In 1910, Omar Kilborn, along with others in the pioneer group, founded the West China Union University. Same year, Kilborn made a detailed account of the appeal for medical missions in West China with the publication of his book, "Heal the Sick: An Appeal for Medical Missions in China." During the Chinese Revolution (辛亥革命) In 1914, Omar Kilborn became the first Chairman of the Senate of the West China Union University and established its Faculty of Medicine. He continued to be a faculty of the W.C.U.U until his death, teaching chemistry, physiology, ophthalmology, pediatrics and therapeutics. During his time in China, the medical center of the W.C.U.U was considered the best hospital in West China.