Guangzhou University

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The Midwest College of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine is recognized as the sister college of the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (GZTCM) in China. For 31 years the strong bond between the organizations has enabled sharing of curriculum and clinical experiences. Students have the opportunity to participate in an in-patient clerkship at GZTCM’s affiliated hospitals. The internship is offered once per year in the fall or spring. Our goal is to offer the same high level of education at GZTCM to our students in the United States.

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Student Exchange

Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine began enrolling student exchange applicants in 1974.

In 1979, the first short-term courses in Chinese medicine, Chinese Materia Medica, and acupuncture and moxibustion were held at the university.

Since then, over 2500 participants from other countries and regions have attended these courses.

The China Guangzhou International Training Center of TCM was officially founded in 1991.

The center was established by the university, authorized by the State Administration of TCM and is supported by the World Health Organization.

Academic exchange continues between Guangzhou University and other medical colleges and research institutes in more than 50 countries and regions.

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About Guangzhou University

Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the oldest colleges of its kind in China. The university is located at Sanyuanli, near the foot of Baiyun Mountain in northern Guangzhou. The campus covers an area of more than 98 acres and has a building area of about 71 acres (including the affiliated hospitals). The university consists of two Departments of Medicine, the Departments of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Department of Chinese Materia Medica, Basic Science and Social Science, and the Affiliated Middle School of TCM. The university offers seven specialties for undergraduates, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Chinese Materia Medica, Orthopedics and Traumatology, ENT and Ophthalmology of TCM, TCM Literature and Resources of Chinese Materia Medica (development and utilization). There are more than 2,000 full-time students studying at the university, including undergraduates, postgraduates, exchange students and students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine combines -advanced technology with traditional medicine. Students use up to date computer facilities and learn about the history of Chinese medicine. The educational focus continues to focus upon providing patients the best care possible.
“THE CHINESE PAGODA TOWER HUGS THE EARTH AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTOURS OF THE LAND. MUCH LIKE ACUPUNCTURE, THE TOWER IS SHAPED LIKE A NEEDLE TO RELEASE ENERGY UPWARD TOWARD THE SKY.” Flower pagoda of Six Banyan Trees, Guangzhou, China