Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine

Study Abroad

The Eastern Medicine Department (EMD) non-credit study abroad experience provides interested students the opportunity to learn ancient techniques and theories where acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine originated, paired with modern scientific research from prestigious universities and hospitals. EMD students typically study abroad during the two-week intersession between Spring and Summer terms. The EMD currently affiliates with esteemed organizations in China and Taiwan, including:

• Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TUTCM)
  By the coast of the Bohai Sea, Tianjin is home to one of the oldest universities of TCM founded in China. TUTCM has six affiliated hospitals, 30 teaching hospitals, and a TCM research institute. University publications include the Journal of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Chinese Encephalopathy Magazine.
• Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SDUTCM)
  Notable as the birthplace of Confucius, Shandong translates to “East of the Mountains.”  As a landscape rich with culture, the province of Shandong is significant in the history of Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. SDUTCM was founded in 1958. It is the only independent medical university in the province of Shangdong.
• China Medical University (CMU)
  CMU is based in central Taiwan in the city of Taichung, famous for its open-air night markets, hot springs, and pleasant climate. Established in 1958, CMU offers a rich environment that teaches Western medicine, Chinese medicine, pharmacy (including Chinese herbology), life sciences, and management. CMU has two teaching hospitals.

SCU students training at China Medical University (Taichung, Taiwan)

National & International Collaboration

SCU partners with universities and hospitals across the Los Angeles area and around the world