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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia
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Students from the RUDN University School of Medicine completed a short-term study and exchange program at Shandong Second Medical University in Weifan, China. The students were fully immersed in the clinical environment and learned about healthcare in China, where cutting-edge technology and the centuries-old traditions of Eastern medicine harmoniously blend.
Composition of the delegation:
Elena Valeryevna Kaverina — Associate Professor, Department of Public Health, Healthcare and Hygiene; Varvara Mamontova — 4th-year student, General Medicine program; Alexander Ovchinnikov — 4th-year student, General Medicine program; Nina Osipyan — 4th-year student, General Medicine program; Serafima Koroleva — 4th-year student, General Medicine program; Mokhinabonu Rakhimova — 4th-year student, General Medicine program; Anna Litvinova — 4th-year student, General Medicine program; Anastasia Levdonskaya — 4th-year student, General Medicine program; Natalia Skurikhina — 4th-year student, General Medicine program; Valery Komarov — Master's student, Healthcare Management program.
Immersion in practice
The student exchange program was opened by RUDN University Vice-Rector for International Affairs Li Shibao and Vice-President Wang Chenggao, who emphasized the importance of global cooperation for the development of medicine. Elena Kaverina, Associate Professor of the Department of Public Health, Healthcare, and Hygiene, delivered a speech on behalf of RUDN University, expressing hope for the development of partnerships.
"This was our first visit to China. It was a wonderful, enriching trip, during which we not only learned about the medical care system but also learned a great deal about the country's culture and traditions. Our students had a unique opportunity for intensive practical work," said Elena Kaverina.
The training course was comprehensive and covered key areas of medicine. At the ophthalmology center, students learned about VR technologies in education and the use of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) methods to treat eye diseases. At the oncology center, they explored modern treatment methods, including deep hyperthermia for tumors.
At the TCM center, the students visited a museum where they learned about the foundations, history, and methods of traditional medicine. They then not only saw how these methods are applied in practice but also tried acupuncture, massage, ear acupuncture with magnetic balls, and other procedures. The delegation also visited a pharmacy to observe its operations and the dispensing process.
At the university hospital, the students visited various departments. They examined patients with doctors, learned about the clinic's operations, and attended lectures. At the dental center, they observed procedures and attended a master class on proper teeth cleaning using several techniques.
The delegates learned a wealth of useful information in the diagnostic and trauma departments. In the obstetrics and gynecology department, they witnessed a birth and saw how TCM techniques (herbal infusions and steam applied to various parts of the body) are used to relieve patients' pain. They also attended a master class on cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the simulation center. The students also visited a medical device manufacturer whose gloves are exported in large quantities to Russia.
Cultural Bridge
In addition to the intensive curriculum, the students enjoyed a deep immersion in Chinese culture. They visited the University History Museum, temples, traditional villages, and the Zhinzhou Museum with its ancient artifacts. The highlight was a master class at the cultural center, where RUDN students, together with Chinese preschoolers, created paintings using ancient pyrography and woodcut techniques. The students returned with a wealth of impressions and new knowledge.
"I remember absolutely every day because each one was filled with unforgettable emotions! Lectures in hospitals, hands-on training on medical equipment, Chinese massages, excursions. And even the free days, which felt like a week-long vacation," says Varvara Mamontova.
"The trip was wonderful. We visited various medical institutions, where we learned about Chinese medicine. The local students and teachers were very friendly and eager to share their knowledge," says Nina Osipyan.
"What impressed me most was the scale and equipment of the clinics, as well as the integration of traditional approaches into modern treatment. It's a unique experience that expands horizons," said Alexander Ovchinnikov.
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