[Inspiration and development of modern medical education in Henan Province].

The medical education in Henan is introduced during the period from Opium War to 1948, with emphasis laid on the developmental course of the highest academic institution, the Medical Department of Hanan Zhongshan University and several high advanced vocational nurse schools, all for western medicine, as well as officially - run Henan Medical School and several privately - run TCM schools, all for TCM, with their establishment and characteristics mentioned. It is also pointed out that this histroy can shed light on the current medical educational reform.