The Chinese Medical Association (CMA) is the largest and the most profound non-profit national academic organization in China. It is a vital social force in medical science and technology development and links between the government and medical professionals. Established in 1915, the CMA now has 89 speciality societies and 696,000 members in China.

Primary Functions of the CMA include

● developing domestic and international medical academic exchange activities

● discovering, recommending and cultivating medical talents

● editing and publishing 180 medical and popular science journals including print and electronic, books and over 2,000 audio-visual products

● carrying out continuing medical education projects and training specialists

● implementing medical project evaluation and review and as well as science and technology decision-making demonstration

● selecting and presenting awards for outstanding achievements in medical science and technology

● promoting transformation and practical application of medical research results

● disseminating medical and health knowledge for the general public

● organizing technical appraisement on medical malpractice and Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI)

● undertaking the functions and missions entrusted by the government and relaying suggestions and requests from the medical professionals to the government.