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CORE CURRICULUM
The Chinese Classical Tradition and Contemporary Biomedicine
3 Units 30 hours
In this course candidates will train in the resourceful use of classical
Chinese medical theory and medical texts, their application in clinical
practice, their usage in designing research projects, and the concurrent
verification of the classical references in the contemporary practice
of integrative medicine.
Biological Basis of Acupuncture
3 Units 30 hours
This course examines scientific evidence demonstrating the neurophysiological
and biochemical processes associated with acupuncture. The electrophysiological
properties of acupuncture points, the activation of specific neural
pathways by acupuncture stimulation, and changes in recordings of
brain imaging following acupuncture needling have been demonstrated
in research conducted over the past two decades. The role of endorphins
and monoamine neurotransmitters in acupuncture analgesia has received
increasing scientific support and will be explored in detail.
Biostatistics In Evidence-Based Medicine
3 Units 30 hours
This course covers the basics of biostatistical analysis and common
statistical tests that are used to conduct biomedical research. It
examines concepts such as probability theory, population sampling,
descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, confidence intervals,
statistical significance, hypothesis testing, and comparison of paired
and unpaired groups. The use of statistical software programs in the
evaluation of databases in evidenced-based medicine will also be examined.
Academic Faculty Development
3 Units 30 hours
This course addresses the competencies for effective teaching in medical
settings. Doctoral candidates are trained to be small group facilitators
for problem-based learning experiences. They will develop fundamental
skills related to the standards for medical education in the US. Candidates
prepare a lecture that they deliver to the class. They will also present
a longer version of that lecture at Emperor's College, either for
Masters' level students, or for the general public.
Research Methods In Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
3 Units 30 hours
This course examines the research methodology utilized in contemporary
biomedical sciences for the assessment of clinical efficacy and physiological
mechanisms related to Oriental medicine. Randomized controlled trials,
double-blind assessments, advances in computerized literature searches,
critical evaluations of scientific research, and the integration of
classic Chinese medical perspectives with contemporary clinical findings
will be evaluated. As part of this course, doctoral candidates will
be asked to design a research project. Database retrieval programs
and citation software will be examined for use in systematic reviews
of texts and journal publications related to Oriental medicine.
Research Practicum and Research Project
3 Units 30 hours
This course guides doctoral candidates in the integration of classical
Oriental medical literature, current evidence-based medicine, and
the most recent advances in research methodology for completion of
a research project. The research proposal initiated in the previous
course on research methods will be further delineated and developed.
Students will conduct a treatment outcome study or diagnostic assessment
study for potential publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
Systems Based Medicine and Public Health
3 Units 30 hours
This course introduces students to the American health care delivery
system, with special reference to Traditional Oriental Medicine. The
course concludes with examining a trend of particular importance for
practitioners of Oriental medicine, namely the integration of complementary
and alternative medicine into mainstream medicine. The scope of systems-based
practice includes familiarity with financing structures, the organization
and capacities of provider entities and delivery systems; tools and
techniques for controlling costs and allocating resources; systems
for improving the quality of care; and the roles and contributions
of other professionals in caring for individual patients and populations.
Doctoral candidates must use their knowledge of system resources to
provide care that is of optimal value.
Advanced Internal Oriental Medicine I
3 Units 30 hours
This course identifies disorders common in industrialized nations
and responsible for the majority of deaths and disease. Emphasis is
placed on disorders that can be treated successfully with Traditional
Oriental Medicine. Cardiovascular disorders, as one of the most prominent
diseases groups in industrialized nations, will be discussed extensively.
The principles of evidence-based medicine are followed throughout
the course work.
Advanced Internal Oriental Medicine II
3 Units 30 hours
This course identifies disorders common in industrialized nations
and responsible for the majority of deaths and disease. Emphasis is
placed on disorders that can be treated successfully with Traditional
Oriental Medicine. Advanced information on disorders of the immune
system, chronic inflammatory disorders, and dermatological manifestations
of degenerative diseases will be covered. The principles of evidence-based
medicine are followed throughout the course work.
Geriatric Health Care
3 Units 30 hours
This course addresses biomedical and Oriental medical research and
contemporary theories that examine the physiological and pathophysiological
mechanisms related to aging. Health promotion, disease prevention,
and treatment of typical disorders in the elderly population with
the methods of Oriental Medicine are presented. A community resources
approach is emphasized in managing the increasing number of elderly
patients and their common disorders in industrialized nations.
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