Recently, the China Medical Board (CMB) sent a letter to Central South University (CSU) to notify that the University has two project proposals approved by CMB’s Board of Directors after expert review. Among the two proposals, “Development and Evaluation of MedGDM – An Intelligent Decision Support System Enabling Obstetricians to Administer Personalized Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus” by Associate Professor Dong Jie at the Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences has been awarded USD100,000 from the Open Competition (OC) Grants Program. “Training of Communication Skills for Pediatric Residents: A curriculum development based on triadic communication” by Associate Chief Physician Deng Xiaolu at Xiangya Hospital has been awarded USD80,000 from the Clinical Scholar Innovation Grants Program.
The OC Grants Program is CMB’s most iconic open competition program in China, sparking intense competition. This year, CMB has invited 33 colleges, universities, and research institutes, including CSU, Peking University, Fudan University, Zhejiang University, and Peking Union Medical College, to submit bids for the “Digital Health” initiative, receiving over 800 applications. Associate Professor Dong Jie at the Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences is responsible for CSU’s OC project approved by CMB. This project aims to develop an advanced smart platform for predicting gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and cloud platform technology. The platform is designed to predict and evaluate patients throughout the entire process, adapting to different phases of clinical practice. If successfully implemented, this project will provide obstetricians with a smart decision-making support system, enabling well-founded, timely, and effective interventions and personalized medication. Furthermore, this system can be integrated into hospital diagnosis and treatment systems in the future, facilitating a more comprehensive application and ultimately enhancing the quality and equity of GDM management and treatment in China.
The Clinical Scholar Innovation Grants Program is an innovative initiative for young clinical scholars based on CMB’s China Consortium of Elite Teaching Hospitals. Founded in 2015, the Consortium currently comprises 10 members, with Xiangya Hospital being one of its founding institutions. It aims to collaboratively explore the reform and development of graduate medical education (GME) in China, facilitating the establishment of standardized training standards, systems, and patterns for Chinese medical residents that align with international practices. Associate Chief Physician Deng Xiaolu is responsible for CSU’s project under the Clinical Scholar Innovation Grants Program approved by CMB. This project focuses on the triadic communication dynamics specific to pediatrics, addressing the needs of neglected children within doctor-patient interactions. It develops a training curriculum that enhances children-oriented medical communication. This project aims to enhance communication among pediatric residents, children, and their parents, enabling residents to serve as a crucial bridge between children and parents. By improving these interactions, it seeks to increase patient satisfaction and elevate the quality of medical care.
CMB is a charity formed in 1914 as a program of the Rockefeller Foundation in the U.S. It is dedicated to improving health conditions for the Chinese population and people in other Asian countries and regions by funding research and education in medical science, nursing, public health, etc. Over the past century, CMB has made prominent contributions to China as well as other Asian countries and regions in their medical education and research. It has always been the primary international funder for CSU’s education and scientific research in medical science and relevant programs. Since the establishment of CMB’s first counterpart fund at CSU’s Xiangya School of Medicine in 1981, CMB has supported 91 projects with a total funding of over USD15 million. The cooperation spans an array of fields, including medical education, public health, nursing, and biomedical research.
(First Reviewer: Zhou Xingcan, Second Reviewer: Li Ruijun, Third Reviewer: Li Xuejun)
Source: Xiangya School of Medicine Author: Xie Yun and Zhou Xingcan
Original article link: https://xysm.csu.edu.cn/info/1045/8659.htm
