August 29, 2007
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Nova Southeastern University’s College of Pharmacy to Continue Study Abroad Program in China
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla ---- Nova Southeastern University’s College of Pharmacy announced Wednesday it will continue the study abroad program for NSU pharmacy students in China.
The students went on their first study abroad program to China in June. Because of the program’s success in teaching them traditional Chinese medicine, the College of Pharmacy has decided to continue it next year.
“In light of the today’s global conflict, we deeply believe in the importance of cross-cultural learning,” said Leanne Lai, Ph.D., Director of the College of Pharmacy’s International Program. “International education will be the solution to the world’s strife.”
Fifty-one pharmacy students, pharmacists and faculty traveled to Beijing and Shanghai for the 18-day program. The group left on June 2 and returned on June 19. The program included the 68-hour course “Introduction of Traditional Chinese Medicine” and cultural exploration in Beijing and Shanghai.
The academic course was offered to pharmacy students and to practicing pharmacists who took a pre and post-exam to determine their academic accomplishments. The study abroad program ---- which was envisioned by Andres Malave, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Pharmacy ---- is coordinated by Lai. Carsten Evans, Ph.D., R. Ph., Assistant Dean for Continuing Education, assisted Lai the with trip.
The traditional medicine course took place in one of the most prestigious universities in China: The Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
They were also taught ways to treat patients and practice how to correctly apply these methods and administer proper treatments. Clinical observations of TCM were studied at two different TCM hospitals in Beijing, Wang-Jin and Xi Yuan. In addition to academics, this program offered students an opportunity to explore China’s historical sites and acquire an understanding and appreciation of the Chinese culture.
In Beijing, the students visited the Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, among other sites.
About Nova Southeastern University: Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale is the largest independent institution of higher education in the Southeast, and it is the 6th largest independent institution nationally. NSU awards associate’s, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, doctoral, and first-professional degrees in a wide range of fields. The university is comprised of undergraduate, graduate and professional schools of osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, optometry, allied health and nursing, medical sciences, dental medicine, law, marine biology and oceanography, business and entrepreneurship, computer and information sciences, humanities, conflict resolution, family therapy, interdisciplinary studies, education, psychology and counseling, and family programs.
