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2019 Summer Internship Progran
Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Internship Department |
Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine |
Internship Duration |
June 24 to August 16, 2019 |
Instructor |
Dr. Chung-Jen Chen |
Contact Information |
1030458@kmuh.org.tw / CC: u102030103@cmu.edu.tw
+886-7-312-1101 Ext. 6422 |
I. Summer Internship Department Introduction
The Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine was established in 2003. Currently, we have 4 divisions: (1) Division of Chinese Internal Medicine, (2) Division of Gynecology and Pediatrics, (3) Division of Traumatology, and (4) Division of Acupuncture. In our department, all the doctors are well versed in both Traditional Chinese and Western medicine. The diagnostic method is based on theories of traditional Chinese medicine. The treatments offered by our clinic include herbal medicines, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and massage. The majority of cases received by our department include allergic rhinititis, insomnia, migraine, gastrointestinal diseases, cancers, stroke, dislocation of the bone, sport injury, infertility, endometriosis, menopausal syndromes, and so on. We uphold the highest standards of reliability in all our services, and we have an impeccable reputation of trustworthy among our patients. At the moment, our department consists of 5 attending physician and 6 residents, 6 interns.
II. Summer Internship Learning Objective and Training Program Outline
The clinical training is mainly conducted in our outpatient clinics. The training program of Internal Medicine is designed to teach the students how to make diagnosis and provide treatment based on the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the knowledge of herbal medicines. The training program of Gynecology is designed to teach the students about the method of diagnosis and treatment for the diseases of menstruation, leucorrhea, pregnancy, parturition, and others based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. The training program of Acupuncture is designed to teach students the theory of acupuncture and the identification of acupoints on the body. Additionally, we teach the students how to use moxibustion and cupping to relieve pain. The training program of Traumatology is designed to teach students how to relief muscle pain and bone displacement by massage and bone-setting manipulation.
III. Summer Internship Activities and Schedule
Internship Stage |
Schedule |
Estimated Progress and Internship Assignments |
Internship Activities and Procedures |
Instructor |
Notes |
Internship
Introduction
Stage |
Approximately 6 hours |
1.Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2.Basic Knowledge and the science of channels and collaterals |
Lecture will be given by the Attending Physicians of T.C.M. department in small group teaching. The lecture will cover the basic theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Science of Acupuncture. Each course will last about an hour. |
All of T.C.M. department’s Attending Physicians and Chief Resident. |
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Practical Operation Stage |
Approximately 12 hours |
Clinical Demonstration of Acupuncture. |
The Attending physician will guide the students to perform basic acupuncture in clinical setting. Allowing the students to gain the experience of acupuncture firsthand and discover the main and collateral channels phenomenon. |
All of T.C.M. department’s Attending Physicians and Chief Resident. |
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Comprehensive Internship
Stage |
Approximately 6 to 7 weeks |
*Clinical Observation
*Lab Visit
*TCM Pharmacy Visit
*Lectures
*Study and Research Writing |
1st month:
*Clinical Observation includes Traditional Chinese Medicine of internal medicine, gynecology, acupuncture, chiropractic& traumatology.
*Lab Visit: Graduate Institute of Natural Products
*TCM Pharmacy Visit: Preparation of kampo and natural products
*Lectures:
-Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Basic Theories -TCM Herbs and Formula -Principles of Acupuncture -Meridians and Acupoints
2nd month:
*Study and Research Writing (and/or Submission) *Clinical observation (Optional)
*The above plan is left adjustable according to intern’s needs or interests. |
All of T.C.M. department’s Attending Physicians and Chief Resident. |
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