Teaching Improvement of the Mass Spectrometry Chapter in the <i>Instrumental Analysis</i> course under the Context of New Medicine

Instrumental Analysis is a mandatory course for various majors in medical and pharmaceutical universities across China. The teaching of the Mass Spectrometry (MS) chapter occupies an extremely important position in this course. Mass spectrometers are typically modern, high-end scientific instruments. Their core technologies are not only a bridge connecting basic disciplines such as physics and chemistry with a series of subsequent medical and pharmaceutical specialty courses but also powerful tools for students to engage in scientific research in the future. “New Medicine” represents the rejuvenation and establishment of medical specialties in Chinese higher education in response to the new demands brought about by the scientific and technological revolution and industrial evolution. This initiative aims to promote innovation in medical education frameworks and the cultivation of talents with interdisciplinary expertise. To adapt to the “New Medicine” era, we analyzed and identified the previous challenges in the Instrumental Analysis course at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM) and conducted teaching improvements using the MS chapter as an example. This paper provides an overview of advancements made to the redesigned MS teaching, encompassing the educational philosophy of “One Core with Three Characteristics”, upgraded teaching objectives, updated teaching content, enriched teaching approaches, and so on. This can serve as an example for the improvement of teaching in other chapters of the Instrumental Analysis course. It can also provide insights into the theoretical foundation of the “New Medicine” initiative from the perspective of strengthening the teaching of basic courses in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) colleges and universities.