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| The Ming Dynasty (1368~1644) |
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| In the Ming Dynasty（1368~1644）: The Imperial Medical Institution was the Ministry of Medical Education, and was in charge of the imperial family’s medical care and national education. There were thirteen disciplines and strict requirements were set for students. In addition, local governments ran medical schools too, and medical officials were appointed to coordinate local medical care and education. |
Imperial medical institution
Chief administrator of the 5th official rank (1 person)
Assistant administrator (2 persons)
Imperial physicians (4 to 18 persons)
Staff (1-10 persons)
Several medical assistants
