Professional Development Activity
Classical Chinese Medicine: Introductory Discussions
The Crisis of Modern TCM - An Analysis
[Course
# CM-1010 - 1.5 PDA credits]
Liu Lihong (Guangxi Institute for the Research and Preservation of Classical Chinese Medicine): In this presentation, one of the primary proponents of the Classical Chinese Medicine movement in China offers one of the clearest analyses to date regarding the problems of Oriental Medicine in the modern educational environment. Furthermore, he asserts that the clinical efficacy of medicine has already declined and enumerates why this must change. (Mandarin Chinese, translated into English by Heiner Fruehauf) (Running time: 1 hr. 5 mins.)
The Path of Transmission - Restoring the Art of Teaching
Chinese Medicine
[Course #
CM-1011 - 2.25 credits]
Liu Lihong (Guangxi Institute for the Research and Preservation of Classical Chinese Medicine): In a continuation of the previous seminar, Prof. Liu suggests specific ways of how to immerse oneself in the classics and begin one’s cultivation toward the timeless ideal of the superior physician. (Mandarin Chinese, translated into English by Heiner Fruehauf) (Running time: 1 hr. 14 mins.)
Preserving the Whole
[Course # CM-1012 - 2.0 PDA credits]
Deng Tietao (Professor at Guangzhou University of TCM; principal of the legendary Chinese medicine SARS task force): Honored in China as one of the “four elders of Chinese Medicine,” Prof. Deng discusses the power of the classical approach to Chinese Medicine. In this presentation, he shares valuable philosophical insights into this system’s emphasis on function, over structure, and discusses specific relevant clinical examples from his many years as a practitioner and teacher of this medicine. (Mandarin Chinese, translated into English by Heiner Fruehauf) (Running time:1 hr. 16 mins)
Clinical Insights from a Fever School Expert (I)
[Course # CM-1013
- 1.25 PDA credits]
Zhang Zhiwen (Professor, Chengdu University of TCM): In this interview, China’s most distinguished Fever School expert comments on the unique challenges and opportunities that Chinese medicine faces in the 21st century. (Mandarin Chinese, translated into English by Heiner Fruehauf) (Running time: 41 mins.)
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