A free exhibition commemorating the 140th anniversary of the birth of Dr F. C. Yen, a leading medical educator and public health expert, opened at Jiefang Daily on Sunday. Yen was a pioneer in boosting modern medical education in China. He created China's first joint venture senior medical education facility – Xiangya Medical School, the first Chinese-founded medical college – al Medical College of Shanghai, the first Chinese-controlled medical association – Chinese Medical Association. He also called for donations to set up China's own medical centers, which founded many key hospitals including Shanghai's Zhongshan Hospital, Huashan Hospital and Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital.

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