Dao Learning Lab · Clinical Immersion Program 2026
Medicine at
the source
A Clinical Immersion at Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
$300 deposit to hold your place · First-come, first-served
About the program
Where the medicine
was written
This is not a tour. It is a structured two-week academic and clinical immersion at Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of China's most respected institutions in the field. You will train in active hospital settings each morning and attend university coursework each afternoon, with dedicated English translation throughout.
40h
Supervised Clinical Hours
30h
Classroom Instructions
50
CEUs & PDAs Earned
30
Maximum Participants
01
University Coursework
Daily afternoon sessions at Nanjing University of TCM cover theory, diagnostics, and clinical methodology. A full curriculum is available on request. All instruction is in English with on-site translators present throughout.
02
Hospital Clinical Training
Morning sessions take place inside the active Nanjing hospital settings. Participants observe, and where training background and supervising physician discretion permit, engage directly in clinical work alongside senior Chinese medicine doctors. Each group has a dedicated translator.
03
Continuing Education Credits
50 CEUs (California Acupuncture Board) and 50 PDAs (NCCAOM), plus an official certificate jointly issued by Nanjing University of TCM and the Chinese Education Department, bearing the university's official seals.
Who is this for
Built for practitioners
This program is designed for licensed and credentialed practitioners in Chinese medicine and related healing traditions, as well as professionals seeking clinical-grade immersion. Participants must be 18 or older and comfortable learning in English.
Licensed Acupuncturist
L.Ac / DAOM
Naturopathic Physicians
ND
Medical Doctors
MD / DO
Medical Qigong Practitioners
DMQ
Holistic Health
Professionals
Advanced TCM
Students
Program Goals
What will you come back with
Develop Clinical and Diagnostic Skills
Observe real-world cases and refine diagnostic techniques under seasoned practitioners at NJUTCM-affiliated hospitals.
Advance Your TCM Technique
Deepen expertise in acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine, and other core TCM therapies through direct clinical exposure.
Experience Medicine in Context
Engage with the cultural and historical roots of TCM through active training inside Nanjing's working hospitals and clinics.
Bridge Tradition with Modern Practice
Learn to integrate TCM principles into contemporary healthcare through guided, hands-on training with working physicians.
Gain an International Perspective
Study at an institution that has trained students from over 100 countries and maintains active international relationships.
Earn Recognized Credentials
Leave with a formal certificate from Nanjing University of TCM, 50 California CEUs, and 50 NCCAOM PDAs.
Faculty & Curriculum
Who is teaching
What you will study
Lectures are delivered by active clinical faculty from Nanjing University of TCM. These are working physicians and professors, not conference speakers. Sessions cover a range of specialties across acupuncture theory, moxibustion, gynecology, neurology, and classical prescriptions.
Dr. Wang Ningsheng
Acupoint-Based Syndrome Differentiation and Combined Therapy
work.
Prof. Wang Lingling
Wheat Grain Moxibustion and Other Moxibustion Therapies in Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases
Prof. Zhang Jianbing
Clinical Manifestations and Fundamental Mechanisms of Fengfu (GV16) Point Syndrome
Dr. Zhu Shipeng
Acupuncture Treatment for Infertility
Prof. Jiang Jingfeng
Neural Reflex Mechanisms of Acupuncture-Induced Physiological Effects
Prof. Mu Yanyun
Fu's Subcutaneous Needling (FSN) for Knee Pain and Low Back Pain
Prof. Lin Facai
Application of the Five Tones (Wu Yin) in TCM for the Regulation of Emotional Disorders
Prof. Wu Haoxin
Application of Neijing Theory in Gynecological Diseases
Dr. Mei Lifang
Treatment of Insomnia with Classical Prescriptions (Jingfang)
Faculty and session order are subject to adjustment. All sessions are conducted in English with on-site translation.
Daily Structure
A typical Day in Nanjing
The weekday schedule is built to maximize clinical and academic time while keeping evenings free. Weekends have no scheduled programming.
Monday through Friday
7:00 am - Breakfast on campus
8:00 – 11:30 - Hospital clinical training (dedicated translator per group)
12:00 – 1:00 - Lunch on campus
2:00 – 4:00 - University classroom sessions in English
6:00 pm - Dinner on campus
Evening - Free time
Saturday & Sunday
Weekends off - No scheduled programming
Optional - Main NJUTCM campus visit (approx. 45 min from downtown campus)
Optional - Cultural excursions (details on arrival)
November weather in Nanjing
Temperatures range from 45 to 60 °F (7 to 16 °C). Pack layers. Business-casual attire is required for hospital rotations. A white clinic coat is recommended.
Program Details
What is included
Included in Your Investment
- Ground transportation: Shanghai Pudong Airport to hotel
- First night's accommodation in Shanghai
Transportation from Shanghai to Nanjing (Day 2) - All meals during the Nanjing program (breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Friday)
- Full university tuition at Nanjing University of TCM
- 40 hours of supervised clinical training across Nanjing hospital placements
30 hours of classroom instruction with NJUTCM faculty - Dedicated translation support in classroom and hospital settings
Ground transportation from Nanjing back to Shanghai - Shanghai hotel to Pudong Airport transfer
- Official certificate from Nanjing University of TCM and Chinese Education Department
- 50 CEUs (California Acupuncture Board) / 50 PDAs (NCCAOM)
Not Included
- International airfare to and from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
- Chinese tourist visa (your responsibility)
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance, including emergency evacuation (mandatory) - Single-room accommodation upgrade (available for an additional fee, subject to availability)
- Weekend excursions and optional activities
- Personal expenses
Accommodation
Temperatures range from 45 to 60 °F (7 to 16 °C). Pack layers. Business-casual attire is required for hospital rotations. A white clinic coat is recommended.
Visa
A Chinese tourist visa is recommended. We work with a trusted processing service (details after registration), or you may apply at your nearest Chinese consulate. Most nationalities require a visa.
Travel Insurance
Comprehensive medical and travel insurance, including emergency evacuation, is mandatory before departure. Not included in the program fee. A cancel-for-any-reason policy is strongly recommended.
Continuing Education
Credits that count
50
CALIFORNIA CEUs
50
NCCAOM PDAs
Formal recognition from two countries.
All participants receive an official certificate jointly issued by Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Chinese Education Department, bearing the university's official seals. This program qualifies for 50 California Acupuncture Board CEUs and 50 NCCAOM PDAs.
This is continuing education at the clinical source, not a seminar room.
Itinerary Overview
Your two weeks
The detailed itinerary is subject to adjustment. All participants receive timely notice of any changes. Clinical observation is guaranteed; direct patient interaction is at the supervising doctor's discretion.
Oct 30 Arrival — Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Oct 31 Travel Day — Shanghai to Nanjing
Nov 1 Orientation Weekend
Nov 2 Program Begins — First Day of Classes
Nov 7 – 8 Weekend 1 — Free Time
Nov 9 – 13 Week 2 — Program Continues
Nov 14 Final Day — Certificate Presentation
Post Nov 14 Return — Nanjing to Shanghai to Airport
Your Investment
Reserve your Place
Space is capped at 30 participants. Once the cohort fills, enrollment closes, and a waitlist opens. There is no payment plan.
Program Investment
TBD
Full program price announced shortly. Reserve your spot now with the deposit to lock in your place.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT - $300 DEPOSIT30 spots total. Once capacity is reached, enrollment closes, and a waitlist opens.
Cancellation Policy
The $300 deposit is non-refundable. Additional refunds are issued on a sliding scale based on the timing of the cancellation. Full details provided at registration.
Your Guide
Led by someone who
has been there
Diego Sanmiquel
Doctor of Medical Qigong · Daoist Priest · Tai Chi Sifu
Diego has over 20 years of experience in Daoist and Chinese energetic arts and has trained directly in clinical settings in China. He maintains active working relationships with the school director and the international director of students at Nanjing University of TCM, and has led previous cohorts through this program.
Dr. Rodrigo Aranda
Academic Director, San Bao School · Surgeon, University of Chile
Dr. Aranda co-leads the clinical program, bringing a dual background in Western surgery and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has co-led previous cohorts of this immersion alongside Diego and maintains close relationships with the NJUTCM faculty.
Past Participants
What they experienced
From previous immersions, in their own words.
"I never imagined I would be able to learn and train Traditional Chinese Medicine in-person in a Chinese hospital. Dr. Diego made that possible. He took care of all the logistics so I could just show up and focus on learning and working with patients. It was a life-changing experience, and I am so grateful for it.”
Dr. Rifkin
"Diego provided me with the tools to indeed become Captain of my soul. His soul, knowledge, patience, and commitment not only produced that which I sought, but also his teachings retrained my brain. The result of such dedication and teaching expertise has brought my mind, body, and spirit to oneness. To live ‘in the present’. Each day is truly a gift."
Dr. Cooke
Common Questions
Before you apply
Who is this program for?
Do I need to speak Mandarin?
Will I work with patients?
What does the deposit cover, and when is the full payment due?
What is the cancellation policy?
Do I receive a certificate?
How do I get a Chinese visa?
Is travel insurance required?
What about flights?
Where will I stay?
What are meals like?
What should I pack?
Will I have free time?
30 spots
One departure.
When the cohort fills, enrollment closes. No exceptions.
Reserve Your Spot — $300 DepositQuestions? Contact Dao Learning Lab directly.
Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Immersion · October 30 – November 14, 2026
