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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]