SIT Study Abroad: Vietnam: Traditional Med & Comm. Health
Program Overview
Explore Vietnam’s vibrant traditional medicine systems and community health networks, from Ho Chi Minh City to rural villages and the Central Highlands. Compare Vietnamese and Chinese practices with allopathic medicine while learning from doctors, healers, and local communities. Gain insight into how globalization, development, and sustainability shape health delivery among diverse and marginalized groups, and experience meditation and healing practices at Truc Lam Monastery.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Summer
- Asian Studies
- Health Sciences
- Humanities
- Independent Study
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Pharmaceuticals
- Pre-Med
- Public Health
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
Updated Aug 10, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Fields & Subjects
- Asian Studies
- Health Sciences
- Humanities
- Nursing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Pre-Med
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Public Health
- Nutrition
- Independent Study
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Some college credit, no degree
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
- Online Application
- Other
Age Requirement
18-30
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Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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