The Imperial Administration of Health of the Tang Dynasty (Supplied by Prof. Li Jingwei)
In the period of the Sui and Tang dynasties（581~907）: With the establishment of the Imperial Administration of Health, formal school-based medical education developed. The Imperial Administration of Health had multi-functions, such as medical administration, education and clinical practice. It set up four disciplines and eight specialties to train students. It was characterized by a large-scaled, rigorous exam system and complete curriculum. It was the earliest medical school in the world.
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Medical Specialist, Medical Teaching Assistant Tuina Specialist, Prayer-healer
