China Acupuncture Trip

Walter H. Hsu, D.V.M., Ph.D.

Charles McDaniel, D.V.M.

Course Contents

• Theories of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine

• Concepts & characteristics of acupuncture

• Basic techniques in acupuncture

• Equine acupoints, demonstration & exercises

• Canine acupoints & exercises

• Take-home exam after the trip

Where?

• The acupuncture class will be held at Northwest A & F University, CVM, in Yangling, Shaanxi, China, May 14th – 25th

– Yangling is 60 miles from Xi’an

Transportation & Tours

• We will fly to Beijing airport, and then to Xi’an airport

• Chartered bus will take us from Xi’an airport to Yangling

• We will tour Xi’an for 4 days with a chartered bus

• For the return trip, we will take the night train (with bed) from Yangling to Beijing

• We will tour Beijing for 2 days before flying back to U.S.

Tentative Itinerary • Thu 5/10 Leave Ames (a group of ≤22 students) • Fri 5/11 Arrive in Beijing→Xi’an→Yangling • Sat 5/12 Tour: Wild-life Salvage Center, Daoist Temple,

etc. • Sun 5/13 Tour: Xi’an City Wall, Shaanxi History Museum,

Muslim District & Temple • Mon 5/14 Opening Ceremony. Introduction to

acupuncture • Tue 5/15 Theories of traditional Chinese veterinary

medicine • Wed 5/16 Techniques in acupuncture • Thu 5/17 Tour: Terra Cotta Warriors; Wild Goose Towers,

Song of Everlasting Sorrow Show, etc. • Fri 5/18 Techniques in acupuncture & concept of

acupoints; acupuncture techniques demonstration

Tentative Itinerary (Cont’d)

• Sat 5/19 Equine acupoints and exercises • Sun 5/20 Hiking on Mt. Huashan (6600 ft) or ? • Mon 5/21 Equine acupoints and exercises • Tue 5/22 Equine acupoints and exercises • Wed 5/23 Canine acupoints and exercises • Thu 5/24 Canine acupoints and exercises • Fri 5/25 Treatment of diseases using acupuncture;

closing ceremony. Leave for Beijing on Train at 8 p.m. • Sat 5/26 Arrive in Beijing at 10 a.m. Check into hotel

and tour Summer Palace • Sun 5/27 Tour: Great Wall and Ming Tombs (Sacred

Way) • Mon 5/28 Leave Beijing and arrive in Ames

Predeparture Course in Spring 2012

• Course contents: Each lecture lasts 80 minutes

– Chinese culture (2). Dr. Paul Shao; Dr. Aili Mu

– Chinese language (6). Dr. Walter Hsu

– Chinese history (2). Dr. Walter Hsu

– Chinese politics (1): Dr. Walter Hsu

– Introduction to acupuncture (1) - Dr. Charles McDaniel

Estimated Costs

• Lodging* ($15/P/N) x 16 $240

• Meals ($10/P/D) x 15 150

• Transportation (Air, Train, bus, etc.) 1900

• Excursions 200

• Program fee 400

• Visa 160

• Miscellaneous 200

• Total $3200

*Roommate must be same gender (exception: married couple)

Tuition & Fees to ISU

• ISU tuition and fees for a 3-Cr summer course

• VM4 students?

• Study Abroad Center application fee

Some of the Items To Be Carried

• 1 suitcase

• 1 carryon/backpack

• 1 laptop per hotel room

• 1 camera with 2 batteries; 4GB memory card

• 1 power transformer (230 V → 115 V)

• Clothing: mostly dark-color casual clothes for late spring/early summer; may want to bring a coverall

• Sneakers are a must for sightseeing

• Small gifts for friends at NWAFU

Application

• Online application is due by November 30, 2011

• Results will be announced by January 15, 2012

• Priority will be given to students who show strong interest in acupuncture and Chinese culture