Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (ZCMU) is a teaching and research-oriented university with Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Chinese Materia Medica as its leading subjects. As a key university in Zhejiang Province, it is jointly constructed by the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.

Since its founding in 1953, the University has transformed from a Training School of TCM into a multi-campus comprehensive university offering over 60 programs, from undergraduate to doctoral level degrees including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Materia Medica, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Acupuncture and Tuina, Nursing, Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation, Computer Sciences, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, etc. We partner with over 150 educational, scientific research and medical institutions in nearly 50 countries and regions to develop innovative teaching and learning opportunities for our staff and students.

Authorized by Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MOST), ZCMU is offering an online International Training Workshop of TCM External Treatment to doctors and experts from the developing countries in July 2023.

n Course structure

1. Time: 3-17 July, 2023

2. Venue: Zoom

3. Course outline

3.1 Lectures. Theories of TCM External Treatment, including the origin of TCM external treatment, acupuncture treatment of pain, massage treatment of cervical spondylosis, clinical application of cupping therapy in internal diseases, pediatric diseases, surgical diseases, etc. And health care technology such as Baduanjin, five-animal exercise, etc.

3.2 Clinical practices. Display the skills and stranded operation of various commonly used TCM external Treatment.

3.3 TCM Culture Immersion. A virtual tour to Zhejiang TCM Museum.

4. Certificate awarding

A certificate of completion will be issued by MOST to those who complete the course and pass the assessment.

n Application

1. eligibility

1.1 Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a nationality in developing countries.

1.2 Applicants shall have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree to a Bachelor's degree (or above), under the age of 60.

1.3 Applicants shall have education background in TCM, Conventional Medicine or corresponding specialties with no less than 2 years’ working experience in medical related field.

1.4 Applicants shall be proficient in English.

2. application documents

2.1 Application form (refers to appendix, 1 PDF file with signature or stamp and 1 word file are required)

2.2 Scanned copy of passport (photo page)

2.3 Scanned copy of the highest diploma and/or degree certificate

2.4 Recent 2-inch color photo (white background)

2.5 Other documents (if necessary).

3. How to apply

Send required application documents to kyc@zcmu.edu.cn

4. Deadline for Application

June 25, 2023

n Admission

ZCMU admits applicants based on evaluation of their application documents and other factors. An Admission Notice and the course schedule will be issued by ZCMU once the final admission result is approved by MOST.

n Fee structure

Tuition fee: free

Other expenses arising by online learning shall be borne by applicants

n Contact

Scientific Research Department of ZCMU

Ms. Sun Guiqin,

Tel: 0086-571-86633141

E-mail: kyc@zcmu.edu.cn

International Relations Office of ZCMU

Ms. Zhang Jin

Tel: 0086-571-86613545

E-mail: jane.zhang@zcmu.edu.cn

Appendix 1: Application of International Training Workshop of TCM External Treatment Technology for Developing Countries