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A common dream of top Chinese TCM doctors: making their profession obsolete?

A common dream of top Chinese TCM doctors: making their profession obsolete?

I was skimming through the brochures of several (TCM) training camps when a phrase kept appearing everywhere consistently: “If everyone learns medicine, there would be no need for doctors" “ 人人学医，天下无医。” At first, I dismissed it as poetic branding. But after weeks of research and firsthand conversations with some

My First Class with a National TCM Master—The Doctor Who Teaches Doctors and Treats Royalty

My First Class with a National TCM Master—The Doctor Who Teaches Doctors and Treats Royalty

For ordinary middle-class people, it’s rare to have the chance to meet a national-level master doctor in person. They’re often too senior, focusing on teaching other physicians or treating high-level government officials and elite patients. But, I am lucky to meet one. I recently attended Traditional Chinese Medicine

Can You Change Careers to TCM in Midlife? Why the Path to Becoming a Doctor in China Looks So Different

Can You Change Careers to TCM in Midlife? Why the Path to Becoming a Doctor in China Looks So Different

A few years ago, I met a Swiss lady in her late forties at a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) training camp. She had once worked in corporate HR for a multinational company. Now, she stood beside me in a white coat, practicing pulse diagnosis with quiet focus. “I lost my

How Is AI Empowering TCM Doctors in China? An interesting startup from Stanford alumni

How Is AI Empowering TCM Doctors in China? An interesting startup from Stanford alumni

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is often imagined as the realm of ancient wisdom—quiet consultation rooms, hand-written prescriptions, and slow, thoughtful diagnosis. But in China today, a new wave of digital innovation is rapidly reshaping this ancient field. At the center of this transformation is Wenzhi, a fast-growing TCM-tech startup

3 Longevity Lessons from My Research on China's Top 5 Longest-Lived Emperors

3 Longevity Lessons from My Research on China's Top 5 Longest-Lived Emperors

My parents recently retired and went to wellness centre every day. Hoping to support their pursuit of healthy aging in a more thoughtful way, I decided to study the longevity practices of ancient Chinese emperors—leaders who carried immense burdens yet enjoyed access to the finest medical knowledge of their