MED896I

038170

Goal: Introduce students to the use of complementary medicine in association with traditional medicine for the prevention and treatment of various health conditions.

Objectives:

Gain a comprehensive introduction to the field of integrative medicine
Understand the distinctions between integrative medicine and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
Learn tools to evaluate claims and modalities of CAM
Learn about physician wellness and implement a personalized self-care program
Learn about specific CAM modalities through experiential workshops and clinical observations with CAM and integrative medicine providers
Become part of a supportive interactive community
Develop a network of resources and databases for integrative medicine and CAM

Format:
The rotation is approximately one-month long, and it is currently held in the fall and spring semesters. Students spend the majority of their time in an academic setting learning about the various modalities associated with integrative medicine from professors, practicing physicians, and other field practitioners. The rotation includes sessions on a variety of topics, including an overview of integrative medicine, integrative medicine research, the difference between integrative medicine and CAM, and integrative medicine approaches to various health conditions. Additionally, students will spend 3-5 days working with community preceptors participating in the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions and experiencing some of the complementary practices of integrative medicine, including botanicals, homeopathy, naturopathy, nutrition, traditional Chinese medicine, and osteopathy.

CLK - Clerkship H,HP,P,F

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