[My way of doing medical history research-Interview with Professor Zheng Jinsheng]

Professor Zheng Jinsheng was the former director of the China Institute for the History of Medicine and Medical Literature, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. He is a renowned contemporary scholar of medical history and literature, and has made outstanding contributions to the field of herbal medicine research. This interview focuses on the perspectives of personal background, academic origins, academic mentors, important projects and achievements as well as academic exchanges and collaboration. By content and framework analysis, four themes were found as follows: clear direction and pursuing excellence in the field, mastering methods and learning in depth, keeping pace with the times and being creative, and sincere cooperation and team work. This work is expected to provide reference for academic research in medical history and literature.