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This university is located in dali,the western part of Yunnan province(Dali, Yunnan, China)  Among many places of China, the Dali prefecture of Yunnan Province has become a major attraction for the students of South and Southeast Asia as well as chinese students.This university lies in the dali city which is the 2^nd largest city of this province.

                     Dali university was established in October 2001, After the approval of china’s ministry of education in june 2001.It is the result of the amalgamation of four collages:Dali medical college,dali teachers college,Dali radaio and television college and dali college of industry.this four college had a history of 30 years.now this university offers programs in liberal arts,science,medical science,engineering,education,law and management.

                                                                      The university has 16 collages and 5 science research institutes offering 8 master degree programs,36 undergraduate 3 years programs in liberal arts,science and in other facuilties.the university attracts students from 27 provinces and autonomous regionsof china.beside it foreign students from countries such as united states,france,Denmark,England,Australia,Sweden,india,Nepal,pakisatan,Bangladesh,korea,Vietnam,cambodia  and some other countries students are studying in dali university in various courses.

           In 2005 dali university started international MBBS program for south Asian students separately in English medium.over past 5 years the university has enrolled 500 students from south Asian country like Nepal,india,Pakistan and Bangladesh.

          the university is under the provincial government of Yunnan and  dali medical  college is listed with the world health organization(WHO)and international medical education directory(IMED).the college is also recognized from china medical council(CMC).

 The dali university hospital covers a total area of 12 hectares with a constryction area of 400 square meters.it has 1000 in patients beds and 31 clinical departments.the hospital is equipped with advanced medical equipments,such as hitachi 7180 biochemical analyzer,nephron care hemo dialysis machine,Olympus hysteroscopy,in order to meet the requirements of higher medical education.during the past 14 years  the hospital has successfully conducted many new and complicated surgeries,including the first test tube baby (in vitro fertilization)of western yunnan province,RF pedicel vertebral arch,bone screw treatment of spinal practures,total hip replacement,giant dextroacoustic neuromeectomy in cere Bellefontaine angle,cardiac surgery on beating heart  and soo many major and minor surgeries.the hospital doctors are very cooperative with students  while students are in the OT or in any other department.

          International  student in emergency  and OT of dali medical college Hospital

China's Dali University major attraction for south Asian medical students

Dali, Yunnan, China:  Among many places of China, the Dali prefecture of Yunnan Province has become a major attraction for the medical students of South and Southeast Asia.

Owing to the Dali University’s sound infrastructure and attractive location, students from various nations opt to study at the university. The Nepali students too are no exception as they too are attracted to the University to pursue their medical courses mainly for two major reasons- the university boasts of very good infrastructure to provide medical education and it offers a very affordable fee structure.

The Nepali medical students started to arrive here from the year 2005. During that time, just two students were enrolled here, but now the total number of Nepali medical students has gone up to 175, thanks mainly to its very affordable fee structure, Dali’s favourable weather and its vicinity to South Asia.

Another major attraction of the university is, unlike elsewhere, it provides international students with education in English medium, which makes studying medicine in this Chinese University affordable and its courses easy to grasp for the international students from Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India and several Southeast Asian nations.

However, for the Nepali students, there is one area of concern: carrying out their internship after completing of their academic years. Owing to their lack of knowledge in Chinese language, also known as the Mandarin, they unequivocally face problems in doing their internship at the two hospitals of the Dali University.

The Vice President of Dali University, who recently addressed a team of South and Southeast Asian journalists, who visited the university, stated that language had posed a difficulty to foreign students to carry out their internship because "we cannot expect the Chinese patients to our hospitals to speak frank English."

The students who want to carry their internship at the Chinese hospitals have to learn Chinese or to opt to carry out their internship at their home, he said. "If the students feel easy with the Chinese language, then the University can help them out in carrying the internship at the Chinese hospitals.

If the foreign students want to feel easy with the Mandarin, then they have to take part in Chinese language classes, which according to some Nepali medical students, adds extra burden on them because "carrying out study in medicines in itself is arduous and time consuming task."

Carrying out the Mandarin classes is an uphill task, both in terms of providing time and fees for the language classes. But specially, the Nepali students upon returning to Nepal after completing the academic courses find it very difficult to do their internship at the Nepali hospitals.There is another quandary for the Nepali students- not many Nepali hospitals are comfortable in getting these students as interns. Moreover, the students lately have found it difficult in getting good marks in the Nepal Medical Council License examination, necessary for any Nepali medical student to start a career as a medical practitioner.

However, the Nepali Medical Council this year has recognised the medical course offered by the Dali University, which must have brought a huge sigh of relief to about 175 Nepali students.

"We are happy that the NMC has recognised the courses," said Dr. Umesh Yadav, who teaches internal medicines at the Dali University.

According to Dr. Yadav, the courses and infrastructure of this University, which was established in 2001, are excellent in China. If the Nepali students could afford, at some period of their time here to learn the Chinese language, it would be an added advantage to them because it would help them in getting internship facilities at the Chinese hospitals, he added.

Dr. Yadav also added that the fee structure at the Dali is the most affordable one, especially for the students from Nepal.

He also refuted that accusation regarding the inferior medical courses at the university were just rumours created by some weak students. Dali University is good for the Nepali students and students of other South and Southeast Asia who aspire to become a medical practitioner but whose family income is not very huge, he added.

Apart from being a major attraction for the Nepali medical students, the Dali University, which has 30 year long history has some 16,000 full time students and 913 full time teachers, among whom are 119 professors, 290 associate professors and 102 Ph.D. degree holders.

Spread over an area of 380 acres, and situated at China’s very popular tourist, cultural and historical destination, the University has been running 28 Masters’ Degree programmers and eight research institutes, such as the Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Institute of Cultures of Ethnic Minorities

The Dali University also offers 45 bachelor degree programmes covering 10 disciplines in medical science, economics, law, education, liberal arts, science, engineering, agriculture, management and art.

The University has established close exchange and cooperation networks with four countries of Southeast Asia- Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand and as many countries from South Asia, namely, Nepal, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

So far, the University has recruited three batches of 287 Vietnam students, six batches of 498 South Asian students since 2002 to date. According to the University’s vice president, the University makes use of high standard educational resources of other institutions and has established close cooperation with 17 universities of South and Southeast nations.

   Source :Dali university,rising Nepal

KUMAR ROSHAN JHA

2008 BATCH

NEPAL

4^th year medical student

of

DALI MEDICAL COLLEGE

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All the educational institutions in China have lavishly laid playgrounds. Students are systematically trained daily in playing- football, volleyball, basketball, sports like sprints, relay race, obstacle race, pulling the rope…etc. These exercises give a sense of participation to students besides building their physical stamina.

It is compulsory for all the students and students who are ill have to report and as well can rest on the playground unless severely ill. Besides I could see people of all age group practice group physical activities- “ tai chi” with audio songs. I highly appreciate and find interesting event in China.

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It was a warm comfortable afternoon when I landed in Kunming airport. The city was impressive with good roads, neat city buses, friendly people and comfortable long distance sleeper coaches. We traveled in a sleeper coach bus. Midway around 5 pm the bus stopped near a hotel. Looking at the vast variety of eatables we could easily make our choice and ate. It was 8 pm when we reached Dali city.

I woke up early next day. Though the window I saw large number of Chinese students reaching their respective schools for study. Later we got ready, went round the University campus. Then we met officials in International Exchange and Co-operation Division.

It appears Chinese people take pains to meticulously plan their educational campus to give a comprehensive look. All the needs of students and teachers are kept in mind. Be it the classrooms, Library, Canteen, Bookstall, Office, one finds neatness, attractiveness and a pleasure to work. People are well dressed.

I was at home, peaceful in head, heart and tummy, ready to work right from day one.

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Golden moments of my life:

It is my immense pleasure to narrate the Golden moments of my life spent in China, in Dali University.

I was appointed as a Guest Faculty to teach Gynecology and Obstetrics in Dali University China, through the SOLCIL Organization based at Bangalore, India who is pioneers in the educational field.  

Before I left for India I was literally not aware of the life of China, though I had overseas experience.

I can never forget my first day in Dali Campus, the hospitality and the love of the students which I received; they never made me feel that I am a stranger to them. I never felt that I am away from my hometown.

 I was happy to see lot many students from different part of India and other countries studying there. I had the opportunity of meeting people of different cultural background and shared their views.

The University has an excellent system of Education which helps the students to gain more and more knowledge and keep themselves updated with the new medical advanced technology.  Individual attention is being made to every student not only from the Indian teachers but Chinese teachers too have an eco friendly behavior for students.

This flexibility in the teaching hours allows the students to have extracurricular activities and beginning your studies at whatever level you find comfortable.

The breathtaking landscape surrounding the campus is the perfect backdrop for the university’s state-of-the-art facilities. Cangshan and Erhai Lake are praised as Dali's leading scenic areas. The natural scenes and free polluted environment will remain forever in my memories. I thank Dr. Amit Bose, head of the academic, SOLC who interviewed and selected me as a faculty.

My colleague teachers who worked with me in Dali University extended their love and made me comfortable in every aspect during my stay in china. They were very supportive to me.

I thank all the members of SOLC who made my stay, the most wonderful days of my life.

  (Dr.Shrawan Kumari, Ex-Indian Faculty Teacher, Dali Medical College)

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Cultures of Nepal

Every country has its own culture and traditions with their some special criteria. Nepal has rich cultural history Because of Nepal’s vast diversity in altitude that has reflected to our unique culture. Also being sandwiched between both India and China people exist at different altitudes which also affects the way in which they live their lives and hence their culture.  Culture is embedded in the high peaks of Nepal, tradition flows with its rivers, art traverses through its valleys and religion lies in the heart of its people. Nepal, in short, is a country where art, culture and religion are a part of life of the inhabitants. Nepal's culture is greatly influenced by its music, architecture, religion and literature.

Nepal has about thirty-six different ethnic groups and multiple religions and languages. Its music is similarly varied, with pop, religious, classical and folk music being popular. Musical genres from Tibet and Hindustan have greatly influenced Nepalese music. Usually, women, even of the musician castes, do not play music except for specific situations, such as at the traditional all-female wedding parties. The architecture of Nepal is another art that has become an important part of the country's culture. Nepal's architecture can be divided into three broad groups, the stupa style, the pagoda style and the shikhara style. The largest religion of Nepal is hindusim.before 3 years Nepal is known as constitutionally a Hindu kingdom with legal provisions of no prejudice against other religions,but due to the political movement it is not like this now. The Hindu inhabitants in the country has been constantly over 80 percent since the 1950s. The second largest religion of Nepal is Buddhism, it is practiced by about 11 percent, while Islam comprises of about 4.2 percent of the population. The Kirat religion makes up nearly 3.6 percent of the population.

Nepal has its own some special customs and beliefs that might be difficult to understand and not so easy to obey but this is the way of life to them and we should respect it when we are in their territory. It is customary to eat and deal with food with your right hand. They use their left hand to wash themselves after being to the toilet.most Nepalese eat with their hands and spoons are not very common.the important thing for dressing  men and woman should always dress appropriately. Men should not walk bare-chested, shorts are acceptable but it's recommended to rather wear long pants or dhoti. Women are recommended to wear long skirts or shari that cover the ankles, because exposure of a woman's legs can draw unnecessary attention.love and affection between men and woman in public place is not acceptable. So avoid kissing, hugging, cuddling or even holding hands in public.

                                                  Kumar roshan jha

                                                Dali university 2008 batch

                                                     Nepal

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Learning from River Mekong

 I reached China with an open mind. I had little knowledge about that country. May be perhaps this status made me more curious to learn. To live, work, learn and play in China was an exciting occasion for me.

 River Mekong flows near by Dali, where I was stationed to work. I learnt more about this river – origin, course, delta and finally its union with Sea. The story is similar to our Ganga and Sindhu rivers.

 In Dali University students from Myamnar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam have special representation. Besides students from India, Nepal and Pakistan takes the academic situation to one of fascinating chapter.

 Besides imparting education, this opportunity aims at rekindling the cultural links
between India and the five riparian states of the Mekong River, namely, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam. It seeks to strengthen connectivity through building the physical and social infrastructure in these countries. This includes roads, rails, air links and information and communication technologies as also education, culture, and imparting skills in development management and other technical areas.

This newfound enthusiasm needs understanding, participation and growing together in the spirit of universal brotherhood.

 We had enough scope and access for quality educational material, sports, games,music, drama and  cultural events.

 I could freely move with Chineese students, faculty, work in Chineese hospital and this experience has enriched me immensely.

I am one of those in strengthening this educational link.

 (Dr. Mohan Sunkad,Ex-Indian Faculty Tecaher, Dali Medical College)

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Have you ever heard about Mt. Cangshan in Dali City in Yunnan Province? Flower enthusiasts or 'green thumbs' may be familiar with this mountain because of the beautiful azalea flowers grown here.

Mt. Cangshan, also called Diancang Mountain, was once named Xiongcang Mountain and in ancient times was called Lingjiu Mountain. Mt. Cangshan is made of 19 peaks and make up the highest peaks of the Yunling Mountain Range. All are 3,500 meters (11,483 feet) above the sea level and at 4,122-meter (13,524-feet), Malong Peak is the highest. In between every two peaks are streams, and water rushes down the mountain and pours into Erhai Lake.

These streams originate from spring water or thawing snow and irrigate the farmlands around.

Cangshan Mountain enjoys great reputation for its snow, clouds, springs and marble.

The unmelted snow on Mt. Cangshan is top of the Four Famous Scenes (wind, flowers, snow and moon) in Dali. The snow is so dazzling and splendent when the sun rises, especially in March. On a moonlight night, the snow reflecting off the mountain makes one feel that they are in a crystal world. The Bai People have many beautiful stories about the snowcapped mountains. One story goes that a plague god intruded the city of Dali and the local people suffered from endless plagues. In order to save them, a brother and sister went to a place named Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva to learn magic. With their magic skills, the twosome beat the plague god and forced him to stay at the top of Cangshan Mountain. There he was frozen stiff. The sister became the god of snow at Xueren Peak in order to keep the plague god under control. Since then the mountain has been adorned by shiny and amazing snow.

The springs here are also famous. Besides the eighteen streams, there are still many lakes over the altitude of over 3,800 meters (12,467 feet). The lakefronts are densely covered with forests, which include valuable medicine materials, rare species of trees and many kinds of flowers. The flowers add even more beauty to the mountain and help attract tourists.

Mt. Cangshan is a famous manufacture center of a smooth marble, named Cangshan Stone. The Caihua Stone distinguish itself by its unique patterns. Natural scenes of mountains, flowers, birds or people appear once it is polished. What's more, the exquisite craftworks made of marble are sold here and abroad.

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Being a Foreign Guest Faculty teacher in Dali, Yunnan, PRC from Sept 2009-Jan 2011, I was very close to 2006 batch students which comprised of majority of Indians,  few Pakistanis & Nepalese & I taught them variety of Clinical subjects like General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Dermatology & Oncology.

The solid-strong foundation which SOLCIL provides their students from the Day-1 to the MCI screening exam is solely responsible for the large number of MBBS graduated students to get through the MCI screening exams.

The MCI screening test guidance was provided to them in every walk of their Medical studies, whether it’s Non-clinical, pre-clinical or clinical & it has definitely paid dividends at the end.

The SOLCIL’s aim is not only to provide specific knowledge and strengthen the foundation of the students in MBBS studies, but also to infuse them with determination to crack the MCI Screening Exams

 To explore the potential of the students and to help them master the subject, we, at SOLCIL have developed extensive scientific teaching as well as testing methods. 

In short SOLCIL is an Educational institution which provides:

1. Extensive subject wise teaching by expert Indian Teachers and by authors of popular books in Chinese Medical Colleges & Universities.
2. Detailed semester pgme
3. MCQ based test papers in colleges from time to time.
4. Pioneers in MCI screening guidance & holistic studies.
5. Nationwide presence.

Till date around 133 students from 2005-6 batches of Dali Medical College had appeared in the MCI screening Exams and out which, about 60 students have successfully cleared it, the passing % being 45%.

43 students of 2005 batch are already doing their Internship in respective Hospitals & we are in close contact with them through Alumni Association of SOLCIL.

Taking into consideration the nationwide pass % of students which is around 15-20%, Indian students from Dali Medical College had shown fantastic performances & we are sure that this percentage will increase as the time goes by.

Dali

Being a Foreign Guest Faculty teacher in Dali, Yunnan, PRC from Sept 2009-Jan 2011, I was very close to 2006 batch students which comprised of majority of Indians,  few Pakistanis & Nepalese & I taught them variety of Clinical subjects like General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Dermatology & Oncology.

The solid-strong foundation which SOLCIL provides their students from the Day-1 to the MCI screening exam is solely responsible for the large number of MBBS graduated students to get through the MCI screening exams.

The MCI screening test guidance was provided to them in every walk of their Medical studies, whether it’s Non-clinical, pre-clinical or clinical & it has definitely paid dividends at the end.

The SOLCIL’s aim is not only to provide specific knowledge and strengthen the foundation of the students in MBBS studies, but also to infuse them with determination to crack the MCI Screening Exams

 To explore the potential of the students and to help them master the subject, we, at SOLCIL have developed extensive scientific teaching as well as testing methods. 

In short SOLCIL is an Educational institution which provides:

1. Extensive subject wise teaching by expert Indian Teachers and by authors of popular books in Chinese Medical Colleges & Universities.
2. Detailed semester pgme
3. MCQ based test papers in colleges from time to time.
4. Pioneers in MCI screening guidance & holistic studies.
5. Nationwide presence.

Till date around 133 students from 2005-6 batches of Dali Medical College had appeared in the MCI screening Exams and out which, about 60 students have successfully cleared it, the passing % being 45%.

43 students of 2005 batch are already doing their Internship in respective Hospitals & we are in close contact with them through Alumni Association of SOLCIL.

Taking into consideration the nationwide pass % of students which is around 15-20%, Indian students from Dali Medical College had shown fantastic performances & we are sure that this percentage will increase as the time goes by.

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