Fulbright Taiwan Master's Degree Program Awards: China Medical University Award in Chinese Medicine

This Fulbright award provides funding for U.S. citizens to pursue a full-time three-year Master's Degree in Chinese Medicine at China Medical University (CMU) in Taiwan. The program is taught primarily in Mandarin and bridges traditional Chinese medicine with Western medical research. China Medical University, established in 1958, has the world's largest database of Chinese medicine and is ranked first in Taiwan for scholarly publications in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Fulbright students are expected to serve as Teaching Assistants in medicine-related English-taught courses for up to 4 hours per week while studying for their degree, improving Chinese proficiency through interaction with Taiwan classmates. Students will also have opportunities for clinical observation in Chinese medicine for one month, though no patient contact is allowed when conducting research or clerkships. All students must select from five specialization groups: Chinese medical history and literature, Clinical Chinese medicine, Molecular medicine, Chinese medical engineering, or Traditional Chinese veterinary medicine. The award is co-sponsored by China Medical University and is renewable for three years based on academic performance.