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Core Viewpoint - Guangdong has introduced significant measures to enhance the quality of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) talent development, aiming to address the challenges in talent cultivation and retention in the TCM sector [4][14][47]. Group 1: Talent Development Measures - The Guangdong Provincial Talent Work Leading Group has issued a document titled "Several Measures for Accelerating the High-Quality Development of TCM Talent Teams" [5]. - The measures focus on key aspects such as training, recruitment, utilization, evaluation, and incentives for TCM talent [6][7]. - Guangdong, as a major TCM hub, has a robust foundation with 67,000 licensed TCM practitioners and numerous high-level TCM disciplines [10][11]. Group 2: Educational Reforms - The measures emphasize a dual approach to education, combining university education with apprenticeship training to strengthen the talent foundation [15][16]. - Support for high-level TCM institutions and the establishment of new medical disciplines is encouraged to foster interdisciplinary integration [17][18]. - The reform of apprenticeship education aims to enhance clinical practice and the transmission of knowledge from experienced practitioners [19][20]. Group 3: Addressing Talent Shortages - The measures aim to improve the supply of TCM talent in grassroots settings through targeted training programs and recruitment standards [27][30]. - Initiatives like the "Three Supports and One Assistance" plan will direct resources to support TCM services in rural areas [28][31]. - A long-term mechanism will be established to ensure regular support from higher-level hospitals to grassroots medical institutions [32]. Group 4: Evaluation and Innovation - A new evaluation system tailored to TCM characteristics will be implemented, focusing on clinical efficacy and innovative research capabilities [33][34]. - The measures also promote collaboration with Hong Kong and Macau to enhance TCM talent development in the Greater Bay Area [36][37]. - Support for international cooperation and talent exchange in TCM is emphasized to strengthen regional integration [39]. Group 5: Incentives and Support Mechanisms - The measures highlight the need for improved support and incentive mechanisms for TCM professionals, including performance-based rewards and career advancement opportunities [40][41]. - Initiatives to recognize outstanding TCM practitioners and promote cultural activities related to TCM are planned to foster a supportive environment [44][45]. - The implementation of these measures marks a new phase in the systematic and high-quality development of TCM talent in Guangdong [47][49].