MEDI 303
Physiological Mechanisms of Acupuncture

This course provides an introduction to therapies practiced for thousands of years in China and recently around the world. The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has its unique theory and interventions that are based on the understanding of the world and human body with systems approaches. This introductory course is aimed to bridge the gap between traditional Chinese medicine and modern science.

Prerequisites

basic medical knowledge.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the basic theories of TCM, including acupuncture
  • Explore the mechanisms of TCM therapies from the perspective of modern science
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Overview

Program

Biology, Genetics, and Medicine

Class Type

Graduate Course

Credits

1
2020 FAES@NIH Virtual Endocrinology Update Review Course
https://faes.org/events/ENDO-2020