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| Introduction |
| 1.Aims |
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The National Yang-Ming University TMTCA program is a short-term program to introduce to international students with traditional medicine and Taiwanese culture and art. This program is to accept students for 2 weeks during summer and winter break. Courses are taught in English and on-site visits after lessons. Students can benefit from this program on:
- overall knowledge of Chinese culture and arts, ex. Pottery, literature, history, etc.
- basic knowledge of traditional medicine, especially acupuncture and Chinese herb therapy.
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2. Requirements |
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To apply for the NYMU TMTCA program, applicants must meet all the following requirements:
- Applicants must be full-time students.
- Applicants must be proficient in English.
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| 3. Number of Students Accepted |
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20 students for each program |
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| 4. Program Calendar |
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Term 1：July 21 – August 1st 2008
Term 2：August 4 – August 15 2008
*We also offer an optional 2 days culture program to east coast and Taroko Gorge National Park. Students could experience nature beauty and aboriginal culture of Taiwan. (NT$5,000 for 2 days’ program) |
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| 5. Tuition |
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Tuition will be waived for students from the universities that have the formal academic exchange agreement or memorandum with National Yang-Ming University. The list can be found through http://issue.ym.edu.tw/cia/new/fundingfaq/sister_universities.php
Students from the universities that have no agreement or memorandum with National Yang-Ming University are obliged to pay the registration fee NT$15,000 (US$500) for two weeks program.
The registration fee is included the in-campus dormitory, lessons materials and site visit traveling fee. |
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| 6. Certificate of Completion |
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Students who complete all programs could obtain a certificate issued by National Yang-Ming University.
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Time |
Content |
Speaker |
Place |
7/21
8/4 |
Mon |
09:00-09:30 |
Registration
報到 |
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NYMU |
09:30-11:00 |
Introduction of Acupuncture
針灸概論 |
Dr. Fang-Pey Chen
陳方佩醫師 |
NYMU |
11:00-12:00 |
Demonstration of Acupuncture & Moxibustion
針灸與拔罐示範 |
Dr. Ta-Peng Wu
吳大鵬醫師 |
NYMU |
14:00-15:30 |
Introduction of Meridians
經絡介紹 |
Dr. Hsing-Yun Yang
楊型筠醫師 |
NYMU |
16:00-17:00 |
Clinical Observation
門診見習 |
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Taipei VGH |
7/22
8/5 |
Tue |
09:00-10:30 |
Introduction of Bioenergy
生物能醫學介紹 |
Dr. Hsing-Yun Yang
楊型筠醫師 |
NYMU |
10:30-12:00 |
Acupoints (1)
認穴與功能介紹(1) |
Dr. Jung-Nien Lai
賴榮年醫師 |
NYMU |
14:00-15:00 |
Acupoints (2)
認穴與功能介紹(2) |
Dr. Jung-Nien Lai
賴榮年醫師 |
NYMU |
16:00-17:00 |
Visit Chinese Pharmacy
參訪中藥局 |
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Taipei City Hospital |
7/23
8/6 |
Wed |
09:00-10:30 |
Introduction of Complementary & Alternative Medicine
國際CAM介紹 |
Prof. Yi-Tsau Huang
黃怡超教授 |
NYMU |
10:30-12:00 |
Analysis of Taiwan’s Health Insurance Databank on Chinese Medicine
臺灣中醫健保資料分析 |
Prof. Shinn-Jang Hwang
黃信彰教授 |
NYMU |
14:00-15:00 |
Introduction of Chinese Classic Theories and Archives
中醫傳統理論與文獻介紹 |
Dr. Fang-Pey Chen
陳方佩醫師 |
NYMU |
16:00-17:30 |
Massage Therapy
推拿 |
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Taipei City Hospital |
7/24
8/7 |
Thu |
09:00-10:30 |
Check Your Pulse, See Your Tongue
中醫四診原則介紹 |
Dr. Yen-Ying Kung
龔彥穎醫師 |
NYMU |
10:30-12:00 |
Chi Gong and Practice
氣功及練習 |
Dr. Ta-Peng Wu
吳大鵬醫師 |
NYMU |
14:00-15:00 |
Comparison of East and West Natural Philosophy
比較東西方自然哲學 |
Dr. Fang-Pey Chen
陳方佩醫師 |
NYMU |
15:00-17:00 |
Acupuncture and Herbal Clinical Applications
臨床針灸和中藥應用 |
張成國醫師
Dr. Chung-Gwo Chang |
NYMU |
7/25
8/8 |
Fri |
09:00-10:30 |
Experimental Acupuncture (1)
實驗針灸學(1) |
Prof. Jen-Hwey Chiu
邱仁輝教授 |
NYMU |
10:30-12:00 |
Experimental Acupuncture (2)
實驗針灸學(2) |
Prof. Jen-Hwey Chiu
邱仁輝教授 |
NYMU |
14:00-15:30 |
What are Chinese herbs?
How to use food therapy?
認識中藥和食療 |
Dr. Maw-Shiou Jong
鍾茂修醫師 |
NYMU |
15:30-17:00 |
Visit Taipei VGH
參訪台北榮總 |
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Taipei VGH |
7/28
8/11 |
Mon |
09:00-12:00 |
National Palace Museum Lecture Series |
13:30-17:00 |
Visit National Palace Musem (with 1.5hrs guided tour) |
7/29
8/12 |
Tue |
09:00-12:00 |
Lecture: Religion in Taiwan |
14:00-17:00 |
Visit Dalongdong Baoan Temple, Taipei |
7/30
8/13 |
Wed |
09:00-11:00 |
Lecture: The revolution of Taiwanese railway
Dr. Wen-Hua Kuo |
12:00-17:00 |
Railway tour: northern main line-Taipei to Keelung |
7/31
8/14 |
Thu |
09:00-12:00 |
Lecture: Creative art of Taiwan |
14:00-17:00 |
Visit Taipei Fine Art Museum |
8/1
8/15 |
Fri |
9:00-11:00 |
Visit National Museum of History |
11:30-20:00 |
Sansia & Yingge folk arts tour
Meeting point – Sansia Zushih Temple – Sansia old street – Yingge ceramics kilns and exhibition center – Yingge ceramics street – dinner - return |
8/2-3
8/16-17
Sat & Sun |
Optional program: east coast and Taroko Gorge National Park |
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Application |
| 1.Required documents |
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- TMTCA application form
- Reference letter from supervisor or director of home university
- Transcript
- Certificate of Health
- Certificate of Enrollment from home university
- Two identical photographs within six months
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| 2.Application deadline |
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Term 1：June 10, 2008
Term 2：June 30, 2008
*All materials required for the application must be sent to the following address before the deadline:
Center of International Affairs
National Yang-Ming University
No. 155, Sec. 2, Li-Nong St., Beitou, Taipei 11221, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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| 3.Notification of results |
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Term 1：June 25, 2008
Term 2：July 15, 2008
The registration pack will send to the accepted students within 10 days after the notification. Please pay the registration fee NT$15,000 (US$500) before 2 weeks of the program.
- Pay by US dollars: please send the check in US dollars
- Pay by NT dollars: please directly remit to the university account and enclose a copy of telegram transfer receipt either from post office of bank
Post Office ID: 700
Account: 00024750016732
Address: No. 155, Sec. 2, Li-Nong St., Beitou, Taipei 11221, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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Appendix |
Studying at National Yang-Ming University |
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Taiwan, named “Ihla Formosa” (beautiful island) by Portuguese sailors has spectacular natural scenery.
Taiwan is 394 kilometers long and 144 kilometers wide. Taipei, at the very northern end of Taiwan, is the largest city. Yang-Ming Mountain surrounds Taipei, and the Danshui and Keelung Rivers flow through the valley. North of the city, with a great view of Taipei 101 and the city, National Yang-Ming University (NYMU) is situated in the Yang-Ming Mountain area. The verdant beauty surrounding Yang-Ming and the great opportunities only a big city like Taipei can provide (bars, restaurants, coffee shops and thousands of shopping possibilities) make the university unique. Students can study in the morning and have fun at the beach later in the same day.
Formerly a medical college dedicated to improving the quality of medical practice in the rural areas of Taiwan, National Yang Ming University (NYMU) was established in 1975. In 1994, the Ministry of Education approved its expansion into a medicine-oriented comprehensive university.
Students joining the creative environment in NYMU will enjoy a stimulating education and participate in world-class research projects. Studying at NYMU opens up excellent career opportunities in both industry and academia.
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Taiwan |
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Climate
Taiwan straddles the Tropic of Cancer: the north is semi-tropical with average annual temperatures of 22C, while the south is tropical with average temperatures of 24C. Summers, which last on average from May through September, are usually hot and humid with average daytime highs 27C to 35 C. Winter temperatures normally range from 12C to 16C; only high mountains have snowfall.
Language
Mandarin Chinese is the official language of Taiwan and is used by the media and taught in schools. Other languages are Taiwanese, Hakka dialect, and ten other aboriginal languages. English is used on official web pages, most traffic systems, and other facilities. Most Taiwanese people are able to understand some English, but they may be too shy to speak it.
Religion
The vast majority of people in Taiwan practice a blend of Buddhism and Taoism, with some Confucian influence. Chinese also worship their ancestors and build elaborate altars and tombs for departed relatives. These altars are usually built in front of houses or corner shops.
Time Zone
Taiwan Standard Time is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
CITY |
TIME |
TAIPEI |
12:00 noon |
Bangkok |
11:00 |
Berlin, Amsterdam, Rome |
06:00 Summer 05:00 Winter |
Buenos Aires |
01:00 |
Honolulu |
18:00 (previous day) |
New York |
23:00 (previous day) |
Singapore / Hong Kong |
12:00 noon |
Soul |
14:00 |
Tokyo |
13:00 |
Mumbai |
09:30 |
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Taipei Life |
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Cost of living
1 US$ - 30.5 NT$ |
1 Euro – 45 NT$ |
Breakfast: NT$50-NT$70 |
Lunch: NT$50-NT$120 |
Dinner: NT$80-NT$150 |
Restaurant prices can vary from NT$100 to about NT$1000; make sure that you know the prices before you order. Tipping is not typical in Taiwan.
Taiwanese people usually go out for a meal, it is possible to eat at campus cafeteria for NT$50–NT$90.
Monthly living costs are about: NT$9000
Shopping
You can go shopping around the University for fruit, vegetables, clothes, and toiletries.
Some of the different stores are:
Watsons: toiletries
Cosmed: toiletries
Carrefour (pronounced jia-le-fu in Taiwan): supermarket, sells most things you need
Transportation
There is a well planned public transport network in Taipei, including MRT (Mass Rapid Transit: http://www.trtc.com.tw/e/) and buses.
After your arrive at NYMU you can purchase a student Easy-Card (YoYo-Card) at an MRT station or at a convenience store. You can use this card on any bus or MRT in Taipei. It is cheap and convenient.
Leisure and Entertainment
There is a vast amount of things you can do in Taipei and Taiwan.
attractions in Taipei Maokong Gondola, Taipei Zoo, Temples and the National Palace Museum are good reasons to choose Taipei.
Night Markets Taipei has many night markets, most famous of which is the Shilin night market in the Shilin District. The Shilin night market is only about 10 minutes from NYMU.
Ximending is Taipei’s famous theater street centered around the Ximen pedestrian zone, a trendy, popular, youth-oriented shopping district.
Tienmu has a shopping district with a cinema and 2 big malls, the Takashimaya and the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi. It also has three large supermarkets, all with a wide selection of local and imported products, and many restaurants in Tienmu.
Taipei 101 is a 101-floor skyscraper located in Taipei. The mall at the base of the tower houses shops, restaurants, night clubs, and other attractions. There are also other shopping malls and a cinema nearby.
Danshui is a seaside town in Taipei County, which is popular as a site for viewing the sun setting over the Taiwan Strait. Added attractions include the “lovers’ bridge,” the old streets of Danshui, a museum, and many restaurants with an incredible view of the sunset.
Ocean, swimming, surfing, and diving: Near Taipei are several surfing spots, like Jhishan Beach and Baishawan. If you love diving, Green Island is the best choice for you. But there are many other beaches, like the famous Kenting beach, which is located in a National Park. With pure white sand beaches and coral reefs, Kenting lies at approximately the same latitude as Hawaii.
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University Life |
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Accommodation
Every room is comfortably equipped and accommodates two to four people. The rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, a microwave oven, and a rice cooker. Furniture consists of a bed, a table, and a closet.
Library
The library servings the faculty and students of our school mainly by offering information through books, journals, etc.. The library also collects teaching and research materials. Rich collections of domestic and international journals, newspapers, online databases, and CD-ROMs are also provided for our students.
Sports
Five areas are set aside for our students’ benefit: the gymnasium, the hilltop stadium, the hillside stadium, the surface stadium, and the swimming pool. You can practice your favorite sport, such as basketball or volleyball, or use the aerobics room, table tennis room, weight-training room, cardiovascular room, 400m track, golf practice range, and rock climbing wall.
Student Shops
A Family Mart (24/7 convenience store) and a copy shop where you can buy stationery items are located on campus, near our teaching buildings.
Cafeterias and Cafes
The student cafeteria and a restaurant which serves low-cost meals are located near the teaching buildings. The Java Café, where you can enjoy breakfast or a coffee, is located near the front gate. It is ideal for a coffee break, offering fresh roasted coffee and a variety of cakes.
Hopper Bus
A campus bus links the university with nearby ShiPai MRT station, bringing our students and faculty members to NYMU. This is the most convenient way to get to NYMU. The bus departs from and finishes at the Administration Building and takes about 15 minutes for the round trip. |
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Links |
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National Yang-Ming University
Academic Affair Division
Student Affair Division
Center of International Affairs
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