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Spabeautyschools.com Featured School of the Week July 8, 2007: Samra University
Author: CarolAnn Bailey-Lloyd   | Posted: 10-07-2007 | Comments: 0 | Views: 8 | Rating: (50)  (?) 
 Drawn to ancient, Eastern medicine? As the oldest school of Oriental Medicine in the United States, Samra University, located in warm Los Angeles, California provides professional degree training in its Master of Science and Doctoral Degree in Oriental Medicine programs.
Providing in-depth training and education in Oriental medicine, acupuncture, herbology, Western sciences, clinical training and a variety of course electives, Samra University's Master of Science in Oriental Medicine program* entails a rigorous curriculum involving fundamental theories and philosophies of Chinese Medicine, Chinese medical diagnosis and internal medicine, Qi Gong, Tai Qi; acupuncture therapeutics, techniques and Acupressure; Tuina, botany and Chinese herbology, herbal prescriptions, Chinese Nutrition, human anatomy and physiology, physics, chemistry and biochemistry, Western medical terminology, Western pathology, pharmacology, and Chinese language, among several other related studies.
Graduates of the Master of Science in Oriental Medicine Program at Samra University are eligible to take the California Acupuncture Board exam to acquire practice licensure. The program can be completed in as little as four and one-half years of study, but the degree must be earned in no more than eight calendar years from the initial date of enrollment. Furthermore, prior to enrollment, prospective students must have earned a minimal of two academic years of study.
Graduates of the master's degree program at Samra University may wish to pursue further professional interests in the school's Doctoral program. In the 24-month Doctoral Degree Program in Oriental Medicine, practitioners will acquire advanced and specialized training in acupuncture, Oriental medicine and other specialties. Building upon the education and skills earned through the master's program, licensed Oriental medicine practitioners will gain extensive knowledge in biomedical sciences integrated with TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). Other subject matter that will be explored in this particular program includes clinical training in pain management for drug addictions, gynecology, obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, and sports medicine, among others.
In addition to its comprehensive academic training, one of the many opportunities afforded to students at Samra University is its internship program in Beijing, People's Republic of China. Advanced interns are eligible to participate in full-time training for two months at the Beijing University of Oriental Medicine affiliated hospital. As an added incentive, students who engage in this program will earn 200 hours of credit towards fulfilling degree requirements.
As with many traditional colleges and universities, Samra University of Oriental Medicine supports its alumni and other Oriental Medicine practitioners with its continuing education courses. Furthermore, Samra University offers ESL (English as a Second Language) to foreign students.
Approved by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education (under the provisions of the State of California Education Code Section 94750), and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Samra University's curriculum also meets the didactic and clinical requirements of the California State Acupuncture Board. Because Samra University is accredited, students requiring financial aid find that the university participates in federal student financial aid programs under Title IV, and is approved for veteran training* as well. (Source: U.S. Code Title 38)
SpaBeautySchools.com recognizes Samra University and applauds its vital commitment to providing diversified and comprehensive education in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. If you would like more information about this fine university, please visit Samra University today.
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