Program overview
TCM teaches you how to use herbs, acupuncture, and tuina (massage) to help people restore balance in their bodies, rather than just treating symptoms. Core courses include TCM fundamentals, Chinese materia medica, herbal formulas, acupuncture, and internal medicine of TCM. You'll learn concepts like yin-yang, five elements, meridians, and qi-blood, and practice skills like pulse diagnosis, prescribing formulas, and needling. Many TCM universities in China (e.g., Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou) have affiliated hospitals where students can shadow real patients and gain clinical experience. This major suits those interested in traditional culture, enjoy interacting with people, and have patience for details. If you find Western medicine sometimes too 'hard' and want to learn a gentler, more holistic approach, TCM will be fascinating.