STUDY ABROAD INFORMATIONAL SESSION- THE CHINA EXPERIENCE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Travel Dates: ~ May 2-12, 2015 Professor: Vicki Shaver

COURSE DESCRIPTION  The China Experience for Healthcare Professionals is a continuing education course for learners to become familiar with traditional Chinese Medicine and witness the integration of western medicine with TCM. The attendees will also experience the great cultural sites of Shanghai, Xi’an, and Beijing including lectures and tours on the changing face of China.

TOUR OF YUENGYANG TCM HOSPITAL Two hour tour of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment facility. You will observe acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and herbal pharmacy preparations.

HOW THIS TRIP CAN EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS  World Health Organization Lecture The Beijing Director of the WHO will carry out this lecture in research, data management and health care crisis response.

TOUR OF BEIJING UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL  To compare the TCM treatment facility, you will visit a western medicine hospital. You will have a chance to see a patient care facility with modern diagnostic tools such as X-rays, CT, MRIs and sonography.

BEIJING UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COLLEGE  This will be another tour of a medical training facility. This time we will visit classrooms and laboratories and will be guided by students currently enrolled in healthcare programs.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES You will also have a chance to explore many cultural sites filled with exciting activities: -Shanghai Urban Exhibition Center

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES  Xi’an is the cradle of Chinese Culture.  You will have a chance to visit the Terra Cotta Warriors, a popular tourist destination. The first emperor of China had an army placed in the ground to guard his tomb from his enemies to the east.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES In Beijing you will visit the Temple of Heaven which in ancient times was the site where the emperor made sacrifices to Heaven. Many people of different generations participate in all sorts of social activities in front of this cultural attraction.

IMPORTANT DETAILS Prepare to Pay Attention!!

1. FILL OUT AN APPLICATION: YOUR NAME ON THE STUDENT APPLICATION MUST COMPLETELY MATCH THE NAME AS IT IS OR WILL BE ON YOUR PASSPORT, INCLUDING YOUR MIDDLE NAME. WE GIVE THE NAME THAT YOU ENTER ON YOUR APPLICATION TO THE TRAVEL PROVIDER FOR TICKET ISSUANCE. IF THE NAME YOU PROVIDE TO US DOES NOT EXACTLY MATCH THE NAME ON YOUR PASSPORT, YOU MAY BE DENIED BOARDING YOUR FLIGHT, OR THE AIRLINE COULD CHARGE YOU A LARGE FEE TO RE ‐ ISSUE YOUR TICKETS. THE COLLEGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS OF YOUR NAME ON THE STUDY ABROAD APPLICATION. 2. PASSPORT: IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A PASSPORT, INCLUDE A COPY OF THE ID PAGE WITH YOUR APPLICATION. IF YOU DON’T HAVE A PASSPORT, IT CAN TAKE UP TO 12 WEEKS TO GET ONE. PLAN ACCORDINGLY!!  Application/Passport information

1. BY SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION AND ALL OTHER SUBSEQUENT FORMS YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL PROGRAM RULES AND ALL YOUR DEPOSITS FOR THE TRIP MUST BE SUBMITTED ACCORDING TO THE TIMELINES OF YOUR INDIVIDUAL SA PROGRAM. 2. THE IEC DIRECTOR AND/OR FACULTY/STAFF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR DECLINE PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM. 3. THE COST OF ALL SA PROGRAMS IS BASED ON MULTI-OCCUPANCY. ALSO, DUE TO THE FLUCTUATION IN FOREIGN CURRENCY, FINAL PROGRAM COSTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 30 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE. PARTICIPANTS ARE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS ABOVE THE ADVERTISED RATES 4. ALL PARTICIPATING STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION. 5. MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SA TRIPS WITH PBSC. THE COLLEGE HAS SECURED A VERY REASONABLE INSURANCE PLAN WITH GALLAGHER-KOSTER THAT WILL COVER YOU FOR YOUR TRIP. THE COST STARTS AT $37 FOR MOST STUDENTS, BUT VARIES BY AGE GROUP. THIS INSURANCE IS MANDATORY UNLESS YOU CAN OTHERWISE PROVE COVERAGE OF THE ESTABLISHED LIMITS THROUGH YOUR OWN.  Program Information

1. APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION 2. CONSENT TO RELEASE CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT RECORD INFORMATION 3. STUDENT INFORMATION AND PASSPORT FORM (RM) 4. EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (RM) 5. PHYSICIAN STATEMENT (RM) 6. PERMISSION FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT (RM) 7. RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (RELEASES COLLEGE OF ALL LEGAL LIABILITIES, PLEASE READ CLOSELY) (RM) 8. PHOTO/AUDIO/TEXT/VIDEO RELEASE 9. DRUG, ALCOHOL, DISCIPLINE POLICY (ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOUND IN THE PBSC STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT HANDBOOK PREVAIL WHEN YOU ARE STUDYING ABROAD)  Forms to Fill Out (Applications and Risk Management ((RM)) Forms)

1. TO ENTER CHINA, YOU NEED A VISA AS WELL AS SIX MONTHS' VALIDITY REMAINING ON YOUR PASSPORT. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALID PASSPORT AND THE APPROPRIATE CHINESE VISA, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER CHINA, YOU WILL BE FINED, AND YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE DEPORTATION. CHECK YOUR U.S. PASSPORT BEFORE APPLYING FOR A VISA TO MAKE SURE THAT IT HAS ONE YEAR OR MORE VALIDITY REMAINING; OTHERWISE, YOU MAY BE ISSUED A VISA FOR LESS THAN THE TIME REQUESTED. 2. PASSPORTS MUST BE READY BY JANUARY 15 TH, THIS IS TO ALLOW ENOUGH TIME FOR US TO REQUEST AND OBTAIN THE VISAS. 3. FOR VERY USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS AND OTHER ENTRY/EXIT GUIDELINES, VISIT THE DOS WEBSITE AT:  Travel Requirements for China

- THERE ARE FOUR SEPARATE PARTS TO THE PROGRAM COSTS: 1. ENROLLMENT IN COURSE/TUITION: RESIDENT:__$60______ NON-RESIDENT:__?___ 2. TRIP COSTS: WHICH INCLUDE AIRFARE, SOME MEALS, ACTIVITIES, TRANSPORTATION, LODGING, ETC. 3. MEDICAL INSURANCE: MANDATORY, PRICES START AT $37 AND INCREASE DEPENDING ON AGE GROUP. 4. INCIDENTALS SUCH AS TIPS AND OTHER OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL PROGRAM COST.  PROGRAM COSTS

1. TUITION FOR COURSE (WITHOUT TECHNOLOGY FEE): RESIDENT $60NON-RESIDENT ? 2. PROGRAM COST FOR TRIP COMPONENT WHICH INCLUDES: -AIRFARE-GROUP ACTIVITY ENTRANCE FEES -ON GROUND TRANSPORTATION-GROUP SCHEDULED MEALS -ACCOMMODATIONS (BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY)*-ENTRY VISA TO CHINA -TOUR GUIDE *SINGLE ACCOMMODATION IS CHARGED AT A RATE OF $500 PER SINGLE ROOM. FEE: $3,650 PER STUDENT IF WE REACH 20 STUDENTS $3,800 PER STUDENT IF WE ONLY REACH STUDENT RANGE 3. PBSC ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FEE: _TBD__ P/P 4. G-K INSURANCE: STARTS AT $37, INCREASES DEPENDING ON AGE GROUPS. 5. INCIDENTALS (FOR MEALS NOT COVERED, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DURING FREE TIME,SOUVENIRS, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS COSTS): TBD BY STUDENT ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. 6. EXTRA EXPENSES: TIPS FOR TOUR GUIDES AND BUS DRIVERS WILL BE COLLECTED IN CHINA AND WILL TOTAL ABOUT $20. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE TANG DINNER THEATER AND ACROBAT SHOW WILL BE APPROXIMATELY $50 AND $16 RESPECTIVELY. TOTAL: ____________________  Program Costs

-THERE WILL BE 7 PAYMENT INSTALLMENTS IF WE REACH 20 STUDENTS, AT A COST OF $3650 PER STUDENT: 1. OCTOBER 1 ST, 2014: $ NOVEMBER 1 ST, 2014: $ DECEMBER 1 ST, 2014: $ JANUARY 5 TH, 2015: $ FEBRUARY 1 ST, 2015: $ MARCH 1 ST, 2015: $ APRIL 1 ST, 2015: MEDICAL INSURANCE MONEY DUE.  PAYMENT SCHEDULES

THERE WILL BE 7 PAYMENT INSTALLMENTS IF WE REACH ONLY STUDENTS, AT A COST OF $3800 PER STUDENT: 1. OCTOBER 1 ST, 2014: $ NOVEMBER 1 ST, 2014: $ DECEMBER 1 ST, 2014: $ JANUARY 5 TH, 2015: $ FEBRUARY 1 ST, 2015: $ MARCH 1 ST, 2015: $ APRIL 1 ST, 2015: MEDICAL INSURANCE MONEY DUE.  PAYMENT SCHEDULES

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