Introduces the vocabulary of Western biological science, medicine, and medical practice, including terminology related to the various tissues and systems of the human body within the context of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Also provide s an emphasis on Greek and Latin word roots.

Develops an understanding of both Western and Eastern perspectives on nutrition by teaching basic nutritional concepts (including biochemistry of foods, vitamins and minerals, and physiology of digestion), proper nutrition, and common Western and Chinese medicinal foods useful in treating specific symptoms and patterns of disharmony.

Teaches students to conduct and complete a physical examination and write a patient record accurately and concisely. Discusses differential diagnoses of commonly encountered symptoms and introduces common lab tests and diagnostic images as they relate to the physical presentation of symptoms.

Outlines the pharmacology of therapeutic agents, including the basic principles of drug actions. Trains students to analyze symptoms in regards to the effects and side effects of drugs, and discusses specific drug groups affecting the central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular, endocrine, metabolic, and digestive systems, and treatment of infectious diseases and cancer. Also discusses the concept of drug-herb interactions, including potentiating effects, diminishing efficacy, and side effects.

Teaches the skills required to recognize cardiopulmonary emergencies and restore breath and pulse. Also covers the basic principles of blood-borne pathogens and first aid.

Focuses on the basics of research methodology and the role of research in the practice of evidence-based medicine. Teaches the scientific basis of East Asian Medicine efficacy and prepares students to complete a literature review on an East Asian Medicine topic of their choosing.

Focuses on orthopedic and neurological assessment techniques, charting, treatment and/or referral of musculoskeletal pain and treatment modalities, including classical acupuncture points and combinations, electro-acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, spooning (gua sha), seven-star needle and external liniments. Also discusses the use of X-rays and other relevant diagnostic images, recognition of the need for surgical intervention, and post-surgical management and recovery.

This course focuses on the clinical presentations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment and

prevention of the following conditions: Common cold, cough, asthma, epigastric pain, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, hypochondriac pain, low back pain, palpitations, insomnia, diarrhea, constipation, headache, edema, painful urination, dizziness, syncope, ALOC, paralysis, and chest pain.

This course focuses on the clinical presentations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the following conditions: Joint pain, impotence, depression, bipolar disorder, seizures, mouth ulcers, diabetes, obesity, pediatric seizures, pediatric malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, urticaria, shingles, hernia, goiter and thyroid disease, nasal congestion and sinusitis, tinnitus, deafness, and toothache, as well as general cancer and end of life issues.

This course features a comprehensive examination of the female reproductive system including: anatomy and physiology, endocrinology, gynecological disorders, pregnancy and complications of pregnancy, as well as diagnosis and modern Western medical management of infertility in both males and females.

This course covers common cold, cough, asthma, epigastric pain, vomiting, hiccoughs, abdominal pain, jaundice, hypochondriac pain, low back pain, palpitations, insomnia, dysentery, diarrhea, constipation, headache, edema, painful urination, dizziness, syncope, wind stroke, and facial paralysis.

Comprehensively examines the female reproductive system, gynecological disorders, pregnancy and complications of pregnancy. Emphasizes Chinese Medicine differential pattern diagnosis, classic acupuncture point prescriptions, and herbal formulas. Also discusses Chinese Medicine patterns of male and female infertility, as well as treatment and management.

This course covers bi syndrome, wei syndrome, impotence, depression, manic-depression, epilepsy, mouth ulcer, diabetes, obesity, shoulder pain, infantile convulsion, mumps, infantile diarrhea, infantile malnutrition, urticaria, herpes (shingles), intestinal abscess, hernia (shan Qi), goiter, sinusitis and nasal congestion, tinnitus and deafness, and toothache.

This course focuses on Western medical diseases that have been discovered in the past 50 years and/or have developed to epidemic proportions, including cancer, diabetes, hypertension, infertility, and HIV. It teaches the use of East Asian Medicine for treatment, with an emphasis on current research.

Functional medicine is a perspective that integrates the most useful tools and techniques of biomedicine with the systems-based approaches of traditional medicine to improve the diagnosis and treatment of modern and functional disorders, including impaired detoxification, dysbiosis, autoimmune disorders, food allergies, immune dysfunction, chronic viral infection, endocrine imbalances and more. This class provides an overview of the systems-based approach with a focus on whole foods-based nutritional therapy.

This course initiates the doctoral research project, in which students make a substantial contribution to clinical research and/ or scholarship in integrative medicine. The student will be able to describe a range of options for the doctoral project, including case study review, meta-analysis, clinical research study, literature review and more. Students will identify and assemble a doctoral advisory committee, submit and revise their thesis project proposal and commence their research.

This course provides a comprehensive overview and application of the role of labs in the practice of integrative medicine. Students will understand the use of lab tests and imaging in clinical practice, be able to interpret lab findings and identify needed tests, read imaging reports and work as part of an integrative care team. Students will be able to identify allopathic, functional and naturopathic perspectives on the interpretation of lab findings, as well as describe a number of options for patients to obtain lab testing.

This class concentrates on the advanced application of research, herbal medicine, nutrition counseling and diet and lifestyle advice along with acupuncture to treat complex internal disorders in the context of collaborative care. The integrative treatment of infertility, mental disorders and addiction, autoimmune disorders, endocrine disorders and pediatric disorders will be discussed.

Students make an original contribution to scholarship and research in the field of integrative medicine. Students carry out the doctoral project initiated in IM 550 and prepare, present and defend it to the members of their doctoral committee. They document their research in a final paper suitable for publication.

This class develops the application of acupuncture for orthopedic problems and pain with the application of integrative and advanced needling techniques including trigger point acupuncture, Dr. Tan’s and Master Tung’s needling systems, dry needling, auriculotherapy, scalp acupuncture, electro-stimulation and more. The student will be able to incorporate the tools and techniques of allopathic neurologic and orthopedic testing to enhance patient diagnosis, treatment and case management, as well as prescribe appropriate therapeutic exercises for rehabilitation and pain management. In addition, students will be able to appropriately manage patient care within the worker’s compensation system as well as modify treatment protocols and plans based on current research.