From October 16 to December 7, 2025, OSMU hosted a delegation from Xinjiang Medical University (China). The visit marked an important milestone in the strategic development of the international partnership between the universities and was aimed at developing academic network, introducing Chinese colleagues to modern Russian approaches to medical rehabilitation, and deepening the exchange of experience in the field of rehabilitation medicine.
The delegation included leading representatives of traditional Chinese medicine from Xinjiang Medical University (XMU): Lei GUO, Deputy Chief Physician of the Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine of XMU, Xue BAI, Associate Professor of the Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine of XMU, Yukui TIAN, Associate Professor of the Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sien FAN, Associate Professor of the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine of XMU. The events within the visit’s program served as an educational platform, giving the Chinese colleagues the opportunity to thoroughly study Russian rehabilitation medicine and advanced clinical methods. Whereas Omsk specialists in rehabilitation, neurology, traumatology, and sports medicine had a unique opportunity to learn the best practices of traditional Chinese medicine from their Xinjiang colleagues.
The delegation's work began at the OSMU Department of Physical Culture where guests presented master classes in Qigong and Tai Chi. Then Chinese delegation visited the OSMU Skills Center and got acquainted with center's structure and capabilities and modern equipment that provides a multi-level system of practical training for future medical professionals—from the initial mastery of basic procedures to practicing complex clinical scenarios in conditions as close to real-life as possible.
The practical part of the program continued at the OSMU College. The delegation held master classes on meridian acupressure and traditional Oriental techniques. Participants were able to learn about the historical foundations of traditional Chinese medicine during the theoretical block, which created a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of the technical aspects of massage. In the response part of the program, teachers of OSMU College prepared a practical lesson on classical types of massage for respected colleagues from China. The lesson was based on the principle of «learning through practice»: first, Russian specialists demonstrated the techniques of classical therapeutic massage, adopted in domestic physiotherapy; then followed a detailed study of key techniques with an explanation of their physiological effects and indications.
Colleagues from China dedicated one working week to the OSMU Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, including Postgraduate Training Courses, based at the Omsk Regional Clinical Hospital. There they visited the Department of Neurorehabilitation, the Neurology Department № 1, and the unit for patients with progressive neurological disorders. The interaction with local doctors and residents turned into an informal and productive exchange of clinical experience. In an atmosphere of professional dialogue, both sides discussed traditional Chinese medicine and Western treatment approaches.. Each day involved analysis of real clinical cases, where the participants from Omsk and China jointly reviewed diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, highlighting the strengths of both systems. During a series of clinical case discussions, Chinese specialists advised Omsk doctors, offering insights from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine to refine diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic direction.
During the visit, an official meeting was held between the delegation and Rector of OSMU, Prof. Maria A. LIVZAN, MD, Dr Sci (in Medicine). Both parties emphasized the high level of cooperation achieved and explored the potential for future joint projects. At the conclusion of the visit, participants noted the exceptional productivity of the two-month program and expressed their readiness to continue developing bilateral cooperation. Representatives of XMU underlined the value of experience exchange and thanked the leadership and staff of OSMU for their professionalism, warm hospitality, and rich, thoughtfully curated program.
The delegation had a warm and informal meeting with students, residents, and teachers – they learned about Omsk to Chinese culture, medical education, and clinical practice, directly from first-hand sources. The guests presented four reports, highlighting key aspects of medical education in China, the role of traditional medicine in patient rehabilitation, the history and structure of XMU, and central pillars of Chinese culture such as music, fine arts, and traditional intellectual games. A distinguishing feature of the meeting was the direct dialogue between the speakers and the audience during which the Chinese colleagues responded to all questions.
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