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Entry Requirements
- Applicants must be undergraduate or postgraduate students in medicine or related fields, medical interns/residents, or professionals in pharmaceuticals or healthcare. Applicants must be aged 25–50, in good health, passionate about TCM and Chinese culture, and hold valid international health insurance.
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Special Requirements
The Minimum Number of Students Required: 20The university need to have 20 students before they can open this class. Please be noted for the uncertainty.
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Program Description
[PROGRAM THEME]
An Empowering Journey into Traditional Chinese Medicine
[PROGRAM OVERVIEW]
This program invites high-level professionals from the fields of medicine and public health to China, offering them an immersive opportunity to explore the unique charm of Shanghai—a global metropolis—and delve deeply into the culture, philosophy, and contemporary innovations of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Participants will study China’s current TCM development strategies and policies, experience firsthand the distinctive clinical value of TCM, and engage in academic exchanges with leading domestic TCM clinicians and experts. Through this profound cross-cultural dialogue, the program aims not only to foster integration between medical paradigms but also to contribute fresh momentum to global health initiatives.
[MAIN PROGRAM CONTENTS]
The curriculum integrates expert lectures, hands-on TCM training, and clinical visits. Core topics include foundational TCM theory, seasonal health preservation, meridians and acupoints, acupuncture techniques, medicinal herb cultivation, and refined herbal processing. Specialized sessions will explore TCM applications in treating modern conditions such as psoriasis and kidney disease, highlighting the synergy between TCM and modern medicine. Participants will visit SHUTCM teaching bases, affiliated hospitals, and the TCM International Medical Rehabilitation Center to observe real-world clinical and rehabilitative practices. The program also includes traditional wellness practices—such as Baduanjin, Tai Chi, and Chinese health Qigong—as well as cultural excursions, all designed to deepen overseas medical professionals’ understanding of TCM and support its localized development abroad.
[COURSE OVERVIEW]
Lectures
An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Seasonal Health Preservation
TCM: A Safe, Effective, and Diverse Medical System
Meridians and Acupoints
Common Acupoints for Wellness and Acupressure Training
Essential Acupuncture Skills Training
Special Lecture: Disease Mechanisms and TCM Strategies (e.g., Psoriasis)
Application of TCM in Modern Treatment of Kidney Diseases
TCM Practical Sessions & Wellness Exercises
Baduanjin (Eight Brocades)
Tai Chi for Mind-Body Harmony
Chinese Health Qigong
Medicinal Herb Cultivation
Herbal Processing and Refined Decoction Pieces
Clinical and Educational Site Visits
SHUTCM Teaching Base
TCM International Medical Rehabilitation Center
Affiliated Hospitals and Clinical Departments
Chinese Culture & Urban Experience
Cultural Excursions
Reflection & Exchange
Learning Reflection Sharing Session & Closing Ceremony
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*Specific content subject to actual course offerings
[LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION]
English
[LOCATION]
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
№ 1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
[PROGRAM DURATION]
Start Date: August 3 (Monday) – August 21 (Friday), 2026 (3 weeks)
Course Hours and Schedule: Approximately 112 credit hours in total, Monday to Friday, start at 9:00 in the morning and 1:30 in the afternoon
*Exchange activities are arranged for weekends.
[QUOTA AND SCHOLARSHIP]
20 participants of Shanghai Summer School Scholarship: including tuition, accommodation, and activity fees.
20 partially self-funded participants: need to pay CNY 10,000 per head, including food, accommodation (double rooms) and activity fees.
20 self-funded (full amount) participants: need to pay CNY 20,000 per head, including tuition, accommodation (double rooms), and activity fees.
[CERTIFICATE]
Students who successfully complete the program and pass the comprehensive assessment will receive a certificate of completion from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine's International Non-Degree Education Training.
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Entry Requirements
- Applicants must be undergraduate or postgraduate students in medicine or related fields, medical interns/residents, or professionals in pharmaceuticals or healthcare. Applicants must be aged 25–50, in good health, passionate about TCM and Chinese culture, and hold valid international health insurance.
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Non-degree RMB 20,000 in total (About $ 2,794) Accommodation Fee Student apartment building 3-4, Lane 280, Huatuo Road Double Room RMB 800 to RMB 1,600 (More Details) Student apartment building 18-22, Lane 280, Huatuo Road Double Room RMB 400 (More Details) Student apartment 650, South Wanping Road Double Room RMB 800 to RMB 1,000 (More Details) Other Fees Service Fee USD 200 Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000 - Application Materials
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DPI greater than 200, image size greater than 50KB, pixels greater than 200*300.
*2. Photocopy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
*3. Resume
Including personal, academic, and professional background
*4. Highest Degree Graduation Certificate
-A formal graduation certificate of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree).
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
*5. Highest Degree Academic Transcripts
-Formal academic transcripts of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree), covering ALL academic years, NOT just the final year.
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
*6. Statement of Purpose
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For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - Video
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