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About the Program

Where the medicine
was written

This is not a tour. It is a structured two-week academic and clinical immersion at Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of China's most respected institutions in the field. You will train in active hospital settings each morning and attend university coursework each afternoon, with dedicated English translation throughout.

40h

Supervised Clinical Hours

30h

Classroom Instruction

50

CEUs & PDAs Earned

30

Maximum Participants

01

University Coursework

Daily afternoon sessions at Nanjing University of TCM cover theory, diagnostics, and clinical methodology. A full curriculum is available on request. All instruction is in English with on-site translators present throughout.

02

Hospital Clinical Training

Morning sessions take place inside active Nanjing hospital settings. Participants observe, and where training background and supervising physician discretion permits, engage directly in clinical work alongside senior Chinese medicine doctors. Each group has a dedicated translator.

03

Continuing Education Credits

50 CEUs (California Acupuncture Board) and 50 PDAs (NCCAOM), plus an official certificate jointly issued by Nanjing University of TCM and the Chinese Education Department, bearing the university's official seals.

Who This Is For

Built for practitioners

This program is designed for licensed and credentialed practitioners in Chinese medicine and related healing traditions, as well as professionals seeking clinical-grade immersion. Participants must be 18 or older and comfortable learning in English.

Licensed Acupuncturists
L.Ac / DAOM

Naturopathic Physicians
ND

Medical Doctors
MD / DO

Medical Qigong Practitioners
DMQ

Holistic Health Professionals

Advanced TCM Students

Program Goals

What you will
come back with

Develop Clinical and Diagnostic Skills

Observe real-world cases and refine diagnostic techniques under seasoned practitioners at NJUTCM-affiliated hospitals.

Advance Your TCM Technique

Deepen expertise in acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine, and other core TCM therapies through direct clinical exposure.

Experience Medicine in Context

Engage with the cultural and historical roots of TCM through active training inside Nanjing's working hospitals and clinics.

Bridge Tradition with Modern Practice

Learn to integrate TCM principles into contemporary healthcare through guided, hands-on training with working physicians.

Gain an International Perspective

Study at an institution that has trained students from over 100 countries and maintains active international relationships.

Earn Recognized Credentials

Leave with a formal certificate from Nanjing University of TCM, 50 California CEUs, and 50 NCCAOM PDAs.

Faculty & Curriculum

Who is teaching.
What you will study.

Lectures are delivered by active clinical faculty from Nanjing University of TCM. These are working physicians and professors, not conference speakers. Sessions cover a range of specialties across acupuncture theory, moxibustion, gynecology, neurology, and classical prescriptions.

Dr. Wang Ningsheng

Acupoint-Based Syndrome Differentiation and Combined Therapy

2 sessions

Prof. Wang Lingling

Wheat Grain Moxibustion and Other Moxibustion Therapies in Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases

Prof. Zhang Jianbing

Clinical Manifestations and Fundamental Mechanisms of Fengfu (GV16) Point Syndrome

Dr. Zhu Shipeng

Acupuncture Treatment for Infertility

Prof. Jiang Jingfeng

Neural Reflex Mechanisms of Acupuncture-Induced Physiological Effects

Prof. Mu Yanyun

Fu's Subcutaneous Needling (FSN) for Knee Pain and Low Back Pain

Prof. Lin Facai

Application of the Five Tones (Wu Yin) in TCM for the Regulation of Emotional Disorders

Prof. Wu Haoxin

Application of Neijing Theory in Gynecological Diseases

Dr. Mei Lifang

Treatment of Insomnia with Classical Prescriptions (Jingfang)

Faculty and session order subject to adjustment. All sessions conducted in English with on-site translation.

Daily Structure

A typical day in Nanjing

The weekday schedule is built to maximize clinical and academic time while keeping evenings free. Weekends have no scheduled programming.

Monday through Friday

7:00 amBreakfast on campus

8:00 – 11:30Hospital clinical training (dedicated translator per group)

12:00 – 1:00Lunch on campus

2:00 – 4:00University classroom sessions in English

6:00 pmDinner on campus

EveningFree time

Saturday & Sunday

Weekends offNo scheduled programming

OptionalMain NJUTCM campus visit (approx. 45 min from downtown campus)

OptionalCultural excursions (details on arrival)

November weather in Nanjing

Temperatures range from 45 to 60 °F (7 to 16 °C). Pack layers. Business-casual attire is required for hospital rotations. A white clinic coat is recommended.

Program Details

What is included

Included in Your Investment

Ground transportation: Shanghai Pudong Airport to hotel
First night accommodation in Shanghai
Transportation from Shanghai to Nanjing (Day 2)
All meals during the Nanjing program (breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Friday)
Full university tuition at Nanjing University of TCM
40 hours of supervised clinical training across Nanjing hospital placements
30 hours of classroom instruction with NJUTCM faculty
Dedicated translation support in classroom and hospital settings
Ground transportation from Nanjing back to Shanghai
Shanghai hotel to Pudong Airport transfer
Official certificate from Nanjing University of TCM and Chinese Education Department
50 CEUs (California Acupuncture Board) / 50 PDAs (NCCAOM)

Not Included

International airfare to and from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Chinese tourist visa (your responsibility)
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance, including emergency evacuation (mandatory)
Single-room accommodation upgrade (available for an additional fee, subject to availability)
Weekend excursions and optional activities
Personal expenses

Accommodation

On-campus hotel in Nanjing, double occupancy with private bathroom. Single-room upgrades available for an additional fee, subject to availability. Hotel details provided at registration.

Visa

A Chinese tourist visa is recommended. We work with a trusted processing service (details after registration), or you may apply at your nearest Chinese consulate. Most nationalities require a visa.

Travel Insurance

Comprehensive medical and travel insurance including emergency evacuation is mandatory before departure. Not included in the program fee. A cancel-for-any-reason policy is strongly recommended.

Continuing Education

Credits that count

50

California CEUs

50

NCCAOM PDAs

Formal recognition from two countries.

All participants receive an official certificate jointly issued by Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Chinese Education Department, bearing the university's official seals. This program qualifies for 50 California Acupuncture Board CEUs and 50 NCCAOM PDAs.

This is continuing education at the clinical source, not a seminar room.

Nanjing University of TCM Chinese Education Department

Itinerary Overview

Your two weeks

The detailed itinerary is subject to adjustment. All participants receive timely notice of any changes. Clinical observation is guaranteed; direct patient interaction is at the supervising doctor's discretion.

Oct 30

Arrival — Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

Group ground transportation to Shanghai hotel included. First night accommodation included.

Oct 31

Travel Day — Shanghai to Nanjing

Group transportation to Nanjing. Hotel check-in. All meals included.

Nov 1

Orientation Weekend

No scheduled classes. Optional orientation activities. Settle in and explore campus.

Nov 2

Program Begins — First Day of Classes

Hospital and university sessions begin. Full weekday schedule runs through Nov 6.

Nov 7 – 8

Weekend 1 — Free Time

No scheduled programming. Optional campus visit and cultural excursions available.

Nov 9 – 13

Week 2 — Program Continues

Full weekday schedule continues: hospital mornings, classroom afternoons.

Nov 14

Final Day — Certificate Presentation

Last day of hospital and university sessions. Official certificate ceremony.

Post Nov 14

Return — Nanjing to Shanghai to Airport

Group transportation Nanjing to Shanghai included. Hotel to Pudong Airport transfer included.

Your Investment

Reserve your place

Space is capped at 30 participants. Once the cohort fills, enrollment closes and a waitlist opens. There is no payment plan.

Program Investment

TBD

Full program price announced shortly. Reserve your spot now with the deposit to lock in your place.

$300 Non-Refundable Deposit

Required to enroll. Secures your spot. Due within 3 days of acceptance confirmation.

Reserve Your Spot — $300 Deposit

30 spots total. Once capacity is reached, enrollment closes and a waitlist opens.

Cancellation Policy The $300 deposit is non-refundable. Additional refunds are issued on a sliding scale based on cancellation timing. Full details provided at registration.

Your Guide

Led by someone who
has been there

Diego Sanmiquel

Doctor of Medical Qigong · Daoist Priest · Tai Chi Sifu

DMQ Daoist Priest Tai Chi Sifu Zheng Yi Lineage Holder MBA, Pepperdine Deputy Chair, NQA

[Bio text here. Diego has over 20 years of experience in Daoist and Chinese energetic arts and has trained directly in clinical settings in China. He maintains active working relationships with the school director and the international director of students at Nanjing University of TCM, and has led previous cohorts through this program.]

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Dr. Rodrigo Aranda

Academic Director, San Bao School · Surgeon, University of Chile

MD, Surgeon University of Chile Academic Director, San Bao School

[Bio text here. Dr. Aranda co-leads the clinical program, bringing a dual background in Western surgery and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has co-led previous cohorts of this immersion alongside Diego and maintains close relationships with the NJUTCM faculty.]

Past Participants

What they experienced

From previous immersions, in their own words.

I never imagined I would be able to learn and train Traditional Chinese Medicine in-person in a Chinese hospital. Dr. Diego made that possible. He took care of all the logistics so I could just show up and focus on learning and working with patients. It was a life-changing experience and I am so grateful for it.

Dr. Rifkin

The program was truly amazing. The staff at the university and their partnerships with local hospitals provided a hands-on experience supplemented by classroom lectures. This combination was a perfect balance of learning theory and applying practical knowledge to gain valuable experience.

Dr. Cooke

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Common Questions

Before you apply

Licensed practitioners and advanced students in acupuncture, Medical Qigong, and Tuina, as well as naturopaths, chiropractors, MDs, DOs, and those with a genuine clinical interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Participants must be 18 or older and comfortable learning in English.

No. All classroom sessions are conducted in English. Each hospital group has a dedicated translator. Language support is provided throughout the entire program.

Clinical observation is guaranteed for all participants. Direct patient interaction is possible depending on your training level, the supervising doctor's judgment, and hospital protocols. No guarantees are made on hands-on participation, but it is available for qualified practitioners.

The $300 deposit is non-refundable and secures your place. The full program price will be announced shortly. Payment details and deadlines are included in your acceptance package. There is no payment plan.

The $300 deposit is non-refundable under all circumstances. If you cancel after paying the full balance, refunds are issued on a sliding scale based on how far in advance you cancel. Full details are provided at registration.

Yes. Upon completion you receive an official certificate from Nanjing University of TCM bearing the university's official seals, co-issued by the Chinese Education Department. The program also qualifies for 50 California CEUs and 50 NCCAOM PDAs.

Participants are responsible for their own visa. A standard Chinese tourist visa is recommended. We work with a trusted processing service, details provided after registration. You may also apply at your nearest Chinese consulate. Most nationalities require a visa.

Yes. Comprehensive travel and medical insurance, including emergency evacuation, is mandatory before departure. Not included in the program fee. A cancel-for-any-reason policy is strongly recommended.

Airfare is not included. Book your own flights to and from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG). Plan to arrive by the afternoon of October 30. All ground transportation from PVG onward is included. Specific flight recommendations are shared with registered participants.

The on-campus hotel in Nanjing, double occupancy with a private bathroom. This is also where all daily meals are served. Single-room upgrades are available for an additional fee, subject to availability. Hotel details provided at registration.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included Monday through Friday during the Nanjing program. Weekend meals are not included. Vegetarian options are available. Notify us of dietary restrictions or allergies at registration.

November in Nanjing is 45 to 60 °F (7 to 16 °C). Pack layers. For hospital rotations, business-casual attire is required. Recommended items include:

White clinic coat
Comfortable walking shoes
Layers and a light jacket
Universal power adapter (China uses Type A/C/I)
Personal toiletries

Yes. All evenings are free. Weekends have no scheduled programming. Optional cultural activities are available on weekends. Details are provided on arrival in Nanjing.

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