In March, 2009, the Chinese Government launched a major health reform. Although many factors will affect the success of the reform, medical education will be key for successful development of the health system. Often because of past reform efforts, medical education in China has a rich yet turbulent history. After the People's Republic of China was established in 1949, China adopted the Soviet model of autonomous medical universities, offering mostly 5-year or 6-year degrees. The Cultural Revolution in 1966-76 disrupted higher education, but also led to barefoot doctors bringing health services to rural populations. Since 1980, China has prioritised steady growth and development of its medical universities.
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