In this year, clinic and classroom experi-ence and research combine as powerful teaching tools. These new intern-acupuncturists will know when to refer to other specialists and when other specialists should refer to them. In short, they are now a valuable part of society's health care system. The course provides an opportunity to learn practical skills through a discussion of cases experienced during Clinical Assistantship. Students will analyze treatment plans and principles of diagnosis at a level appropriate to their academic and clinical level of training.
Students become a valuable part of the college's clinical team.
Assistants observe diagnosis and treatment procedures with experienced doctors and begin to formulate their own assessment. Assistants describe and evaluate treatment rationales and keep a record of their activities for review and discussion. Students may have an opportunity to experience up to half of their Clinical Assistantship in Pacific faculty's private clinics. Over two years of study and practice are challenged and refined by treating real patients in Clinical Internship. Students are guided to develop and maintain the highest standards of professionalism and responsibility for patients until such standards become habits.