In the 1950s, Professor Zhou Yongchang and his colleagues originally established the ultrasound medicine in China and the Hospital was recognized as the origin of ultrasound diagnosis in China.

In 1963, the first case of replant of amputated limbs in the world was successfully accomplished in the Hospital. Premier Chou En-lai graciously received medical staff participating in the historical event. The Hospital was renowned as the cradle of the Replant of Amputated Limbs in China.

In 1997, Director Lubing from the Nursing Department of the Hospital was awarded the 36th Nightingale Medal. Chairman Jiang Zeming graciously received her in the same year.

In the 90’s of the last century, Professor Xiang Kunshan from department of endocrinology and metabolism participated in the first positional cloning study of the first MODY gene (MODY1) and firstly detected mitochondrial mutation diabetes in Chinese population. In December 2003, he was elected as the member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

In 1980, Professor Lin Chaohong successfully cultured the first cell line of human gastric cancer.

In 1978, Professor Yu Zhongjia successfully accomplished the reconstruction technique for hand or five fingers defect and won the 1st Class Award of National Invention.