Yunnan Health and Education Services

  China

• Kunming: 
Kunming
• Rural Areas: 
Rural Areas

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Dates: any time

Description: From the Barefoot doctor to modern traditional remedies, the use of traditional Chinese medicine has become an accepted healing modality in most parts of the world. Yunnan Educational and Health Services (YEHS) study abroad programs offer students a unique opportunity to study oriental medicine, traditional diagnosis, ancient and modern needling techniques, tuina massage, herbal prescription writing and dispensing, traditional medical diet therapy, tai ji quan and other traditional therapies, as well as cultural exchange, village home stays and minority studies. Hospital clinical and hands-on herb identifying, harvesting and processing in the country side make the Chinese medicine programs an in-depth holistic oriental medicine practical experience. The various clinical settings combined with a wide array of specialized doctors provides for a completely unique learning experience.

Highlights: Located in southwest China, Yunnan is China's most biologically and ethnically diverse province; home to the greatest number of ethnic minority groups, over 30 in total. Kunming, the spring city and capital of Yunnan Province is China's mile-high city. Mild weather most of the year and a friendly atmosphere are Kunming's gift to students, travelers and business people. Being much less polluted than other cities in China makes Kunming a healthy alternative: Beijing, Shanghai, Nanning, Tianjin, and Guangzhou are over-crowded and heavily polluted. Yunnan is still pristine and friendly to those who prefer a more natural, peaceful and interesting environment. The landscapes are as diverse as the people; creating endless travel opportunities and offering a tremendous variety of geological landscapes for exploration.

Cost in US$: 3,000

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Yunnan Health and Education Services's Mission Statement: We are dedicated to providing excellent China based educational opportunities for local and international students. For those who need university or related credits we offer certificates of program completion and college level credits. Striving to evolve the local health care standards YEHS is continuously working with the local health care community to establish best practices and uniting international doctors with local hospitals for clinical training in various fields.

Year Founded: 2004