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06 An outcome-based approach to students’ learning and several multidisciplinary teaching approaches, such as problem-based learning and clinical case discussion, are adopted. The programme emphasises the integration of theories and practical skills. Experiential learning is encouraged through participation in clinical attachment, junior clerkship and clinical clerkship, through which students will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired from classrooms in practical settings. Through the Chinese Medicine Undergraduate Student Exchange Programme, students can widen their horizons and enrich their learning experience. Successful applicants may have the opportunity to travel to mainland China or other foreign countr(ies) in summer for studies and engage in cultural exchange with other students. Students will also participate in a field trip to Yunnan, Mainland China for a deeper dive into the indigenous traditional Chinese medicine herbs growing in the natural environment in Mainland China. The Chinese Medicine dispensary practicum will, on the other hand, allow them to obtain practical experience at the Chinese Medicine dispensary. Yuen Oi Sin BChinMed Year 4 student The cultural exchange to the University of Rostock, Germany, was a memorable trip where I witnessed stark differences in healthcare and culture. Palliative care highlighted the value of life and the ethics of medical practitioners. Local professors' insights on acupuncture inspired me to integrate Eastern and Western medicine. Modes of Learning UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS | 2024

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