Summer Camp for Global Medical Students

The Summer Camp for Global Medical Students was launched in 2023 and will be held by Zunyi Medical University every summer.

The one-week program was launched in 2023 and has attracted bunches of participants from Thailand, Malaysia and Russia. It tries to introduce to participants the specialties of China (Guizhou) through a series of courses such as Local Medicinal Herbs of Guizhou and TCM Techniques, cultural activities including paper cutting, batik dyeing or lantern making and site visits to local hospitals and famous scenic spots. The program aims to increase youth’s knowledge about China, offers opportunities for exchanging ideas and promote friendship among young students around the globe.

 Brief Introduction to ZMU

Formerly known as Dalian Medical University, Zunyi Medical University was established in 1947. It was moved to Zunyi and renamed as Zunyi Medical College upon the decision of the State Council in 1969 to support the development of Southwestern China and get co-sponsorship from the National Health Commission and People’s Government of Guizhou Province. It now owns two campuses in Zunyi and one in Zhuhai, covering a total area of over 186 hectares. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in medicine, science, law and management. The program of Medical Doctor (M.D.) started in 2022. ZMU has 5 directly-affiliated and 7 non-directly affiliated hospitals. The Directly Affiliated Hospital of ZMU and the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of ZMU were the first hospitals to reach national top level in Guizhou. It is home to 1,270 teaching staff and 26,000 students. Clinical medicine has ranked the top 5‰ on ESI, Pharmacology & Toxicology and Biology & Biochemistry have ranked the top 1%. In recent five years, ZMU has undertaken nearly 400 national research projects and achieved several national and provincial awards in scientific research and teaching.

Tentative Schedule

*The schedule will differ slightly every year.

Language Used: English

Fees and Costs

Program Fee: RMB 3,000/person, including courses, activities, pick-up and drop-off services.

Accommodation fee: RMB 1,200/person (shared room for two).

Costs for international air tickets, insurances, meals and calls are not included.

Eligibility

1.above the age of 18 by the time of application,

2.officially registered in a university in a foreign country,

3. both mentally and physically healthy for travel,

4. interested in traditional Chinese culture.

How to Apply

1. Contact the international affairs office at your home university and ask the person in charge to make nomination;

2. Submit your application form(see attachment), passport, CV and nomination letter to ZMU;

3. ZMU will inform you of the final decision of your admission and send you the invitation letter;

4. Apply for a visa and purchase insurance and air tickets;

5.Inform ZMU of your arrival and departure information for pick-up and drop-off services.

Application Deadline

April 15.

Contact

Chunxia Liu (Annie)

Title: International Affairs Officer

Tel: +86-851-28643571

E-mail: annieleo9225@126.com

Moments of Previous Programs

Paper cutting and Nuo Opera Masks

Batik Dyeing

Site visit to Meitan Tea Garden

Visit to Zunyi Meeting Site

Accommodation