The School of Chinese Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is pioneering a new frontier in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) education. By partnering with GIMII, a web-based 3D anatomy platform, CUHK is transforming how students understand complex anatomical and medicinal concepts—bringing immersive, interactive learning into the heart of tradition.

A Modern Take on a Timeless Discipline

Traditional Chinese Medicine is layered with centuries of knowledge, deeply rooted in the relationships between Zang-Fu organs and meridian pathways. Historically, this wisdom has been taught through 2D illustrations, textbooks, and fragile physical models—tools that often struggle to capture the true spatial relationships critical to TCM understanding.

To bridge this gap, CUHK has integrated GIMII into their teaching framework. Through the GIMII Scan app, educators can now use a smartphone to digitize anatomical models—like their latest project, Anatomy of Dangerous Acupuncture Points—and turn them into highly realistic, interactive 3D models in minutes.

Visualizing Complexity with Clarity

Once uploaded to the GIMII web platform, these 3D models become fully explorable and annotatable learning tools. Students can:

• Rotate and zoom to examine models from every angle
• Interact with labeled pins highlighting acupuncture points and internal structures
• Study complex TCM relationships with more spatial clarity and engagement

Whether in a classroom or learning remotely, students can now access these models through a simple link—no additional app installation needed.

Why GIMII?

GIMII isn’t just another 3D visualization tool—it’s designed with accessibility, speed, and collaboration in mind. What makes it special?

• Scan with just an iPhone — no turntables, green screens, or complicated gear
• Add teaching content directly — text, images, videos, and external resources via pins
• Collaborate with teams — empowering institutions to build shared knowledge
• Secure, web-based sharing — ideal for classrooms, research teams, and public outreach

By eliminating technical barriers, GIMII empowers TCM educators to easily create and scale their own digital model libraries.

Tradition Meets Technology

CUHK’s efforts are part of a broader digital education reform supported by the Chinese Medicine Development Fund, aimed at enhancing how traditional disciplines are taught in the 21st century. The impact of GIMII extends beyond lectures—it’s also being used in museum exhibits and public education events, showcasing Chinese medicine in a way that’s engaging and intuitive for wider audiences.

This approach doesn’t aim to replace traditional methods—but to enhance them. By using GIMII to bridge the gap between tactile learning and digital convenience, CUHK is providing students with a deeper, more intuitive grasp of anatomical and medicinal concepts rooted in centuries of knowledge

Take Action: Explore the Future of TCM Education

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