Abstract: Objective To compare the difference of the spinal cord injury rehabilitation physician training systems between Harvard University and Capital Medical University. Methods The spinal cord injury rehabilitation physician training systems of Capital Medical University and Harvard University were investigated, including the degree training time, residence training time, training fee and institution. Results Degree education time was more in the basic science in Harvard University than in Capital Medical University. The residence training time was 7 years and 5 years for Harvard University and Capital Medical University, respectively, and the ratio of specialties and sub- specialties was not significantly different. There was a total of 26 spinal cord injury community rehabilitation clinics in Harvard University system, and none in Capital Medical University. Conclusion Some light can be drawn from the spinal cord injury rehabilitation physician training system of Harvard University, to improve the scholastic building of Capital Medical University.

Key words: spinal cord injury, scholastic building, physician training, rehabilitation education, Harvard University, Capital Medical University