan period, with renewed focus on cultivating medical professionals armed with both technical excellence and humanistic values.

To guarantee high-quality instruction of over 100 undergraduate and graduate courses, Tongji Medical College launched a dedicated teaching support initiative prior to the semester. Led by college leadership and coordinated across functional departments, teams conducted thorough inspections of teaching buildings and laboratory facilities. The inspections covered multimedia equipment, research instruments, and smart online teaching platforms, identifying and addressing potential issues to ensure a safe, orderly, and high-quality course delivery.

The "first lesson of the semester" was introduced into specialized classrooms, featuring lectures delivered by academicians, nationally recognized teaching masters, academic leaders, and young faculty members. These sessions not only provided professional knowledge but also communicated the missions of a physician, addressing fundamental questions for every medical student: What dose it mean to be a physician and why do I choose to study medicine?

The year 2026 represents a pivotal stage in the implementation of the university's 15th Five-Year Plan. The medical professionals in the new era must be equipped with not only superb technical skills but also strong medical humanistic values when they are engaging in both clinical practice and going through the digital-intelligent transformation in teaching. Tongji Medical College remains committed to independently cultivating top-tier, innovative medical talents, deepening the integration of ideological and political education into curricula, advancing clinical teaching reforms, and coordinating digital teaching resources.

For medical students, these opening lectures mark a starting point of their journey from campus into the world of medicine. With a century of history behind it, Tongji Medical College continues to move forward on its long journey, opening new chapters by offering enhanced teaching support and high-quality courses.