Students from the Purdue College of Pharmacy in the United States participated in a traditional Chinese medicine program at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, or SHUTCM, from March 11 to 15.

The program offers a comprehensive TCM experience combining lectures, site visits, and clinical observation, covering TCM theories, common acupuncture points, Tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage), and clinical applications of Chinese medicines.

Through the visit to the Shanghai TCM Museum, students obtained insight into the history and development of traditional Chinese medicine. At the Shuguang Hospital Pharmacy, students gained firsthand experience witnessing TCM granules, decoction-ready medicines, and the entire process of dispensing Chinese remedies.

Additionally, the visit to Shanghai Kaibao Pharmaceutical Company provided students with a comprehensive understanding of the lifecycle of medicine, encompassing research, development, production, and distribution processes.

Students attend lectures on the introduction to essential TCM theories, Chinese herbal medicine, and acupuncture. [Photo/WeChat account: SHUTCMIEC]

Through clinical observations in the hospital, they gain hands-on experience with Tuina therapies. [Photo/WeChat account: SHUTCMIEC]

Source: "SHUTCMIEC" WeChat account