Chongqing is the only municipality that directly reports to the central government in Western China. It is also the economic hub of the upper Yangtze River and has a permanent population of 31.91 million.Located in Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) is one of the most prestigious universities in China. It is among the first universities in the country to be authorized to confer doctoral degrees and also one of the earliest institutions designated as a demonstration base for international students. CQMU has over 31,000 faculty members and students.Founded in 1939, Yongchuan Hospital is one of the eight hospitals affiliated to CQMU. Located in Yongchuan District, Chongqing, the hospital sits at a key strategic point within the Chengdu–Chongqing Urban Agglomeration. Yongchuan District is also one of the the filming locations for Zhang Yimou’s film House of Flying Daggers.Yongchuan Hospital is a Grade A tertiary hospital and a designated member of the Network of the International Emergency Rescue Center, recognized by the National Health Commission. With three main branches located in Xuanhua, Xinglonghu, and Da’an, the hospital spans an area of 433 mu. The hospital serves western Chongqing, southeastern Sichuan, and northwestern Guizhou.