Increasing cultural and scientific exchange between Chinese educational institutions and foreign students brings new challenges to Chinese educators. Most Chinese educators grow up in a monolithic culture with no dietary restriction imposed by religions. Consequently,many medical parasitology instructors do not have enough appreciation of the impact of religions on the transmission of parasitic diseases. In addition,different geographic distributions make some parasites and their vectors less relevant teaching materials for some international students. The medical parasitology course for international students should not be a mere replica of the course for Chinese students. To inspire the motivation of the students and improve the quality and long-term benefit of medical parasitology course,teachers should take into consideration the diversity in cultural background and epidemiological difference,make necessary adjustments in the contents of the course,and respect the cultural customs of the students.