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For more than 10 years the College of Pharmacy has been offering an annual Travel Study Program. The program provides students with an overview, understanding, and appreciation for pharmaceutical and medical practices practiced outside of the United States. It also provides an opportunity for students to participate in experiences with public health and health care professionals, promotes inter-professional collaboration, and allows students to advocate for the pharmacy profession. Programs include visits to local pharmacies, hospitals, industries, governmental agencies, and much more. 

Travel Study programs are led by NSU College of Pharmacy faculty members and take place during the summer semester, with the travel portion lasting an average of three weeks. Students earn three elective credits that are part of the Pharm.D. curriculum and the program is open to students from other accredited colleges and universities. The popular cultural component of each travel study program encompasses many aspects of cultural immersion including local food, art, history, museums, theatre, and the health care system of the country/region visited. 

2019 China and Japan Travel Study

For 2019, the College of Pharmacy will offer a program in China and Japan. Accepted students will learn about the practice of traditional Chinese medicine. As part of the program, there is a three credit hour elective course offered. Each opportunity is open to all students from U.S. accredited colleges of pharmacy. During the application process, students are welcome to apply to Nova Southeastern University as a non-degree seeking student. 

Program topics include:

• The history, culture, and use of Traditional Chinese Medicine

• The healthcare system of China

• Development and manufacture of Chinese medicines

• Learn about the practices of acupuncture, moxibustion, and tuina

• Pharmacy and Hospital Practice in China 

Tentative program visits include:

• Hospital and pharmacy visits in China
• Chinese Medicine Museum, Herbs Planting Center, Tablet Factory
• Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Xi'an Jiaotong University
• The Acupuncture and Tuina Center of Chengdu University
• Cultural activities in the Chinese cities of Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Leshan, Shanghai and Tokyo, Japan

The total cost of the program is $5,545 USD and includes tuition (3 credit hours), ground transportation, cultural and professional excursions, hotel accommodations with daily breakfast, health insurance, and a travel study polo shirt. The costs that are not included are airfare, baggage fees, visas, personal travel costs, additional meals (lunch, dinner, snacks), and tips. NSU students eligible for financial aid are able to apply for financial aid for the program.

For more information on the 2019 Travel Study Program, contact Brian Stonebraker, International Program Coordinator, at bstonebrak@nova.edu.

Pictured above:  Manuel Carvajal, Ph.D. (front right) with students visiting a clinic in Argentina in 2017.