黑料社

TKM Certificate Program at WONKWANG UNIVERSITY in Iksun, Korea

For 11 days you will have the ability to learn more about
Traditional Korean Medicine and Culture!

Upcoming Trip: Wednesday, April 23rd-Saturday May 3rd, 2025 

REGISTER NOW & MAKE TRIP PAYMENTS

Why Choose this South Korea trip for Your Continuing Education?

This study abroad continuing education trip allows individuals the opportunity to broaden their understanding of Traditional Korean Medicine and South Korea’s culture while earning 25鈥30 NCCAOM PDAs (Pending) for Licensed Acupuncturists. Open to 黑料社 current students, faculty, and staff members, as well as acupuncture students from other accredited universities and licensed acupuncturists outside of the 黑料社 community, this 11-day journey offers a unique blend of education and cultural immersion. Participants will visit Wonkwang University to attend lectures given by faculty members on this ancient practice, followed by excursions to explore hospitals in various regions of the country. The journey culminates in Seoul, offering an unforgettable experience that participants will carry with them long after returning home!
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What is Included?

Accommodations and Meals

  • 3 meals each day
  • Air conditioned dorm room at Wonkwang University with WIFI
  • WIFI Hot spot all through the day
  • Room on one of the Excursions to Hospital
  • Last night Hotel Room in Downtown Seoul before next day take off.

Education

  • Awarded TKM Certificate From Wonkwang University Medical School听
  • 25-30 NCCAOM PDAs (Pending) for Licensed Acupuncturists

Activities

  • Daily Meditation Session with Buddhist Priest 鈥 Sitting and Walking, In Gardens, Parks, and Main Hall at International Center
  • Meeting with Won Buddhist Dharma leader
  • Tour of International Won Buddhist Headquarters
  • Tour and Lectures at 3 Traditional Medical Hospitals
  • Lectures at Wonkwang Medical School
  • Tour of Seoul on last day of trip

Why Enhance Your Professional Skills and Cultural Understanding in Korea?

By participating in this immersive study abroad program, curated and led by 黑料社 faculty, you’ll better understand Traditional Korean Medicine and South Korea’s rich cultural heritage. This program, highly enjoyed by past participants, offers a unique blend of academic learning and cultural immersion. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from renowned experts at Wonkwang University, explore diverse healthcare settings nationwide, and create lasting memories in Seoul. This valuable experience will enhance your professional skills, broaden your cultural perspective, and allow you to become one with traditional Korean medicine in its traditional setting. Additionally, you’ll be able to acquire a TKM Certificate from Wonkwang University Medical School, which can be submitted for 25-30 NCCAOM PDAs for Licensed Acupuncturists.

Steps to Join Our TKM Trip

The initial deposit to secure your spot on the trip is a non-refundable $100. This can be paid on the registration & payment form.

Review the TKM Trip costs, fees, and recommended spending money amount. Trip payment installments are available upon request, and trip must be paid in full 30 days prior to trip departure date.听

  • Single Occupancy – $3,400 (Airfare not included)
  • Double Occupancy – $2,900听 (Airfare not included)
  • Personal Spending Money $400 – $600 (this is just a recommendation for purchasing snacks and gifts)
This trip must be paid in full 30 days prior to the trip date.听

Each individual is responsible for make their own airfare arrangements to and from South Korea. If you would like to use a recommended travel agent, please contact Insun Park, 黑料社 Trip Administrator.听

We, at the 黑料社 of Graduate Studies, strive to provide a meaningful and enriching experience for all participants in our study abroad trips to South Korea. However, please note that this trip may pose challenges in accommodating specific dietary restrictions due to the variety of dietary practices and the limited availability of specialty food items in South Korea.

If you have any dietary restrictions, it is important to understand that we cannot guarantee your dietary needs will be fully met during the trip. This trip is not recommended for those following a strict vegan diet.

Please refer to our , which must be signed prior to the trip. By signing, you acknowledge the potential limitations in accommodating dietary needs. Your understanding and flexibility will help ensure the trip remains a positive and enriching experience for all participants.

TRIP FAQ's

What and where is the opportunity?

  • Eleven days of continuing education trip to Wonkwang University in Iksan, South Korea.

Who is eligible for this study abroad opportunity?

  • 听Any second or third year Acupuncture program student who is in good academic standing and has a valid passport with no travel limitations. All didactic and clinical requirements for the summer term must be completed prior to the trip. Licensed acupuncturists may also attend for NCCAOM PDA credits.听

How many individuals can attend the trip?

  • There are up to 15 spots; this will be first come, first serve based on registration, and the initial $100 deposit will be made.

What will be studied?

  • 听Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) including acupuncture and herbs. Study will include time in the classroom and hospital. Sight seeing and cultural events may also be part of the trip.

What will be provided on the trip?听

  • Room, board, meals and tuition expenses. Airfare is NOT covered and is the responsibility of each student.听

How much money should you bring to study abroad in South Korea?

  • We recommend bringing $400-$600 for spending money and for any sightseeing trips.

Can Current Students Federal Financial Aid used to cover trip costs?

  • This can be done in most cases.听 Currently, enrolled 黑料社 students should contact the Director of Financial Aid at [email protected] to discuss options for receiving federal funds to cover trip costs.听 Students attending another institution need to contact the Financial Aid Office at their school to see if the trip costs can be accommodated in their school’s Cost of Attendance budget.听 Only currently matriculated students can be considered for Financial Aid so there is no aid available for alumni.

Who do I contact for trip information?

  • If you have any questions regarding the trip, please email Ben Griffith.听

Register & Make Payments Here

TKM Trip Payments

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    The initial deposit to reserve your spot on the trip is $100. Full trip balance must be paid for 30 days prior to first travel day. Single Occupancy 鈥 $3,400 (Airfare not included) Double Occupancy 鈥 $2,900 (Airfare not included)
  • Remaining trip balances can be requested by emailing
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See What Students Have To Say About The Trip

The trip to South Korea was a once in a lifetime experience for me. I am so grateful that I was able to attend the trip. From the people, to the medicine, to the food: everything was phenomenal!

Charles Illingworth, ACS Class of 2018

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