Han Qing-quan
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Han Qingquan (1884~1921), was a Chinese doctor
, educator and pioneer of modern medical service and public health in China.
, Ningbo
, Zhejiang Province in (Late) Qing Dynasty
. His courtesy name (zì)
was Shi-hong (士泓). From 1899 to 1902, Han studied in Hangzhou
, at Hangzhou Yang-Zheng School (養正書塾, pre-existence
of current Hangzhou No.4 Middle School and Hangzhou High School
) and later at the Middle School of Hangzhou Prefecture (杭州府中學堂).
In the 28th Year of Guangxu Era
(1902), Han was selected (as one of the 15) and financially supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Government and Hangzhou Prefectural Government to pursue study in Japan. During the first two years, Han was enrolled at the Kōbun Hira (Japanese: 弘文学院) and studied Japanese and general courses. During this period, Han was also a classmate and friend of Lu Xun
, who later became a famous writer in China. In 1904, Han entered the Kanazawa Medical School (Japanese: 金沢医科大学, currently the Medical School
of Kanazawa University
) in Kanazawa
. 1908, Han graduated from the medical school.
After his graduation, Han returned to China, and became a school doctor of the Zhejiang Advanced College (浙江高等學堂, current Zhejiang University
) in Hangzhou. In the 3rd Year of Xuantong Era
(1911), Han, along with Tang Erhe (湯爾和, later became the Minister of Education of the Republic of China
, Tang was classmate of Han when they studied in Japan), co-founded the Zhejiang Hospital (浙江病院), in the Yangshi Street (洋士街, current Jiangcheng Road 江城路) in Hangzhou, which was the first modern hospital established by Chinese in Zhejiang Province. Han was the president of the hospital, and the establishment of the hospital was also mainly supported by Chen Shutong (陳叔通, a classmate of Han during their middle school years; later Chen became Vice-president of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
of P.R.China
).
On 1 June 1912, Han founded the Zhejiang Medical School (浙江醫學專門學校, later also known as the Zhejiang Provincial College of Medicine
. It is the main root of current Zhjiang University School of Medicine), which was the first modern school of medicine and pharmacy
founded by Chinese in China. Han was the first president of the medical school, and the Zhejiang Hospital became its teaching hospital
, it was the first-time that such medical school and teaching hospital combined model appeared in mainland China
.
Han died in his office in Hangzhou in 1921.
The Zhejiang Medical School was the main root of later Zhejiang Medical University
and current Zhejiang University School of Medicine.
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
, educator and pioneer of modern medical service and public health in China.
Biography
Han was born in Cixi CityCixi City
Cixi is a city within the sub-provincial city of Ningbo located in China's Zhejiang province.- History :The city was captured by British forces in the Battle of Tsekee on 15 March 1842 during the First Opium War...
, Ningbo
Ningbo
Ningbo is a seaport city of northeastern Zhejiang province, Eastern China. Holding sub-provincial administrative status, the municipality has a population of 7,605,700 inhabitants at the 2010 census whom 3,089,180 in the built up area made of 6 urban districts. It lies south of the Hangzhou Bay,...
, Zhejiang Province in (Late) Qing Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
. His courtesy name (zì)
Chinese style name
A Chinese style name, sometimes also known as a courtesy name , is a given name to be used later in life. After 20 years of age, the zì is assigned in place of one's given name as a symbol of adulthood and respect...
was Shi-hong (士泓). From 1899 to 1902, Han studied in Hangzhou
Hangzhou
Hangzhou , formerly transliterated as Hangchow, is the capital and largest city of Zhejiang Province in Eastern China. Governed as a sub-provincial city, and as of 2010, its entire administrative division or prefecture had a registered population of 8.7 million people...
, at Hangzhou Yang-Zheng School (養正書塾, pre-existence
Pre-existence
Pre-existence , beforelife, or pre-mortal existence refers to the belief that each individual human soul existed before conception, and at conception one of these pre-existent souls enters, or is placed by God, in the body...
of current Hangzhou No.4 Middle School and Hangzhou High School
Hangzhou High School
Hangzhou High School , or Hangzhou Senior High School, established in 1899, is a high school in China. There are 46 academicians who graduated from the institution.-Hanggao Observatory:...
) and later at the Middle School of Hangzhou Prefecture (杭州府中學堂).
In the 28th Year of Guangxu Era
Guangxu Emperor
The Guangxu Emperor , born Zaitian of the Aisin-Gioro clan, was the eleventh emperor of the Manchurian Qing Dynasty, and the ninth Qing emperor to rule over China. His reign lasted from 1875 to 1908, but in practice he ruled, under Empress Dowager Cixi's influence, only from 1889 to 1898...
(1902), Han was selected (as one of the 15) and financially supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Government and Hangzhou Prefectural Government to pursue study in Japan. During the first two years, Han was enrolled at the Kōbun Hira (Japanese: 弘文学院) and studied Japanese and general courses. During this period, Han was also a classmate and friend of Lu Xun
Lu Xun
Lu Xun or Lu Hsün , was the pen name of Zhou Shuren , one of the major Chinese writers of the 20th century. Considered by many to be the leading figure of modern Chinese literature, he wrote in baihua as well as classical Chinese...
, who later became a famous writer in China. In 1904, Han entered the Kanazawa Medical School (Japanese: 金沢医科大学, currently the Medical School
Medical school
A medical school is a tertiary educational institution—or part of such an institution—that teaches medicine. Degree programs offered at medical schools often include Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Bachelor/Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, master's degree, or other post-secondary...
of Kanazawa University
Kanazawa University
is a national university of Japan located in the city of Kanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture.Kanazawa University is divided into two main campuses: Kakuma and Takaramachi. Student enrollment is about 11,000 including 350 international students....
) in Kanazawa
Kanazawa, Ishikawa
is the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.-Geography, climate, and population:Kanazawa sits on the Sea of Japan, bordered by the Japan Alps, Hakusan National Park and Noto Peninsula National Park. The city sits between the Sai and Asano rivers. Its total area is 467.77 km².Kanazawa's...
. 1908, Han graduated from the medical school.
After his graduation, Han returned to China, and became a school doctor of the Zhejiang Advanced College (浙江高等學堂, current Zhejiang University
Zhejiang University
Zhejiang University , sometimes referred to as Zheda, is a national university in China. Founded in 1897, Zhejiang University is one of China's oldest institutions of higher education...
) in Hangzhou. In the 3rd Year of Xuantong Era
Puyi
Puyi , of the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan, was the last Emperor of China, and the twelfth and final ruler of the Qing Dynasty. He ruled as the Xuantong Emperor from 1908 until his abdication on 12 February 1912. From 1 to 12 July 1917 he was briefly restored to the throne as a nominal emperor by the...
(1911), Han, along with Tang Erhe (湯爾和, later became the Minister of Education of the Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
, Tang was classmate of Han when they studied in Japan), co-founded the Zhejiang Hospital (浙江病院), in the Yangshi Street (洋士街, current Jiangcheng Road 江城路) in Hangzhou, which was the first modern hospital established by Chinese in Zhejiang Province. Han was the president of the hospital, and the establishment of the hospital was also mainly supported by Chen Shutong (陳叔通, a classmate of Han during their middle school years; later Chen became Vice-president of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress is a committee of about 150 members of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China , which is convened between plenary sessions of the NPC. It has the constitutional authority to modify legislation within limits set by...
of P.R.China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
).
On 1 June 1912, Han founded the Zhejiang Medical School (浙江醫學專門學校, later also known as the Zhejiang Provincial College of Medicine
Zhejiang Provincial College of Medicine
Zhejiang Provincial College of Medicine , was a defunct medical college for higher education in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China...
. It is the main root of current Zhjiang University School of Medicine), which was the first modern school of medicine and pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pharmacy is the health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs...
founded by Chinese in China. Han was the first president of the medical school, and the Zhejiang Hospital became its teaching hospital
Teaching hospital
A teaching hospital is a hospital that provides clinical education and training to future and current doctors, nurses, and other health professionals, in addition to delivering medical care to patients...
, it was the first-time that such medical school and teaching hospital combined model appeared in mainland China
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...
.
Han died in his office in Hangzhou in 1921.
The Zhejiang Medical School was the main root of later Zhejiang Medical University
Zhejiang Medical University
The Zhejiang Medical University , was a defunct university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China...
and current Zhejiang University School of Medicine.
External links
- Hangzhou governmental archive: Han Qingquan and Zhejiang Medical Education
- Zhejiang University Archive: Qiushi Academy and Zhejiang Medical School
- The history and development of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
- The old stories of Hangzhou during the Republic of China Era: the story on 1 June 1912
- Zhejiang University School of Medicine: the history