Didactic Curriculum

Specialize in Internal Medicine & Orthopedics

The 600-hour didactic curriculum is built around a multi-specialty focus in Internal Medicine & Orthopedics and provides fellows with the advanced knowledge required to meet the demands of today’s multi-need patient. The didactic modules are designed to advance diagnostic and treatment skills and expand your understanding of the theoretical and philosophical foundations of Oriental medicine, as well as their applications in a modern-day practice.

Focusing on a variety of sub-specialties, Emperor’s College has divided the didactic curriculum into two parts:
Core Curriculum and Advanced Curriculum.

Core CurriculumHours
Chinese Classics24
Professional Development 48
Capstone Project60
System Based Acupuncture84
Total216
Advanced CurriculumHours
Cardiology - Internal Medicine48
Reproductive Medicine - Internal Medicine48
Oncology - Internal Medicine48
Immunology I - Internal Medicine48
Immunology II - Internal Medicine48
Orthopedics - Physical Medicine48
Sports Medicine - Physical Medicine48
Stroke Rehabilitation & Prevention - Physical Medicine48
Total384