8月13日，來自美國、墨西哥、烏茲別克斯坦、蒙古、津巴布韋以及中國的30余名昆山杜克大學師生，在昆山杜克大學全球健康研究中心陳梅芳教授帶領下，步入昆山市中醫醫院，開展以研學為載體的社會實踐活動。昆山市中醫醫院以這一活動為載體，在推動院校合作交流基礎上，帶領昆山杜克大學師生深入體驗中醫藥文化，深刻感受中醫藥魅力，細致體會醫藥衛生體制改革對于中國醫療格局的深遠影響。

On August 13th, more than 30 students from the United States, Mexico, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Zimbabwe, and China, led by Professor Chen Meifang from the Global Health Research Center of Duke Kunshan University, entered Kunshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine to carry out social practice activities. Aiming at promoting cooperation and exchange between university and hospital, Kunshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine took it as a carrier for teachers and students’ in-depth experience of the charming culture of traditional Chinese medicine and the profound impact of the reform of the medical and health system on China's medical landscape.

中國古代哲學深遠影響著中醫藥學的形成與發展。步入建筑設計理念同樣深受中國古代哲學影響的昆山市中醫醫院，昆山杜克大學師生一行深切體會著對稱與平衡的布局、欣賞著空間與層次的錯落、感悟著傳統與現代的交織，驚嘆于“中和之美”建筑美學靈魂所營造的舒緩、靜心、祥和的就診環境。

The ancient Chinese philosophy had a profound influence on the formation and development of traditional Chinese medicine. Stepping into Kunshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is also deeply influenced by ancient Chinese philosophy in architectural design, the faculty and students of Duke Kunshan University appreciated the symmetrical and balanced layout, along with the staggered space and hierarchy, with the conversation of tradition and modernity echoing around the building. They were amazed by the peaceful medical environment created by the soul of architectural aesthetic "beauty of harmony".

“中醫獻溫馨，健康進萬家”是昆山市中醫醫院的立院之本，體現著醫院永葆為民初心、著眼服務細節的仁愛情懷。昆山杜克大學師生一行“沉浸式”體驗“掛號—就診—檢查—付費—取藥—治療”就醫流程，現場觀摩“智慧藥房”數字化賦能，深入了解昆山市中醫醫院立足患者需求、醫療流程所鍛造的便捷、高效、人性化的功能布局。

“Traditional Chinese Medicine brings warmth and health to every household "is the foundation of Kunshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, reflecting the hospital's benevolent sentiment of always maintaining the warmheart and focusing on service details. Several groups of students from Duke Kunshan University had an in-depth experience of the medical process of "Registration-Consultation-Examination-Payment-Medicine Receiving-Treatment"". They observed the "smart pharmacy" and gained a deep understanding of the convenient, efficient, and humanized functional layout forged by Kunshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

“冬病夏治”這一深諳中醫學“天人合一”整體觀的具體體現，將“未病先防”預防觀的實踐運用體現得淋漓盡致。正值三伏，昆山杜克大學師生一行有幸遇見“冬病夏治”，駐足展示區，師生們拋出了何謂“春夏養陽”、何謂“長夏勝冬”一系列疑問，體會著“既發之時治其標，未發之時治其本”的博大精深，感受著“益氣溫陽、散寒通絡”的魅力寓意。

The specific manifestation of the holistic concept of "unity of nature and human" in traditional Chinese medicine, "treating winter diseases in summer", fully embodies the practical application of the prevention concept of "preventing diseases before they occur". During the Sanfu period, the faculty and students of Duke Kunshan University witness "treating winter diseases in summer". They stopped at the exhibition area and raised a series of questions about "nourishing yang in spring and summer" and "long summer triumphs over winter" . They tried to understand the broad and profound meaning of "treating the target when it has already occurred, and treating the root when it has not yet occurred", as well as the "nourishing qi and warming yang, dispersing cold and unblocking meridians".

“簡、便、廉、驗”的中醫藥適宜技術，是中醫藥學的重要組成部分，更是中醫藥防治常見病、多發病的精髓所在。昆山杜克大學師生一行分批來到針灸科、治未病科，“這是中國的魔法嗎，真的很神奇！”“原來只要切脈，就能了解身體狀況是真的！”，師生們切身的感受，側面反映出中醫藥文化作為傳統文化軟實力的堅定自信。

The appropriate techniques of traditional Chinese medicine which are "simple, convenient, affordable, and effective" show an important component of traditional Chinese medicine, and are also the essence of traditional Chinese medicine in preventing and treating common and frequently occurring diseases. The teacher and students of Kunshan Duke University came to the Acupuncture Department and the Department of Preventive Medicine in batches. "Is this the magic of China? It's really amazing!" "It turns out that as long as you touch the pulse, you can detect the physical condition is true!" The teacher and students' personal feelings reflect the firm confidence of traditional Chinese medicine culture.

站在世界百年變局歷史和時代的制高點上，如何引領文明交流互鑒，成為推動人類文明發展的重要命題。中醫藥學作為中華優秀傳統文化的重要組成部分，兼收并蓄的特點和確鑿千年的療效，蘊含著巨大的價值，是文明交流互鑒的重要載體。

Standing at the high ground of the world's century long changing history and era, how to lead the exchange and mutual learning of civilizations has become an important proposition for promoting the development of human civilization. As an important component of China's excellent traditional culture, traditional Chinese medicine has the characteristics of inclusiveness and proven therapeutic effects for thousands of years, containing enormous value and serving as an important carrier for cultural exchange and mutual learning.

座談交流會上，昆山杜克大學師生圍繞中醫藥傳承創新發展、中醫與西醫如何取長補短、醫藥衛生體制改革導向、醫院建筑規劃設計理念、醫院為何如此注重科技創新與教育教學等話題，與昆山市中醫醫院院領導以及教育處、醫務處、門診部、醫保辦、金杏英語社團相關負責人進行了更加深入的探討。這次活動，對于弘揚中華優秀傳統文化、增強文化自信、促進文明互鑒和民心相通具有重要意義。

At the symposium, teacher and students from Duke Kunshan University discussed topics such as the inheritance and innovation, the development of traditional Chinese medicine, as well as the topic how to achieve the balance between traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, the direction of medical and health system reform, hospital building planning and design concepts, and why the hospital attaches great importance to technological innovation,education and teaching. They had more in-depth discussions with leaders of Kunshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as relevant personnel from the Education Department, Medical Department, Outpatient Department, Medical Insurance Office, and Jinxing English Club. This event is of great significance for promoting excellent traditional Chinese culture, enhancing cultural confidence, promoting mutual learning of civilizations and exchanges.