Bethune Medical University merged with Jilin University, Jilin University of Technology, changchun university of science and technology University of Posts and Telecommunications and Changchun University of Posts and Telecommunications on June 12, 2000 to form a new Jilin University. The basic part of Bethune Medical University merged with relevant departments of Jilin University, and the other departments became Bethune Medical Department of Jilin University, so the affiliated hospital of Bethune Medical University was renamed the First, Second and Third Hospital of Jilin University.

There is also the fourth affiliated hospital jointly established with FAW Group.