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University of Vermont College of Nursing and Health Sciences HLTH 195 Traditional Mongolian Medicine in Mongolia Undergraduate, Graduate or CE student, 3 credit FLPA in Mongolia Introduction to the culturally appropriate and sustainable, integrated health system of Traditional Mongolian Medicine in Mongolia (TMM). July 2-19, 2016 plus travel time. Study will include an introduction to Traditional Mongolian Medicine, examination of historical, environmental, social, and political forces that impact the health of Mongolians. By discovering the ideologies, policies, and practices of culture and health care in a cross-cultural context, students will develop optimal health care practices for themselves. We will observe Traditional Mongolian Medicine assessments at hospitals & clinics. Treatments include spiritual practices, lifestyle changes, dietary changes, energy therapy, massage, herbal and acupuncture. Students will observe the integration of Traditional Mongolian Medicine and western medicine. We will enjoy visits Monasteries & Museums, stay in a Ger Camp in Terelj National Park, attend the Naadam Festival with horseracing, archery, wrestling, music and dance, travel to the Taiga to see the Reindeer Herders and tent housing to learn about their distinct culture, lifestyle and health care needs, and travel Khuvsgul Lake, known as Mongolia's "dark blue pearl”, a fresh water lake in the high mountain area in northern Mongolia where people most commonly practice shamanism. Cost $3890 plus 3 credits (UVM summer credits 30% off) plus airfare. Registration by April 15, 2016. http://learn.uvm.edu/study-abroad/study-abroad-programs/mongolia-medicine/ For more information, contact Kathleen Scacciaferro, RN, MSA at [email protected]