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Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai: Increasing Cultural Awareness of Alternative Therapies

Program Details

The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be answered by the program leader listed below.

Program Type Departmental
Program Location Shanghai, China
Course # SA 14002
Duration Spring Break
Upcoming Program Dates
To Be Announced
Past Dates
Spring Break 2024 03/09/24 to 03/17/24

Program Leader

Name Tonglei Li
Email tonglei@purdue.edu
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed

Program Description

 

This short course is aimed to expose pharmacy, pre-pharmacy, pre-med, BSPS, and other health science students to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the economic center of China, Shanghai!  TCM has been practiced in China for thousands of years and, despite the gaining popularity of western medicine, it is still considered as a main source for treating various diseases.  In fact, some TCM medicines are widely accepted and routinely utilized by the Chinese people; acupuncture and massage therapy are often considered as alternatives for the diseases that are untreatable by western medicine.  In the U.S., TCM is actively studied and constantly debated; for treating pain and many other disorders, acupuncture has found its way.  

This course offeres students firsthad experience to learn how TCM is manufactured and practiced as well as the history and philosophy behind TCM.  It consists of a mixture of lectures, discussions, clinic visits, and plant trips, including excursions to collect herb samples in the wild. We have had held this course twice in the past and it was well received. 

 


Academic Credit

3 credits

Eligibility

Anyone at Purdue with good academic standing will be considered. Priorities will be given to those who study pharmacy, health sciences, or related scientific area and have never been to China.

Program Cost

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.

TBA, which covers lectures, site visits, local transportation, hotel, and meals (breakfast and lunch). Students are responsible for international flights and transportation in US.



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