Holistic Medical Training in Beijing-Tianjin, China

Advanced Education and Clinical Training for Nurses, Physicians

Acupuncturists, Massage and Physical Therapists

Herbalists and Other Health Care Providers

Objectives

• Primer in Chinese language, holistic philosophy and culture
• Understanding the principles and practices of traditional Chinese medicine in China
• Holistic Medical Practices: Observation, Diagnosis, Treatment Program, and Prognosis
• Application of acupuncture, Tuina massage therapy and herbal medicine to Major Diseases at both in-patient and out-patient hospitals
• Holistic health care delivery by integrating the Western with Chinese Medicines
• Patient Case Studies (3 months) in in-patient hospitals
• Healing Exercises: Meditation, Qigong, Tai Chi

Trainees

• Any health care providers from the United States who want to learn about the holistic health and traditional Chinese medicine practiced in China
• Nurses, Nurse practitioners
• Physicians, Physician’s assistants
• Acupuncturists
• Medicinal Herbalists
• Massage and physical therapists
• Other health care practitioners

Clinical Areas

• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Cerebrovascular Diseases (Stroke)
• Digestive Diseases
• Infertilities and Women’s Health
• Inflammatory Diseases
• Mental Health
• Muscular Diseases
• Neurological Diseases
• Pain Management
• Rehabilitation
• Stress
• Weight Problems

Duration and Time

Three months from August 1 to October 31, 2009. A shorter duration may be considered on case-by-case basis.

Location

The training program is located in the Beijing and Tianjin metropolitan area with a combined population of more than 30 million, where China’s most prestigious medical schools and hospitals are. Lectures are offered at Oriental University City (OUC, http://www.oriental-university-city.com.cn/hzhb_en.asp). Our clinical trainings are offered at major teaching hospitals as well as community medical centers in Beijing and Tianjin. The OUC campus covers a land area of 3.31 million sq meters and houses 14 leading universities and colleges with a population of over 35,000 students. Notable education institutions include Beijing Union University, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Oriental Institute, and Beijing City College. OUC is about 50 km and 60 km away from Beijing and Tianjin respectively. The campus is linked to the Beijing–Tianjin Intercity Rail, a high-speed rail line running a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph) that are the fastest conventional trains in the world.

Application

Please email a cover letter, your resume and a statement of purpose.

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