Suzhou North America High School has established a strategic partnership with the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, also known as the General Hospital of Nuclear Industry and the Sino-French Friendship Hospital.

About the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University

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Founded on December 30, 1988, the hospital was originally created to support the China National Nuclear Industry Committee, the predecessor of the China National Nuclear Corporation. Over the past decades, it has grown into a major Grade III, Level A general hospital integrating medical care, research, teaching, prevention, and emergency response.

The Second Affiliated Hospital plays a critical role in national and regional health services. It is designated as the China National Nuclear Radiation Injury Medical Emergency Center, the Qinshan Nuclear Emergency Medical Centre, the Trauma Rescue Center of Suzhou, the Second Clinical Hospital of Soochow University Medical Section, and the Neuroscience Institute of Soochow University Medical Section. In November 2002, it was appointed as the National Accident Emergency Support Unit by the National Office of Nuclear Emergency.

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Today, the hospital covers 175,000 m², employs nearly 2,000 staff, including over 1,650 health professionals, and supports advanced clinical care with strong research and teaching capacity.

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Sino-French Cooperation

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The Second Affiliated Hospital has developed strong Sino-French medical cooperation for more than two decades. In October 1992, it signed agreements with the Public Assistance Hospitals of Paris (AP-HP) as well as the university hospitals (CHU) of Strasbourg, Grenoble, and Montpellier. To honor this long-term partnership, it was also named the Sino-French Hospital of Suzhou.

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Through these collaborations, the hospital introduced advanced medical technologies such as transcranial Doppler ultrasound, laparoscopy, and endoscopy. With support from Strasbourg, it established modern intensive care units and trained specialized staff. Guidance from Montpellier led to new treatment programs in Suzhou for patients with sleep disorders and lymphoma.

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Training and International Exchange

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The hospital actively promotes knowledge exchange. A total of 67 professionals have been trained in France, with 65 returning to Suzhou to play key roles in clinical care and leadership. Department heads and the hospital director also received advanced training in France.

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Beyond France, the hospital frequently sends doctors and nurses to leading medical centers worldwide for further study. Its staff regularly attend international medical conferences, ensuring the hospital stays at the forefront of global healthcare innovation.

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French Partner Institutions

• Hospital AP-HP (Paris)

• CHU de Montpellier

• CHU de Grenoble

• CHU de Strasbourg