Feng Chuanhan
- January 26, 1914
- June 16, 2019
- 105 years
About Feng Chuanhan
Feng Chuanhan, 105, Chinese orthopaedic surgeon, Vice President of Beijing Medical College (1980–1985).
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|Feng Chuanhan (Chinese: 冯传汉; 26 January 1914 – 16 June 2019) was a Chinese orthopaedic surgeon and professor. He served as Vice President of Beijing Medical College and President of Peking University People's Hospital. A pioneer in the research of bone cancer in China, he was awarded the Ho Leung Ho Lee Prize and the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Chinese Medical Association.
Biography
Feng was born on 26 January 1914 in Hankou, Hubei, Republic of China, with his ancestral home in Panyu, Guangdong. In 1932, he entered the pre-medical program of Yenching University, where he earned his bachelor of science degree. He earned his MD in 1940 from Peking Union Medical College. From 1949 to 1950, he received training in England in orthopaedics and hand surgery.
In 1942, Feng began working at Peking Central Hospital (now Peking University People's Hospital). He established the Department of Osteology at the hospital and served as its director, and pioneered the research of bone cancer and soft tissue tumours in China. He later served as president of the hospital. From 1980 to 1985, he served as Vice President of Beijing Medical College (now Peking University Health Science Center).
Feng was awarded the Ho Leung Ho Lee Prize for Medical Sciences and Materia Medica, and the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Chinese Medical Association.
Feng died in Beijing on 16 June 2019, at the age of 105.
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1.On what date was Feng Chuanhan born?
- A.26 January 1932
- B.26 January 1914correct
- C.16 June 2019
- D.16 June 1940
Feng Chuanhan was born on 26 January 1914 in Hankou, Hubei.
Source: Biography introduction
2.In which city was Feng Chuanhan born?
- A.Hankoucorrect
- B.Beijing
- C.Panyu
- D.Guangdong
Feng Chuanhan was born in Hankou, Hubei, Republic of China.
Source: Biography section
3.Where did Feng Chuanhan attend his pre-medical program starting in 1932?
- A.Beijing Medical College
- B.Peking University
- C.Yenching Universitycorrect
- D.Peking Union Medical College
In 1932, Feng Chuanhan entered the pre-medical program of Yenching University.
Source: Biography section
4.From which institution did Feng Chuanhan earn his MD in 1940?
- A.Peking Union Medical Collegecorrect
- B.Peking Central Hospital
- C.Yenching University
- D.Beijing Medical College
Feng Chuanhan earned his MD in 1940 from Peking Union Medical College.
Source: Biography section
5.In which country did Feng Chuanhan receive specialized training in 1949 and 1950?
- A.United States
- B.China
- C.Englandcorrect
- D.Germany
From 1949 to 1950, Feng Chuanhan received training in England in orthopaedics and hand surgery.
Source: Biography section
6.What is the current name of the institution previously known as Peking Central Hospital where Feng Chuanhan began working in 1942?
- A.Peking University People's Hospitalcorrect
- B.Peking Union Medical College
- C.Peking University Health Science Center
- D.Beijing Medical College
Feng Chuanhan began working at Peking Central Hospital, which is now known as Peking University People's Hospital.
Source: Biography section
7.Which medical department did Feng Chuanhan establish at Peking Central Hospital?
- A.Department of Hand Surgery
- B.Department of Oncology
- C.Department of Materia Medica
- D.Department of Osteologycorrect
Feng Chuanhan established the Department of Osteology at Peking Central Hospital.
Source: Biography section
8.What medical conditions did Feng Chuanhan pioneer the research of in China?
- A.Bone cancer and soft tissue tumourscorrect
- B.Infectious diseases and materia medica
- C.Hand injuries and fractures
- D.Neurological disorders and orthopaedics
Feng Chuanhan pioneered the research of bone cancer and soft tissue tumours in China.
Source: Biography section
9.During which years did Feng Chuanhan serve as Vice President of Beijing Medical College?
- A.1949-1950
- B.1990-1995
- C.1980-1985correct
- D.1942-1945
Feng Chuanhan served as Vice President of Beijing Medical College from 1980 to 1985.
Source: Biography section
10.What is the current name of the institution previously referred to as Beijing Medical College?
- A.Peking Central Hospital
- B.Peking University People's Hospital
- C.Peking University Health Science Centercorrect
- D.Peking Union Medical College
Beijing Medical College is now known as Peking University Health Science Center.
Source: Biography section
11.Which prestigious prize did Feng Chuanhan receive for Medical Sciences and Materia Medica?
- A.Chinese Medical Association Prize
- B.Ho Leung Ho Lee Prizecorrect
- C.Peking University Award
- D.Beijing Orthopaedic Medal
Feng Chuanhan was awarded the Ho Leung Ho Lee Prize for Medical Sciences and Materia Medica.
Source: Biography section
12.What was the name of the professional body that awarded Feng Chuanhan a Lifetime Achievement Award?
- A.Chinese Medical Associationcorrect
- B.Yenching Medical Board
- C.Beijing Orthopaedic Society
- D.Peking University Medical Group
Feng Chuanhan was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Chinese Medical Association.
Source: Biography section
13.In which city did Feng Chuanhan die?
- A.Hankou
- B.Panyu
- C.Beijingcorrect
- D.Guangzhou
Feng Chuanhan died in Beijing on 16 June 2019.
Source: Biography section
14.How old was Feng Chuanhan at the time of his death?
- A.110
- B.95
- C.105correct
- D.100
Feng Chuanhan died on 16 June 2019 at the age of 105.
Source: Biography section
15.What is the location of Feng Chuanhan's ancestral home?
- A.Beijing
- B.Hubei
- C.Panyucorrect
- D.Hankou
Feng Chuanhan's ancestral home was in Panyu, Guangdong.
Source: Biography section
16.What specific academic degree did Feng Chuanhan earn from Yenching University?
- A.Bachelor of Sciencecorrect
- B.Doctor of Philosophy
- C.Doctor of Medicine
- D.Master of Science
Feng Chuanhan earned his bachelor of science degree at Yenching University.
Source: Biography section
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