Course Information 2009 Elective (new!) Tuition and Fees (new!) Medical Schools Participated (new!)

Course Information

  1. Objectives:
    1. To understand the basic theories in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
    2. To acquire the techniques of acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping.
    3. To appreciate the therapeutic effects of acupuncture in treating many common diseases.
    4. To stimulate interests in promoting acupuncture in clinical practice, education, and research.
    5. To experience and understand another culture, healthcare system, and medical belief system

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  2. Curriculum:
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    This course is composed of morning clinic sessions and afternoon didactic sessions.
    1. Clinic: Clinical rotation starts at 7:50 AM by students taking the bus to the assigned acupuncture clinics in local hospitals. Every 3-4 students will be supervised by an attending physician and accompanied by a translator. On average, there will be between 10 to 20 patients per session. Students will have the opportunity to practice acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and massage depending on their proficiency level and clinic setting.
    2. Didactic: Lectures will be held between 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at CBIATC. Professors and physicians at CBIATC give lectures in Chinese with English translators.
    3. Other Electives: CBIATC also offers elective courses in Tui-Na (Chinese Massage), Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Herbal Medicine, etc.
    4. Self Study: Students are recommended to read, practice point location and needling for at least one hour per day.

        Four-Week Lecture Outline:

        Week One:
      • Theory of Yin & Yang
      • Five Elements
      • Acupuncture Technique
      • Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis
      • Theory of Zang-Fu Organs

        Week Two:
      • Introduction to Meridians
      • Channels and Collaterals
      • Acupoints
      • Etiology of Disease

        Week Three:
      • Differentiation
      • Principles of Acupuncture Treatment
      • Acupuncture Treatment of Common Diseases

        Week Four:
      • Common Diseases
      • Special Topics such as Chinese Medical System, Modern Research on Acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, etc.

        Textbook:
      • Essentials of Chinese Acupuncture, 1993, People’s Medical Publishing House
      • Charts of Chinese Standard Location of Acupoints

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2009 Elective

  1. April 2009 Elective:

    Dates: March 30, 2009 to April 24, 2009
    Application Deadline: January 16, 2009
    Final Payment: February 14, 2009

  2. July 2009 Elective:
    Dates: June 29, 2009 to July 24, 2009
    Application Deadline: March 21, 2009
    Final Payment: April 25, 2009

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Tuition and Fees

Total Cost: $1,900.00*
  1. Cost Includes:
    1. Tuition for the 4-week Acupuncture Clinical Course.
    2. English translation service.
    3. Accommodation at CBIATC (2-3 person/room) for the duration of the course. All rooms have a private bathroom, a hot shower, a telephone, linens, towels, basic maid service, etc.
    4. Ground transportation between Beijing International Airport and CBIATC.
    5. Local transportation between rotation hospitals and CBIATC daily.
    6. Guided tour to the Great Wall, Shen Lu, the Summer Palace, and the Forbidden City.
    7. Welcome banquet.
    8. Two nights of cultural performances including Chinese martial art and Traditional Chinese Acrobatics.
    9. Visa processing fee.
    10. Beijing Local Map.
    11. One International calling card for calling back home upon arrival.

      * Cost increase due to visa fee increase and change in currency exchange rate.

  2. Cost Does Not Include:
    1. Round-trip airfare.
    2. Meals: daily meal cost ranges from $3 - $8/person
    3. Travel insurance: strongly recommended.

  3. Cost for family members and friends: $380.00

    Cost Includes:

    1. Ground transportation between Beijing International Airport and CBIATC.
    2. Guided tour to the Great Wall, Shen Lu, the Summer Palace, and the Forbidden City.
    3. Welcome banquet.
    4. Two nights of cultural performances including Chinese martial art and Traditional Chinese Acrobatics.
    5. Visa processing fee.
    6. Beijing Local Map.

    Cost Does Not Include:

    1. Round-trip airfare
    2. Accommodation
    3. International Calling Card

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Medical Schools Participated

To date, students from the following medical schools have participated in our program:

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