2025 2-Week Short-Term Taiwan Study Trip
Join our international training group and enjoy the journey — with time to learn acupuncture and explore Taiwan freely!
Date: 6 – 20 July 2025
Registration Deadline: 5 June 2025
Train in Taiwan with a Leading Healthcare Network
We invite you to take part in a unique international training experience alongside a group of Spanish acupuncturists. This short-term placement offers you the chance to observe top-level acupuncture treatments, attend advanced lectures, and explore integrative approaches in Traditional Chinese Medicine with Taiwan’s prestigious MaKuang Healthcare Network.
This is a joint trip with a group of Spanish practitioners, with English translation provided throughout the program.
Date: 6 – 20 July 2025
Location: MaKuang Healthcare Network’s Taipei Branch and Kaohsiung Branches (Boai, Minghua, Yangming, Fengshan Branches)
Eligibility: Participants must be current students or qualified practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture or herbal medicine).
Language Support: English Translation Provided
Application deadline: 5 June, 2025
This is not just a study trip – it’s a cultural and professional exchange where East meets West. Whether you're looking to broaden your clinical understanding, explore new techniques, or build international connections, this journey will leave a lasting impact on your practice.
About Taiwan MaKuang Hospital Healthcare Network
Our partnership with Ma Kuang Healthcare Network gives students an amazing chance to experience one of Taiwan’s most respected and well-established Traditional Chinese Medicine networks. Founded in 1990 in Magong City, Penghu County, Ma Kuang is named after its hometown—"Ma Kuang" meaning "in the glory of Magong."
Since then, Ma Kuang has expanded to over 34 clinics across Taiwan, Singapore, and China, blending classical Chinese medicine with modern, well-organised clinical systems. Their clinics specialise in everything from acupuncture and herbal medicine to gynecology, pediatrics, trauma care, and stroke rehab—all with a patient-focused and structured approach.
This collaboration means UKTATM students get front-row access to real clinical settings, learn directly from top Taiwanese doctors, and see how tradition and innovation work hand in hand at one of Asia’s leading TCM networks.
Why Join This Program?
Diverse Clinical Exposure
Observe clinical applications in stroke recovery, traumatology, gynecology, pediatrics, cosmetic acupuncture, and more.
Advanced Techniques & Expert Lectures
Learn advanced techniques like Floating Needle Therapy, Minimally Invasive Acupuncture, Master Tung’s Acupuncture and Scalp Acupuncture from Taiwan’s most experienced practitioners.
Enriching Taiwanese Cultural Experience
Enjoy guided cultural excursions to Sun Moon Lake, Wenwu Temple, Shuntian Botanical Garden, and Jiufen Old Street, blending professional development with unforgettable memories.
International Certification
Receive a Certificate of Completion to strengthen your clinical profile and highlight your international training experience.
Join a friendly cohort of Spanish practitioners
Join a friendly and passionate group of Spanish acupuncturists for a meaningful cross-cultural learning experience. Study, travel, and share insights together.
How Much and What’s Included
Program Fee: £2,100 GBP
✅ What’s Included
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Join all clinical observation sessions and expert acupuncture talks at MaKuang clinics in Kaohsiung.
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Stay in clean, safe hotels with twin rooms, shared with another participant.
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Includes high-speed train to Kaohsiung, local clinic transfers, and cultural excursions to iconic destinations like Sun Moon Lake and Jiufen.
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Lunch is provided on training days and during group tours, as outlined in the itinerary.
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English interpretation is provided throughout to ensure you can fully engage in all lectures and clinical visits.
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Receive a certificate at the end of the program recognising your participation and learning.
❌ What’s Not Included
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Participants must arrange their own flights to and from Taiwan.
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All participants must purchase their own comprehensive travel insurance. Please note: coverage only applies after arrival in Taiwan and does not cover incidents before landing.
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Any additional meals, souvenirs, shopping, or personal spending are not included.
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Participants are responsible for arranging their own visa, if required, prior to arrival. For up-to-date visa information, please refer to the UK Government’s travel advice for Taiwan: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/taiwan/entry-requirements
What Will You Learn?
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Acupuncture-Assisted Cancer Treatment
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Stroke Acupuncture Therapy
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Gynecology & Pediatrics
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Traumatology
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Cosmetics Acupuncture
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Specialized Needling Techniques
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Floating Needle Therapy/Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling
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Fertility Acupuncture
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Master Tung's Acupuncture
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Minimally Invasive Acupuncture (Xiao ZhenDao)
It’s not all hard work…
While the lectures and clinical observation are key aspects of the Taiwan trip, we also want students to experience the rich culture surrounding the practice of Chinese medicine in Taiwan.
You’ll have the chance to visit the Shuntian Botanical Garden, where you can stroll through lush landscapes, learn about Taiwanese herbs, plants, and the local ecology. There’s also a black tea workshop where you’ll discover the art of brewing and enjoy a taste of Taiwan’s famous black tea.
Additionally, students will embark on excursions around the stunning island, including the renowned night markets in Taipei, the serene Sun Moon Lake, the historic Jiufen Old Street, a fishing port, and the iconic Taipei 101. On the final day, there will be free time to explore Taiwan at your own pace.
Get All the Details – Read the Program Leaflet
