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Lead the charge shaping the future of holistic healthcare through harnessing the knowledge of traditional Eastern practices and Western perspectives.

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The first week of November every year is a memorable week for IMU Chinese Medicine (CM) students because this is the time for the annual Chinese Medicine Week, where a series of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practices are showcased at the atrium of the university’s campus in Bukit Jalil. This year, the event was organised by students from cohorts CM 2/16 and CM 1/17 under the supervision of a lecturer, Dr Chep Lee. Held from 4 November to 6 November, this year’s event was themed “The Circadian Clock of TCM” or ZiWu LiuZhu in Chinese because this event would like to raise the awareness of participants on the state of the human body, in terms of the cyclic circulation of Qi and Blood along the meridians that is synchronised with the hours of the day. Read the full story on IMU News.
Final-year Bachelor of Science (Hons) of Chiropractic student, Chong Zen Haw, was one of the winners of the 2024 Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (International Federation of Sports Chiropractic) (FICS) Sports Chiropractic Scholarship. This prestigious accolade marks a significant milestone in Zen Haw’s academic and professional journey, edging him closer to his aspiration of becoming a sports chiropractor. Read more about it on IMU News.
Tay Pei Shen graduated with a chiropractic degree from International Medical University (IMU) in 2017. She is currently a full-time chief resident and lecturer at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and lectures part-time at IMU, as well as a consultant for chiropractors in Malaysia and New Zealand. She is also the first Malaysian Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology (DACBR). Read more about it on IMU News.

In a significant move towards global collaboration in healthcare education, the International Medical University (IMU) has established Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with two chiropractic institutions in the Philippines, the Camara Institute for Chiropractic Sciences (CICS) and Intercare Chiropractic Centre. This initiative marks a new chapter in chiropractic education and research, transcending geographical boundaries. Read More on IMU News.

24 June 2019 – The IMU Chinese Medicine Department invited a renowned lecturer from the Shanghai University of Chinese Medicine, Guo Chun Xia, to give a public talk on “Clinical Anatomy of Dangerous Acupuncture Points” in the Senate Room at IMU. Due to limited seats, the talk only accepted a total of 85 participants from undergraduate students to healthcare practitioners as well as acupuncture enthusiasts. Full story on IMU News.

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IMU is a place of learning, culture and fun. Besides learning about my profession, I had the opportunity to know people from many other healthcare professions which helped build my professional network for my future career. I am grateful to the faculty members who are always helpful and provide students with assistance in the challenges they faced while learning.

Freya Tang Sin Wei

Alumna

IMU's Chinese Medicine programme integrates both Chinese and Western medicine subjects for the needs of nation and to develop competent practitioners. It is a challenge to study Chinese Medicine since it provides brand-new knowledge to any student and it is very different from what we have learned previously, but you will find it fun and interesting once you embark on this lifelong journey.

Goh Si Woei

Alumna

During my time studying chiropractic at IMU, I had also attended free spinal screening event held throughout my student life. The importance of this screening event is to increase the awareness of musculoskeletal health and to introduce chiropractic care to the society. In addition, it also helped to sharpen my communication and analytical skills. In my opinion, it was really a great experience as it is something that we can't obtain it through academically and through these activities, I have found my interest in chiropractic.

Leong Jia Wai

Alumnus

My wife has been on medication for 4 years for progressive aphasia, and there was not much improvement. My niece who is an ex-IMU student suggested to try out Chinese Medicine treatment at ICMC. I was happy with the acupuncture treatment there. After few treatments, I noticed my wife’s face is rosy and facial expression has improved. The lecturer and acupuncture students are very professional and the supporting staff are friendly.

Mr Lim

Patient's Husband

I’m practicing doctor and I’ve always had an interest to learn acupuncture. IMU has opened up an avenue for western evidence-based medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine to assimilate with each other. This is a great learning opportunity, and I’m proud to be among its pioneering batch of students.

Noor Shuhada Yop Ahmad

Student

One of the most valuable aspects of my education is that, in addition to studying Chinese Medicine, I have also gained knowledge of Western medicine. This dual knowledge is crucial for integrating both medicinal systems to provide effective diagnosis and treatments to patients. Academically, the challenges were significant. Although the course is delivered in English, I needed to study basic Chinese to memorise and recall the names of herbs, acupuncture points, and classical literature. However, with the support of my lecturers and friends, I managed to overcome these obstacles each semester.

Ravi Bharathi Balavinayagam

Final Year Student

IMU Chinese Medicine programme is a unique programme which comprises both western and Chinese Medicine subjects. As an established and internationally recognized university in healthcare education, we benefited from the university's strong foundation in western medicine teaching and managed to expand our connections with colleagues from various healthcare fields.

Sng Kim Sia

Alumnus

The chiropractic programme in IMU have provided me the knowledge and shaped me into being a competent chiropractor. I am very grateful to be able to pursue and complete my chiropractic education locally.

Tay Pei Shen

Alumna

Chinese Medicine is not new to me. I was impressed with the acupuncture treatment received at IMU Chinese Medicine Centre (ICMC). After few sessions of acupuncture, my condition has improved significantly. I had been suffering for lower limbs oedema for years. Both the lecturer and students carried out their duty professionally. I will not hesitate to introduce my friends to IMU Healthcare.

Too Chow Moi

Patient

Choosing IMU to pursue my dream of becoming a Chinese Medicine practitioner was one of the best decisions in my life. IMU Chinese Medicine programme did not only imparting the knowledge to students but it also trained students's thinking ability

Wong Pui Mun

Alumna

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