Join IAESTE United States and the University of Maryland to explore the theory and practices of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and the ways in which TCM practitioners are applying modern technology and practices to enhance quality of delivery and effectiveness. 

The program will include lectures and visits to universities, institutes and the Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology to examine the evolution of the ancient practices to address modern society. Participants will also travel to Guilin for a site visit to the Guilin TCM Hospital, celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing TCM diagnoses and treatment. 

Why Attend:

• Discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners are trained and learn about the latest research in Traditional Chinese Medicine which seeks to maximize the effectiveness of TCM materials.
• Explore whether or not Traditional Chinese Medicine may be an avenue to affordable healthcare and how practitioners and policy makers collaborate to incorporate Traditional Chinese Medicine into the healthcare system.
• Visit the Guilin TCM Hospital which will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.
• Engage in dialogue with Chinese practitioners, government and industry leaders.
• Experience China through a diversity of cultural and historical activities and tours.
• Earn academic credit from the University of Maryland.

Who Should Participate:
Students majoring in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and related fields who are interested in learning more about Traditional Chinese Medicine and public policy will be ideally suited for the program. Applicants should be sophomores, juniors or returning seniors. No foreign language skills are required, although knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin) is preferred. Applicants must be IAESTE student members but U.S. citizenship is not required.