2015 UCLA Summer Session A
Medicine 180: Integrative East-West Medicine for Health and Wellness
Syllabus
Part of the Brain-Mind-Wellness Series at UCLA
Course Instructor: Ka-Kit Hui, MD, FACP, khui@mednet.ucla.edu
(cc emails to TAs with subject heading “MED180”)
Office Hours: By appointment only
UCLA Center for East-West Medicine
1033 Gayley Avenue, Suite 111
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Teaching Assistants:
Crystal Zhao
Vivianne Chang
Start Date: June 23, 2015
End Date: July 30, 2015
Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:00AM-11:30AM
Location: Botany Rm 325
Course Objective:
This course is designed to provide an overarching introduction to integrative healthcare and
wellness, particularly the therapeutic approaches originating from traditional Chinese medicine
(TCM). Students will learn (1) the theoretical underpinnings of integrative medicine and TCM,
(2) the management of personal well-being through experiential learning of various therapeutic
modalities, and (3) evidence-based research and clinical applications of integrative medicine
(IM).
Topics include: integrative East-West Medicine and its role in prevention and health cultivation;
herbs and nutritional supplements; pain management using acupuncture, acupressure,
massage, and other self-help techniques; as well as maintaining a healthy immune system and
reducing inflammation and stress. Hands-on practice and clinical site visits will be incorporated.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the basic components of health in Eastern and Western perspectives, as
well as the principles and techniques of traditional Chinese medicine.
2. Learn various approaches in conducting and searching for evidence-based research in
complementary, alternative, and integrative medicines.
3. Achieve a basic understanding of the modern healthcare system including issues related
to the healthcare reform, the role of integrative medicine, and patient-centered care.
4. Independently practice a variety of self-care measures with particular emphasis on the
biopsychosocial, environmental, and nutritional frameworks in health cultivation.
5. Identify clinical applications of integrative medicine in various health conditions and
community settings.
Readings: All reading materials will be provided on the Medicine 180 LEC 1 (Summer 2015 Session A) course website: [XXX]
Recommended Readings and Resources before the class starts:
Documentary: Escape Fire: Fight to Rescue American Healthcare (2013), Don Berwick
The Web that has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine by Ted Kaptchuk – Chapter 1
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Grading Criteria
40% Attendance and In-class Participation
10% CAM Reflection
20% Midterm
30% Final Project (1/3 Group presentation, 2/3 Final paper)
Late Assignments
Every day an assignment is late, a third of the grade will be deducted.
Final Project
Final Project has 2 components: group presentation and final paper.
Final Paper Guidelines
Select a topic that is relevant to your group’s theme and write an original research article (1000-1500 words, max 4
pages, format should follow the attached style guide, single-spaced, 1-inch margins with a bibliography section
that does not count towards the total word count, cover page is not required).
The best articles will be selected to be published on the ExploreIM Web Portal <http://exploreIM.ucla.edu>.
Previous Article Topics Have Included: (Sorted into Themes to Provide Example)
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Integrative East-West Approach
o Treating Gastrointestinal Problems through an East-West Approach
o A Patient’s Journey: East Meets West in Stress Management
o Treatment of Recalcitrant Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Integrative East-West Medicine
o Integrative East-West Cancer Care
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Herbal Medicine: Research, Efficacy, and Applications
o Challenges and Future Directions of Herbal Medicine Research
o The Echinacea Controversy: Herbal Remedy for Colds?
o Stress-Reducing Foods, Herbal Supplements, and Teas
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Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Pain
o Introduction to Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
o Acupuncture for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
o A Brief History of Acupuncture Analgesia
Group Presentation Guidelines
Select an overarching theme for the group presentation and prepare a 10 minute, cohesive PowerPoint presentation.
We strongly suggest the following guidelines for PowerPoint slides:
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Maximum 30 slides
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Aesthetically pleasing
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Each slide should not be too wordy
The group presentation will be graded on the following criteria:
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Cohesiveness between topics
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Clear objectives
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Creativity
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All group members participated
FINAL PROJECT CHECK LIST
 Theme Selection
 Individual Topic Selection
 Paper Outline and References
 Group Presentation
 Final Paper, due July 30 (Week 6): Both an e-copy AND a hardcopy are needed to complete submission.
Submit an e-copy of your paper on the course website and a hardcopy in class on the last day of class or at our
Gayley Office (1033 Gayley Ave, Suite 111, Los Angeles CA 90024) by 5:00pm
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Final Paper and Group presentation due on the last day of class on Thursday, July 30.
Sign up for
Discussion #1 or #2
Overview of the Course & Expectations
Integrative Medicine and the Components of Health and Prevention
Introductions
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Discussion: Escape Fire
Role of Stress and Integrative Medicine (in the Lives of Veterans)
Discussion #1 only:
Online submission of
CAM Reflections
before class
Pre-Lecture: Acupuncture (online)
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Class Discussion #1: CAM Experience
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Acupuncture for Pain and Acupressure Demonstration
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Application of Acupuncture and IM in the Military
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Overview on Mind-Body Medicine and Research
Bringing Mindfulness and Brain Management Practices to the Community (eg: home,
corporations)
Discussion #2 only:
Online submission of
CAM Reflections
before class
Pre-Lecture: Integrative East-West Nutrition (online)
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Class Discussion #2: CAM Treatments
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EW Nutrition Demonstration
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Overview on Obesity & Nutrition (clinical/research)
Form groups of 3-4
people for final project
and select theme &
individual topics
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Massage, Movement, and Posture
Creative Expression and Healing Arts
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Ophthalmology/Eye Health
EW approach to Infectious Diseases: The Common Flu
Self-Care Plans and Review Acupressure
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Midterm
Experiential: Tai Chi Session #1
CEWM Patient Testimonial
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Herbs & Supplements for Health Promotion & Safe Use of Supplements
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Experiential: Tai Chi Session #2
Tai Chi and Yoga Research
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Study on Self-Acupressure for Chronic Constipation
Community Health and Access to IM
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Student Final Group Presentations
Concluding Remarks
Midterm
Individual Final Paper
Outline and
References Due
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Prevention/Tools
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Lifestyle
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Acupuncture
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Medicine 180 Schedule
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Final Paper due
Final Group
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