Abstract: In 1954, the predecessor of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Provincial Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), was established. Its founding pioneers devoted their hearts and souls to establishing the modern system of traditional Chinese medicine, exploring the institutional heritage model, compiling textbooks and teaching outlines, training faculty teams, laying a foundation for the establishment of modern TCM higher education. This fully embodied the spirit of patriotism, morality education, and the mission of reviving traditional Chinese medicine; adhering to the confidence in Chinese culture and the unshakable foundation of traditional Chinese medicine; the mission of reviving traditional Chinese medicine was the responsibility of every generation; clinical practice was the foundation, curative effects were the purpose, and the pursuit of academic excellence was the essence. Looking ahead to the new era, the development of traditional Chinese medicine disciplines should stand at the height of promoting Chinese civilization and adhere to the fundamental goal of cultivating qualified successors and inheritors of traditional Chinese medicine. It should follow the inherent logic and development laws of traditional Chinese medicine disciplines and open up for innovation, driving the new development of traditional Chinese medicine academic achievements.