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Jian Hua seeks to provide foreign expertise to China in all disciplines to enable us to fulfil our purpose which is to build China through co-operation in education, development, medical & social services, serving her peoples with compassion, integrity and expertise.
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| Location | East Asia
- China - Tianjin and Xining City
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| Type of Student | Open to all disciplines
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| Location | China - Tianjin and Xining City |
| Placements Available | Limited places. Unable to accept more than 7 students per year from worldwide applications for any placement. |
| Clinical Year | 3rd year and above |
| Placement Duration | 2weeks to one month |
| Christian Commitment | While JHF is not a religious organisation, they do have a strong Christian background and ethos and only accept students with a commitment to mainstream Christian beliefs. |
| Travel Expenses | Student pays. Total cost varies, but a 10 week final year medical elective including international and internal travel costs and insurance is likely to be in the region of £2000. |
| Board and Lodging | Student - JHF will organise. Previous students have been expected to pay tuition for their elective period. These are usually at local students rate and have been reasonable. |
| Grant Available | No |
| Notes | If you are a Non-Mandarin Speaker there is a high likelihood of the elective being more observational than 'hands-on' |
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