Guest guest Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Hello, I'm interested in going to China to do an internship with a practitioner, or at a clinic or hospital. I have looked online and it seems a maze of information about different programs of study. I'm looking to go for around 3 months, and am interested in learning some Tuina and Acupuncture, as well as increase my herbal proficiency. I would like to go in March sometime, that is why I'm not doing a study abroad program with my school, they go in October. If anyone has done an intership in China or has any suggestions I would really appreciate your input. Thanks! Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Mandy, I think you deserve an reply here.China is equivalent to Mecca when it comes to intership for CM, just like potential sushi chef should learn making sushi in Japan. First, ask those who been there. PCOM and many other institutes send their students there every year. They all tell you it is fascinating and want to go back again if they have the time. All major tcm universities have affiliated hosptial(s) that they have all sort of specialty that u can observe and rotate one by one. Big cities like Shanghai, beijing, guangzhou are fun and fascinating. Disco, scenery spots, tourist attractions,taichi class, qigong class, cultural events will keep you busy day and night. Bring a lonely planet book with you and in no time, 3 months are gone. Or you can learn the hard way. Stick to one mentor, learn all his/her specialty, study hard to memorize all his/her prescriptions, observe results and focus only upon specific (provided his/she is willing to train you). Stay in the herbal shop day and night, no fun, no afternoon tea, no comfortable life, running errands and you probably will be a capable pratitioner in a few years. It ususally takes 3 years and you will work like slaves and it is called apprenticeship. Once you survive, you have equivalent experiences of a most sought- after practitioner (only if you find the right mentor). SUNG, Yuk-ming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Thank you for the response, Yuk-ming Sung. I am still researching, and it is still quite a lot to sift through. If anyone has any personal suggestions from visiting there, I would be grateful. Thanks, Mandy ________________________________ sxm2649 <sxm2649 Chinese Medicine Friday, November 21, 2008 12:18:42 AM Re: Internship in China suggestions? Mandy, I think you deserve an reply here.China is equivalent to Mecca when it comes to intership for CM, just like potential sushi chef should learn making sushi in Japan. First, ask those who been there. PCOM and many other institutes send their students there every year. They all tell you it is fascinating and want to go back again if they have the time. All major tcm universities have affiliated hosptial(s) that they have all sort of specialty that u can observe and rotate one by one. Big cities like Shanghai, beijing, guangzhou are fun and fascinating. Disco, scenery spots, tourist attractions, taichi class, qigong class, cultural events will keep you busy day and night. Bring a lonely planet book with you and in no time, 3 months are gone. Or you can learn the hard way. Stick to one mentor, learn all his/her specialty, study hard to memorize all his/her prescriptions, observe results and focus only upon specific (provided his/she is willing to train you). Stay in the herbal shop day and night, no fun, no afternoon tea, no comfortable life, running errands and you probably will be a capable pratitioner in a few years. It ususally takes 3 years and you will work like slaves and it is called apprenticeship. Once you survive, you have equivalent experiences of a most sought- after practitioner (only if you find the right mentor). SUNG, Yuk-ming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Hi Amanda, A question like the one you're asking has come up a couple of times already. I think you may find some useful tips if you search the archives of this forum. Best, Tom. _____ Chinese Medicine Chinese Medicine On Behalf Of Amanda Cameron vrijdag 21 november 2008 18:20 Chinese Medicine Re: Re: Internship in China suggestions? Thank you for the response, Yuk-ming Sung. I am still researching, and it is still quite a lot to sift through. If anyone has any personal suggestions from visiting there, I would be grateful. Thanks, Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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