SIT Study Abroad: India: Traditional Medicine & Healthcare
Program Overview
Gain a deep understanding of how India nurtures its traditional medicine systems while experiencing economic growth and modernization. From New Delhi to the Himalaya, you’ll study Ayurveda, Tibetan medicine, folk medicine, yoga, and naturopathy. On this journey, you will learn about the social, economic, and cultural paradigms that provide a context for healthcare in India. Compare traditional and allopathic systems, gaining a multidimensional view into healthcare and health delivery among diverse groups including marginalized and Indigenous populations. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.
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Quick Details
- Summer
- Anthropology
- Asian Studies
- Health Sciences
- Humanities
- Medicine
- Public Health
- Social Sciences
Updated May 5, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Delhi, India
Fields & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Asian Studies
- Health Sciences
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Medicine
- Public Health
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: 2026
- Terms Available: Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language: English
- Education: Some college credit, no degree
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
- Home-stays
- Other
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Letters of Reference
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
- Other
Age Requirement
18-30
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