The Medical College of Shanghai Jiaotong University is jointly established by People's Republic of China (PRC), the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. It was rated as "2 1 1 project" and "985 project" and was selected as the first batch of "excellent doctoral education and training plan" in China. It is the academic leader unit of the National Clinical Skills Experimental Demonstration Center.

The Medical College of Shanghai Jiaotong University was formerly known as Shanghai Second Medical College. It was formed by the merger of St. John's University Medical College, Aurora University Medical College and Tongde Medical College 1952 when the departments of colleges and universities were adjusted nationwide. 1985, renamed Shanghai Second Medical University. 1997, the school passed "2 1 1 project". On July 18, 2005, Shanghai Jiaotong University merged with Shanghai Second Medical University, and established the Medical College of Shanghai Jiaotong University, which was jointly established by the Ministry of Education and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, and entered the ranks of "985" universities. On 20 10, 1 1 year 10, the college became one of the first ten key universities jointly established by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education.

By the end of February 20 13, 13, the college had three campuses: Chongqing South Road, Minhang and Nanhui. There are 23 colleges, 14 affiliated hospitals, 1 health schools and 10 undergraduate majors (direction). There are 22,707 medical staff and 634 full-time teachers. There are 6828 students, including 2723 undergraduates and long-term students, 3842 graduate students and 263 international students.