• 1. West China Center of Excellence for Pancreatitis, Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
  • 2. West China Biobank, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
HUANG Wei, Email: dr_wei_huang@scu.edu.cn; XIA Qing, Email: xiaqing@medmail.com.cn
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Objective  To analyze the current status and development trends of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)-related projects under the national undergraduate innovation and entrepreneurship training program (NUIETP), aiming to provide evidence for optimizing policies and practices in TCM innovation and entrepreneurship education. Methods  Quantitative analysis and visualization were conducted on project data of TCM-related NUIETP initiatives published on the official platform from 2019 to 2024. Results  A total of 245 091 projects data were included, including 4 398 projects related to TCM. From 2019 to 2024, the number of TCM-related NUIETP showed an overall upward trend, with innovation training projects accounting for the majority. Projects in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Materia Medica disciplines dominated. The number of participating institutions continued to grow, with TCM institutions performing outstandingly. The most common team configuration consisted of five project members and one supervising instructor, with the number varying depending on the project type and discipline. Project topics were primarily focused on TCM, with clear project type positioning and distinct disciplinary characteristics. Conclusions  The TCM-related NUIETP demonstrate a trend of expanding scale and innovation-driven development, reflecting the synergistic effects of policy support and institutional resources. However, challenges persist, such as weak entrepreneurial translation and insufficient interdisciplinary collaboration. Recommendations include refining management systems, fostering innovation-to-entrepreneurship pathways, strengthening multidisciplinary integration, and optimizing team structures to advance high-quality TCM innovation and entrepreneurship.

Citation: YANG Xinmin, YAO Linbo, HUANG Wei, XIA Qing. Quantitative analysis of the national undergraduate innovation and entrepreneurship training program in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. West China Medical Journal, 2025, 40(12): 1972-1977. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.202504188 Copy

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