Volunteers for Chagpori Tibetan Medical Institute, Takdah, Darjeeling

Chagpori was a monastic medical institute in Lhasa with a 400-year old tradition when it was destroyed during the Chinese cultural revolution. In 1992, Chagpori Tibetan Medical Institute has been established near Darjeeling by the late Dr. Trogawa Rinpoche in commemoration of the old Chagpori. At the moment, the 4th and 5th intake of students are studying at CTMI. CTMI is registered as medical college at the Central Council of Tibetan Medicine of the Tibetan Exile Government at Dharamsala.
For first-hand information about Chagpori, please check www.chagpori-tibetan-medical-institute.com

On behalf of Chagpori Tibetan Medical Institute in Takdah, Darjeeling, India, we are looking for volunteers to teach anatomy and / or physiology in English to the students of Chagpori Tibetan Medical Institute. Either individuals or teams of two can apply.

Requirements:
The following qualifications are required:

Graduate or under-graduate of science (medicine, biology, bio-chemistry etc.).
Interest in engaging in an intercultural exchange process with Tibetans.
Fluent spoken English.
Teaching experience and/or knowledge of Tibetan Language would be an asset.

Seasonal Timing:
Your assignment in 2010 could be for two or three months during the following months

April - mid July
September to mid December

Teaching levels:
Two levels of courses are required for two different levels of student's background, beginners (little knowledge of anatomy) and intermediate (basic knowledge of anatomy). The volunteers will prepare their lessons themselves according to the needs and capacity of the students. You should be able to teach one 45-minutes lesson of alternate teaching level from Monday to Friday. Together with the preparation and documentation this is a work-load of 2-4 hours every day.

Director of Chagpori, Teinlay Palsang Trogawa / Student's presentation

Services (can be offered):

1 half-day general & cultural orientation
2 half-days of brief introduction into didactics before your departure.
Transfer from and to Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri train station.
Weekly coaching from Switzerland by mail, sms and skype-phone during the stay.
A personal evaluation/coaching session after your return as well as a personal job certificate.
Free food and accommodation, (simple room with adjoined study, common shower and toilets).

Not included are:

Flight from Switzerland to Delhi & flight or train from Delhi to Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri train station and back
Visa
Personal insurance
Local travel
Private tuition in any field of the Tibetan medical system of your choice can be given for a small contribution by one of the Chagpori lecturers.

If you are interested, please fill in the following contact form. I will get in touch with you within a couple of days.

Fotos: Ursa Vogel

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