| Goals: |
| The resident physician will learn the prevalence of complementary and alternative therapies in today’s population. The physician will become familiar with the more common modalities/preparations and will be able to advise patients concerning the potential risks and benefits. |
| Objectives: |
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Knowledge of:
- Commonly available herbal preparations including
- Indications
- potential risks
- drug interactions
- Osteopathic medicine
- Chiropractic treatment for appropriate indications
- Homeopathy
- Acupuncture
- Massage therapy
- Folk medicine
- Biofeedback
- Meditation
Skills:
- Ability to advise inquiring patients concerning appropriate preparations, practitioners, modalities
Attitudes
- Ability to remain objective and nonjudgmental in discussing CAM and advising patients
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Teaching Strategies—rotations, tactics, resources
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| Noon Lectures |
Rotation/Cycle |
Responsible Faculty |
| Chiropractic |
Every 3 yrs |
Community practitioners |
| Acupuncture |
Every 3 yrs |
Terry Arnold, MD |
| Herbal therapy |
2 times per 3 yrs |
Kruse/Arnold/PharmD |
| Folk Medicine |
Every 3 yrs |
Terry Arnold, MD |
| Biofeedback |
Every 3 yrs |
Frank Froman, LPC |
| Osteopathic Medicine |
Every 3 yrs |
Tim Jacobs, DO and others |
| Meditation |
Every 3 yrs |
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Rotation Experiences/Activities (Items marked with * address other curriculum goals and objectives but are integrated during this rotation.)
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