I. Program Introduction

International Training Program on Practical TCM Techniques for “Belt and Road” Countries aims at training advanced personnel with elementary mastery of basic knowledge and Theories of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, grasp of operating skills of acupuncture, ability to treat some common diseases by using acupuncture. The participants are expected to conduct acupuncture clinical treatment and research, to develop the understanding and friendship in different countries, and to promote the exchanges and cooperation in the areas of traditional medicine.

II. Training Contents

1. Elementary mastery of knowledge and method for theories of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and TCM diagnostics;

2. Elementary mastery of acupuncture & moxibustion theories, frequently used acupoints, common ways of manipulation techniques, acupoints and auxiliary acupoints selection, and practice of acupuncture skills;

3. Elementary mastery of the methods, acupuncture treatment and prevention of common clinical diseases;

4. Acquaintance of acupuncture & moxibustion internationalization, modern study on acupuncture & moxibustion, methodology and progress.

The training will be in the pattern of theoretical study, theme lectures, discussion, technical operations, observation and etc.

Each participant is supposed to write a special report based on the conditions of his home nation before the training and a study summary before the end of the training.

III. Candidate Qualification

1. Physicians in public hospitals or affiliated hospitals of a university;

2. Bachelor’s degree or above in Medicine or related field, with medical knowledge and clinical experience, core teachers, practitioners, researchers or leading scholars in university, hospital or related departments/institutions;

3. Administrators in health related departments in the government;

4. Being healthy and not exceeding 50 year-old.

IV. Working and Instructing Language: English

V. Training Date and Place

Date: Sep. 9, 2019 to Sep. 23, 2019

Place: Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China

VI. Application Deadline: June. 20, 2019

VII. Application:

1. Application Form and the resume (soft copy);

2. Scanned copy of passport.

Please go to website: https://mostitp.cistc.gov.cn/student_login.aspx to apply online, then submit the application materials and send the soft copy to tutcm@hotmail.com also with the title of “International Training Program Application-Name-Nationality” for accuracy purpose.

VIII. Please contact

Ms. PAN Miao, Ms. CHU Lirong

International Education College,

Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

10 Poyang Hu Rd., West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai Dist., Tianjin, P. R. China, 301617

Tel: 86-22-59596555; Fax: 86-22-59596555

Email: tutcm@hotmail.com

International Education College,

Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

 May.15, 2019