China Trip 2025 - China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center

This course is Pending approval by the California Acupuncture Board for 30 hours of Category 1 CEU’s. Provider #436 and Pending NCCAOM approval for 30 NCCAOM CEUs.

China Trip 2025 - China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center

Overview:

The China Trip program offers students an immersive clinical and cultural experience in Beijing, hosted by the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC). Established in 1975 and supported by the Chinese government and WHO, CBIATC is a globally recognized leader in acupuncture training. It has educated medical professionals from over 100 countries in acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and Qigong. Participants will engage in clinical observations, lectures, and hands-on activities, learning from a respected institution that is a WHO Collaborating Center for Traditional Medicine.

• Gain practical skills and firsthand experience in clinical observation and diagnosis, guided by experts at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), a globally recognized authority in acupuncture training.
• Deepen knowledge of acupuncture, moxibustion, and traditional Chinese medicine techniques used to address a variety of health conditions.
• Explore the cultural and historical significance of traditional Chinese medicine, supported by CBIATC’s rich history and its role as a WHO Collaborating Center for Traditional Medicine.
• Enhance understanding of how to integrate acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine into modern healthcare practices through theoretical and hands-on training.
• Develop familiarity with the principles and methodologies of acupuncture education provided by one of the most respected institutions in the world, serving medical professionals from over 100 countries.

March 31, 2025

• A 20% tuition deposit is required for registration
• Deadline to complete tuition payment: May 16, 2025

• Full refund available until May 23, 2025
• 50% refund available until May 28, 2025
• No refunds will be issued after May 28, 2025

• China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC) at Beijing, China for hospital and lecture activities
• Bo Zhou City, China for herbal field learning activities

AIMC students completing the five-day CBIATC clinical and lecture program and including required assignments may choose one of the following credit options (Students can select only one of these options):

1. One clinic unit (CP011, CP012, or CP013 only): Equivalent to 30 hours of clinical observation.
2. Two didactic units: Equivalent to 30 hours of a didactic elective course.
3. One clinic unit (CP411 or CP511 only, professional development section): Equivalent to 30 hours of doctoral clinical training.

The two-day herbal field trip does not qualify for the clinic or course unit/hours and/or CEUs.

• Tuition: $1,200
• Optional Activities (Herbal Field Trip):
• Herbal Tuition: $200
• Train Ticket: $200
• Hotel: $70

• Expenses (optional):
• Airport Pick-up: $40
• Hotel per night (2 Person / Room): $150
• Hotel per night (Single): $135

• Tuition: $1,250
• Optional Activities (Herbal Field Trip):
• Herbal Tuition: $200
• Train Ticket: $200
• Hotel: $70

• Expenses (optional):
• Airport Pick-up: $40
• Hotel per night (2 Person / Room): $150
• Hotel per night (Single): $135

• Tuition: $1,300
• Optional Activities (Herbal Field Trip):
• Herbal Tuition: $200
• Train Ticket: $200
• Hotel: $70

• Expenses (optional):
• Airport Pick-up: $40
• Hotel per night (2 Person / Room): $150
• Hotel per night (Single): $135

• Tuition: $1,350
• Optional Activities (Herbal Field Trip):
• Herbal Tuition: $200
• Train Ticket: $200
• Hotel: $70

• Expenses (optional):
• Airport Pick-up: $40
• Hotel per night (2 Person / Room): $150
• Hotel per night (Single): $135

Monday 8/18/2025

8:00 am - 11:00 am - Clinical Practice - Clinical Observation (Hospital)

11:00 am - 1:30 pm - Lunch Break and Free Time

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Acute and Chronic LBP - Lecture (Classroom)

Tuesday 8/19/2025

8:00 am - 11:00 am - Clinical Practice - Clinical Observation (Hospital)

11:00 am - 1:30 pm - Lunch Break and Free Time

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Dermatology and Anti-Aging - Lecture (Classroom)

Wednesday 8/20/2025

8:00 am - 11:00 am - Clinical Practice - Clinical Observation (Hospital)

11:00 am - 1:30 pm - Lunch Break and Free Time

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Weight Loss - Lecture (Classroom)

Thursday 8/21/2025

8:00 am - 11:00 am - Clinical Practice - Clinical Observation (Hospital)

11:00 am - 1:30 pm - Lunch Break and Free Time

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Irregular Menses, Dysmenorrhea, Menopause - Lecture (Classroom)

Friday 8/22/2025

8:00 am - 11:00 am - Clinical Practice - Clinical Observation (Hospital)

11:00 am - 1:30 pm - Lunch Break and Free Time

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Infertility and Sterility - Lecture (Classroom)

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (NOT MANDATORY)

Saturday 8/23/2025

7:00 am - 12:00 pm - Train Trip (Bo Zhou City)

Brief orientation: Introduce the farming, collecting, and processing of herbs in China

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Lunch

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Herbal Farm Tour - View different herb farms in the field, taste, and smell fresh herbs

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Dinner

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Classic Herbal Formula - Lecture (Dr. Li Hangzhou)

Sunday 8/24/2025

7:00 am - 9:00 am - Field Trip to Herbal Market

Look for dried herbs from the market; view, taste, smell, and differentiate processed herbs

9:00 am - 11:30 am - Visit Dr. Huatuo Museum - Introduce the life of Dr. Huatuo; learn about his medical contributions

11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Lunch

1:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Return to Beijing

Instructor (Hospital and Classroom):

Faculty Members from China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), Beijing, China

AIMC Staff:

• Adrianus Wong, MD (Ina), DAOM, LAc

(213) 820-6178 | [email protected]

• Le Jiang, DAOM, LAc

(510) 575-5085 | [email protected]

BeiJing Qianyuan Hotel (optional - if selected in registration)

• Hotel per night (2 Person / Room): $150
• Hotel per night (Single): $135

Airport Pick-up: $40 (optional - if selected in registration)

Will be announced via email after the registration

Pack lightly and prioritize durable, easy-to-wash, and quick-drying clothing. Avoid heavy cotton items. If you’re sensitive to the cold, consider adding a few extra layers.

• Small Backpack (2600-3200 cubic inches)
• Small Shoulder Bag
• Large Nylon Stuff Sack (optional for laundry or packing organization)
• 2 White Lab Coats
• 2 Travel Pants (or long skirts for women)
• 1 Pair of Shorts
• 5-7 Pairs of Socks
• 5-7 Pairs of Underwear / 2 Bras
• 1 Set of Long Underwear (optional, only if sensitive to cold)
• 2 T-Shirts
• 2 Shirts (one long-sleeved, one short-sleeved)
• 1 Sturdy Comfortable Pair of Shoes
• 1 Pair of Flip-Flops (for casual use or shower shoes)
• 2 Handkerchiefs or Bandanas
• Light Rain Jacket
• Fleece Jacket
• Light Insulated Jacket (optional, only if cold-sensitive)
• Camera / Charger / Batteries / USB Cable (optional)
• Reading Material / Journal / Pens
• Passport / 2 Extra Passport Photos
• Cash / ATM Card / Credit Card
• Laptop Computer or Tablet

Bring compact, travel-sized items to minimize weight.

• Towel / Washcloth
• Toothbrush / Toothpaste
• Skin Lotion / Hand Sanitizer
• Sunscreen
• Lip Balm
• Biodegradable Soap / Shampoo
• Herbs / Supplements / Medications / Prescriptions
• Ibuprofen / Alleve / Antacids / Gas-X / Pepto-Bismol / Cough Drops
• Hair Brush / Hair Ties / Nail Clippers
• Earplugs
• Q-tips
• Band-Aids

Will be announced later

To submit the application:

1. Current AIMC students: https://aimc.populiweb.com/router/forms/respond/62/980ca3db1612db7cbd611547904058d6
2. All others: https://forms.gle/RczhLXa3kyUTzWmp6

To make the payment:

1. Current AIMC students: Populi form
2. All others: https://www.aimc.edu/workshops-events/

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), 7 floor in the Institute of Acupucnture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No.16 Nanxiaojie, Beijing, China