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| MASTER
OF SCIENCE IN ASIAN MEDICINE |
| Program
Description |
The
master degree program emphasizes the unified understanding
of the mind, body and spirit inherent in traditional Chinese
medicine. The University has gathered a faculty committed
to academic and professional excellence and to teaching
the extensive body of knowledge and skills necessary for
safe and effective practice. A hallmark of the MS program
is its extensive clinical training. The training includes
practical skills instruction and clinical observation,
followed by a yearlong clinical internship during which
student-interns treat patients in a variety of clinical
settings under the guidance of expert practitioners. As
students progress through the internship phase, they assume
increasing levels of responsibility for patient care,
and ultimately learn how to practice as independent healthcare
providers.
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| Method
of Instruction |
Methods
of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises,
case studies, role playing, problem solving, oral participation
/ proficiency, and various forms of assessments.
Currently, instruction is in the Korean
language only.
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| Educational
Objectives |
GSU
maintains clearly specified and measurable educational objectives
which reflect the effects the educational program is designed
to have on students and are consistent with the institutional
purpose and educational programs offered. After students
complete the MSOM degree program, they will:
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Be solidly grounded in traditional Asian medical theory,
and able to apply theory to clinical practice.
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Be able to use Asian medicine assessment and diagnostic
techniques in order to develop treatment plans for patients
with a diverse range of medical conditions, and help
patients maintain and enhance wellness and vitality.
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Be able to utilize acupuncture, moxibustion - and where
appropriate - Chinese herbal medicine as primary treatment
modalities, as well as incorporate into practice elements
of tuina, nutritional counseling, exercise and breathing
therapies, and other related modalities.
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Be conversant in Western medical terminology, pharmacology,
diagnostic procedures, and conventional treatment options
in order to communicate effectively with patients and
other healthcare practitioners, as well as make timely
and appropriate referrals for emergency conditions and
conditions not readily treatable by Asian medicine.
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Be able to practice integratively and collaboratively
in a wide range of healthcare settings, including hospitals
and multidisciplinary medical clinics, and to work safely
and effectively with patients undergoing conventional
medical treatment.
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Understand basic scientific research methodology, and
have the ability to critically assess research literature
on Asian medicine.
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Be conversant in the ethical, legal and professional
requirements of licensed acupuncture practice, and have
the practice management skills necessary for entering
practice.
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| Curriculum |
See
Catalog for current Curriculum |
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