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Surgery of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Universities
17
Programs
41
Major category
Medicine

Specialization introduction

Major introduction

Using the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine to solve surgical challenges, integrating classical theories with modern techniques, to cultivate TCM surgical specialists who can prescribe herbal formulas and perform surgeries.

Program overview

TCM Surgery is a clinical secondary discipline under Traditional Chinese Medicine, focusing on treating surgical diseases with TCM theories and methods. You might think TCM is only about herbal prescriptions and health regulation, but TCM surgery has a long history—covering conditions like sores, skin diseases, anorectal disorders, peripheral vascular diseases, and even post-tumor recovery. During graduate studies, you will delve into classics such as *Orthodox Manual of External Diseases* and *Collected Experiences in Treating Sores*, while also mastering basic modern surgical skills. Core courses include Fundamentals of TCM Surgery, Clinical Skills in TCM Surgery, External Therapies with Chinese Herbs, TCM Dermatology, and Anorectal Diseases. There are plenty of hands-on opportunities, such as learning to prepare plasters, thread drainage, and small-needle-knife techniques; some schools even offer basic training in Western surgical procedures. This major suits students passionate about clinical practice, who enjoy hands-on work and want to blend traditional wisdom with modern medicine. Leading universities like Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine have strong clinical and research capabilities in TCM surgery, and their affiliated hospital surgical clinics provide exposure to a wide range of real cases.

Major prospects

中医外科学现在正迎来好时机。一方面，慢性难愈合创面（比如糖尿病足、褥疮）在老龄化社会越来越多，中医外治法（如生肌散、中药湿敷）效果显著且成本低，越来越受重视。另一方面，皮肤病、肛肠疾病等常见病，中医治疗副作用小、复发率低，患者接受度很高。国际方面，世界卫生组织已经将传统医学纳入全球医学纲要，中医外科的独特疗法（如中药熏洗、针灸镇痛）正在被更多国家认可。如果你来自东南亚、非洲或欧美，可以关注中西医结合外科、中医美容等方向——中国在这方面的技术输出和培训项目越来越多。一带一路沿线国家的中医诊所和医院也在招聘懂中医外科的人才。

Career prospects

毕业后最直接的出路是进医院。国内三甲中医院或综合医院的中医外科、皮肤科、肛肠科都需要这类人才，刚入职的住院医师月薪大约8000-15000元（视城市和医院级别而定），有经验后可达2-3万。也可以去社区医院或私立中医诊所，工作节奏相对轻松，月薪6000-12000元。如果你对科研感兴趣，可以进中医药研究院或药企做新药研发（比如外用膏剂、洗剂），起薪约1-2万。国际学生回国后，可以开中医诊所，或者在中国考取执业医师资格后留在中国工作。另外，中医美容、中医减肥等消费医疗领域也很缺人，月薪上不封顶。总之，中医外科学是一门越老越吃香的实用专业，只要技术过硬，不愁没出路。

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