This study is based on the background of the new era of innovation and inheritance in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), with the fundamental goal of promoting the high-quality development of TCM. Guided by a deep understanding of General Secretary Xi Jinping‘s important discussions on TCM work, the study systematically investigates and analyzes the complementary advantages and collaborative innovation potential of apprenticeship education and university education. It focuses on the core proposition of ‘dual-track integration‘, systematically explaining the internal mechanisms and pathways for the compatible development of the two educational models at both theoretical and practical levels. The research aims to provide theoretical support and practical reference for constructing a new mechanism for TCM talent training that meets the needs of the times