Oriental Medicine Department

The Department of Oriental Medicine is comprised of 20 courses, or 55 units, which provides acupuncture students a thorough grounding in the history, concepts, and clinical applications of Oriental medicine. This department is one of four that comprises the Masters of Traditional Oriental Medicine (MTOM) program.

Years 1 and 2, the Oriental Medicine Department begins with an investigation of the concepts and theories of traditional medicine, including its relationship to the Eastern philosophies of Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. An understanding of the fundamental principles of qi, yin and yang develops as students become aware of  the intricate relationship between natural phenomena, health and illness. As students progress through their Oriental medical studies, emphasis is placed on the diagnosis of diseases through a comprehensive study of pathology and internal medicine as well as a development of the primary diagnostic techniques of tongue and pulse examination.

In years 3 and 4 of the Oriental Medicine Department, students study contemporary research as it pertains to the integration of Eastern and Western medicine; they also become trained in tai chi movement techniques and medical qi gong.  Additional courses focus on the in depth treatment of the wide array of medical conditions seen by acupuncturists, from common, acute conditions to chronic, life threatening illnesses. Students conclude their journey through acupuncture school with a series of Case Management and Review courses, which fosters clinical collaboration and discussion between students and faculty.

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