Shandong University is one of the earliest universities that admit international students for studying MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) in China. The training program was launched in 2002 at Shandong University School of Medicine accredited for enrolling international students for MBBS in English.

The aim of this program is to train qualified physicians and surgeons through lecturing, laboratory teaching and supervised clinical practice in six to eight years. Two teaching modes, in Chinese and English, respectively, are offered. Among the current international students of over 300 at SUSOM, most select the English teaching mode. During the first three years, students mainly study basic knowledge of humanity, culture and medicine. Clinical courses are given by clinicians and training enhanced in affiliated teaching hospitals in the following two years and the last year is for clinical rotation in different departments. Courses of study are delivered and examined fully in English. We enjoy a good reputation among international students for the high-quality teaching resource. MBBS graduates shall not only achieve the requirement as a bachelor of medicine in China who will obtains solid medical knowledge, adept clinical skill and good occupational qualities, but adapt the requirements of source of countries and international society. The current international students of 303 at SUSOM come from 23 countries and regions in Asia, Europe, America, Africa and Australia, etc.