Source: The First Affiliated Hospital
Written by: The First Affiliated Hospital
Translated by: Wang Dongmei

Recently, the 2013 Annual Academic Conference of Chinese Medical Association and the 16th Meeting of the Executive Members of the 24th Council of Chinese Medical Association were held in Beijing. At the meeting, Professor Wang Shenming, President of The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University and academic leader of vascular, thyroid and breast surgery, was elected by a unanimous vote as Head of Vascular Surgery Group, Chinese Society of Surgery, Chinese Medical Association.

Professor Wang Shenming has been engaged in vascular surgery for over 30 years and has made outstanding achievements in clinical and basic research of vascular surgery. He enjoys a high status in the field of vascular surgery in China. In the recent 15 years, led by Professor Wang Shenming, vascular surgery in The First Affiliated Hospital has constantly increased its comprehensive strength, and has developed into one of the most influential vascular surgery centers nationwide and in the Greater China Area with high international prestige.