Program overview
Pediatrics in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a branch of TCM that focuses on disease prevention, treatment, and constitution regulation for children from newborns to adolescents. You will not only learn basic TCM theories (yin-yang, five elements, zang-fu organs, and meridians) but also master pediatric-specific diagnostic methods, such as examining fingerprints, listening to crying sounds, and inquiring about feeding history. Core courses include *TCM Pediatrics*, *Pediatric Tuina*, *Pediatric Chinese Herbal Formulas*, and *Fundamentals of Western Pediatrics*. Many TCM universities in China (e.g., Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou) have affiliated hospital pediatric departments where you can follow instructors in outpatient clinics and ward rounds, personally perform tuina on children or prescribe herbal formulas. This major suits those who love children, have patience, and are interested in TCM's holistic regulation philosophy. If you want to study medicine but prefer a warmer work environment (rather than always facing critically ill patients), TCM pediatrics is a great choice.