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Curriculum for Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)/Master of Science in Acupuncture (MSA) or Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM) 2009-2010

Students pursuing a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) who are academically in good standing have the opportunity to apply to the Master of Science in Acupuncture (MSA) or the Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM) program in October of their second year of the four-year track. This requires a formal application to the acupuncture and Oriental medicine program through the admissions department, followed by a joint interview by both the AOM and ND schools.

ND students who are considering applying to the School of AOM as their second program are strongly encouraged to be enrolled as four-year track students during their first two years of attendance. In essence, the dual track program requires that students have successfully completed their preclinical ND training before they add a second degree program. Students who are accepted into the AOM program must switch their ND program to the five-year track in order to carry a combined program load. Students with advanced medical training, e.g., DC, DO or MD, must successfully complete the first year of study in their original program before acceptance into dual status. Dual program applicants are able to utilize their basic science course work in the ND program toward their MSA or MSAOM.

Please note that some states require Chinese herbal training for acupuncture licensure. Please see the School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine master's program description for complete information on degree and licensing requirements.

Note: Since a naturopathic medicine student enters the dual program after completion of the 2nd year of the NM program, the curriculum that follows reflects the NM curriculum from the 2007/2008 catalog and the MSA/MSAOM curriculum from the 2009-2010 catalog.

Dual Track ND/MSA or MSAOM: Year I
Quarter Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C Total
Fall BC5104 Biochemistry 1 4 4 0 44
  BC5107 Human Physiology 1 Lec/Lab 5.5 4 3 77
  BC5110 Histology1 5 4 2 66
  BC5122 Gross Human Anatomy 1 4.5 4 1 55
  BC5122L Gross Human Anatomy 1 Lab 1 0 2 22
  NM5113 Naturopathic Medicine in Historical Context 2 1 2 33
  NM5804 Clinic Entry 1 1 0 2 22
 
Quarterly Total:
 23 17 12 319
 
Winter BC5105 Biochemistry 2 4 4 0 44
  BC5108 Human Physiology 2 Lec/Lab 5.5 4 3 77
  BC5112 Embryology 3 3 0 33
  BC5123 Gross Human Anatomy 2 4.5 4 1 55
  BC5123L Gross Human Anatomy 2 Lab 1 0 2 22
  BC5142 Fundamentals of Research Design1 2 2 0 22
  NM5114 Fundamentals of Naturopathic Clinical Theory 2 1 2 33
  PM5301 Hydrotherapy/Physiotherapy Lecture 2 2 0 22
  PM5305 Hydrotherapy/Physiotherapy Lab 1 0 2 22
 
Quarterly Total:
 25 20 10 330
 
Spring BC5106 Biochemistry 3 4 4 0 44
  BC5109 Human Physiology 3 3 3 0 33
  BC5124 Gross Human Anatomy 3 4.5 4 1 55
  BC5124L Gross Human Anatomy 3 Lab 1 0 2 22
  BC5129 Neuroscience 5.5 4 3 77
  BO5301 Botanical Medicine 1 Lec/Lab 2 1.5 12 26.5
  NM5115 Naturopathic Medicine in Global Context 2 1 2 33
  PM5310 Myofascial Analysis 1.5 0 3 33
 
Quarterly Total:
 23.5 17.5 12 323.5
1BC5110, BC5142: Usually also offered in summer
2Two hours every other week times five weeks

Dual Track ND/MSA or MSAOM: Year II
Quarter Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C Total
Fall BC6200 Human Pathology 1 4 4 0 44
  BC6204 Immunology1 4 4 0 44
  BO6301 Botanical Medicine 2 2 2 0 22
  HO6300 Homeopathy 1 2 2 0 22
  NM6210 Clinical Lab Diagnosis 1 3.5 2 3 55
  NM6221 Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 1 Lecture 2 2 0 22
  NM6221L Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 1 Lab 2 1 2 33
  PS6305 Naturopathic Counseling 1 3 3 0 33
  TR6310 Foods, Dietary Systems & Assessment 3 2 2 44
 
Quarterly Total:
 25.5 22 7 319
 
Winter BC6201 Human Pathology 2 4 4 0 44
  BC6209 Infectious Diseases2 5 5 0 55
  BO6302 Botanical Medicine 3 Lec 2 2 0 22
  HO6301 Homeopathy 2 3 3 0 33
  NM6211 Clinical Lab Diagnosis 2 3.5 2 3 55
  NM6222 Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 2 Lecture 2 2 0 22
  NM6222L Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 2 Lab 2 1 2 33
  NM7101 Environmental Medicine 1.5 1.5 0 16.5
  NM7102 Public Health 1.5 1.5 0 16.5
  PS6306 Naturopathic Counseling 2 3 3 0 33
  TR6311 Macro & Micronutrients 3 3 0 33
 
Quarterly Total:
 30.5 28 5 363
 
Spring BC6202 Human Pathology 3 4 4 0 44
  BC6305 Pharmacology2 5 5 0 55
  HO6302 Homeopathy 3 3 3 0 33
  NM6212 Clinical Lab Diagnosis 3 3.5 2 3 55
  NM6223 Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 3 Lecture 2 2 0 22
  NM6223L Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 3 Lab 2 1 2 33
  NM6804 Clinic Entry 2 1 1 0 11
  NM8801 Preceptorship 1 1 0 4 44
  PM6300 Naturopathic Manipulation 1 2 2 0 22
 
Quarterly Total:
 23.5 20 9 319

1BC6204: Usually also offered in summer. Summer enrollment is recommended for dual track students.
2BC6209 and BC6305: Offered in winter and spring.
Eligible to take NPLEX basic science exams after the successful completion of the second year.

Note: The didactic courses that follow in italics are the additional courses required for the MSAOM degree. The shifts that follow in italics represent the distribution of shifts for the MSAOM degree. For those students in the MSA program, please follow the shift distribution in regular text.


Dual Track ND/MSA or MSAOM: Year III
Quarter Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C Total
Summer BO6303 Botanical Medicine Dispensary Lab 1 0 2 22
  NM7325 Naturopathic Case Analysis & Mgmt 1 1.5 0 3 33
  NM7341 Cardiology1 3 3 0 33
  NM7417 Medical Procedures1 3 3 0 33
   
Quarterly Subtotal
 8.5 6 5 121
    NM Clinic Shift 1 2 0 4 44
    PM Clinic Shift 1 2 0 4 44
 
Fall MW7320 Normal Maternity 3 3 0 33
  NM7313 Gynecology 3 3 0 33
  OM4106 Meridians & Points 1 4 4 0 44
  OM4118 TCM Fundamentals 4 4 0 44
  OM5121 Medical Chinese 1 1 1 0 11
  OM4315 TCM Bodywork: Tui Na 1 0 2 22
  OM4406 Qi Gong 1 0 2 22
  PM7301 Naturopathic Manipulation 22 3 3 0 33
  PM7305 Orthopedics 2 2 0 22
  PS7200 Psychology Assessment 2 2 0 22
  TR7411 Diet & Nutrient Therapy 1 3 3 0 33
 
Quarterly Subtotal:
 27 25 4 319
  NM Clinic Shifts 2-3 4 0 8 88
  NM Clinic Shift 2 2 0 4 44
 
Winter NM7116 Naturopathic Clinical Theory 1 1 0 11
  NM7314 Pediatrics 1 2 2 0 22
  OM4107 Meridians & Points 2 4 4 0 44
  OM4211 TCM Diagnosis 1 3 3 0 33
  OM4221 TCM Pathology 1 3 3 0 33
  OM4411 TCM Techniques 1 2 2 0 22
  OM5442 Tai Chi 1 0 2 22
  PM7302 Naturopathic Manipulation 33 3 3 0 33
  PS7203 Addictions & Disorders 2 2 0 22
 
Quarterly Subtotal:
 21 20 2 242
  NM Clinic Shift 4 2 0 4 44
  PM Clinic Shift 2 2 0 4 44
  NM Clinic Shift 3 2 0 4 44
  PM Clinic Shift 2 2 0 4 44
 
Spring NM7315 Pediatrics 2 2 2 0 22
  NM7320 Family Medicine 2 2 0 22
  NM7330 The Healing Systems 1 1 0 11
  OM4108 Meridians & Points 3 4 4 0 44
  OM4212 TCM Diagnosis 2 3 2 2 44
  OM4222 TCM Pathology 2 3 3 0 33
  OM5430 TCM Techniques 2 2 2 0 22
  PM7303 Naturopathic Manipulation 44 3 3 0 33
  PS7315 Naturopathic Counseling 3 2 2 0 22
 
Quarterly Subtotal:
 22 21 2 253
  AOM Clinic Observation 15 2 0 4 44
  NM Clinic Shift 5 2 0 4 44
  AOM Clinic Observation 15 2 0 4 44
  NM Clinic Shift 4 2 0 4 44

1NM7341 and NM7417: May also be offered in spring
2PM7301: One section usually offered in summer
3PM7302: One section usually offered in fall
4PM7303: One section usually offered in winter
5All Observation shifts occur between winter quarter of year III and winter quarter of year IV of the dual track program.

Dual Track ND/MSA or MSAOM: Year IV
Quarter Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C Total
Summer BO3101 Intro to Botany 3 2 2 44
  CH6421 Chinese Materia Medica 1 4 4 0 44
  NM7416 Minor Office Procedures1 3 3 0 33
  OM5122 Medical Chinese 2 1 1 0 11
  TR7412 Diet & Nutrient Therapy 2 3 3 0 33
 
Quarterly Subtotal:
14 13 2 165
  CHM Dispensary 12 2 0 4 44
  NM Clinic Shifts 6-7 4 0 8 88
  NM Clinic Shifts 5-6 4 0 8 88
 
Fall BO7300 Botanical Medicine 4 Lec/Lab 2 1.5 1 26.5
  CH6422 Chinese Materia Medica 2 4 4 0 44
  NM7302 Gastroenterology 2 2 0 22
  NM7307 EENT 2 2 0 22
  OM5123 Medical Chinese 3 2 2 0 22
  OM5414 Acupuncture Therapeutics 1 2 2 0 22
  OM5415 Acupuncture Therapeutics 2 2 2 0 22
  OM5436 TCM Techniques 3 2 2 0 22
 
Quarterly Subtotal:
 18 17.5 1 202.5
  AOM Clinic Observation 2 2 0 4 44
  AOM Clinic Observation 2 2 0 4 44
  NM Clinic Shifts 8-9 4 0 8 88
  NM Clinic Shifts 7-8 4 0 8 88
 
Winter CH6423 Chinese Materia Medica 3 4 4 0 44
  NM7304 Dermatology 2 2 0 22
  NM7306 Oncology 2 2 0 22
  OM5124 Medical Chinese 4 2 2 0 22
  OM5416 Acupuncture Therapeutics 3 2 2 0 22
  OM5417 Acupuncture Therapeutics 4 2 2 0 22
  OM5438 TCM Techniques Lab 1 0 2 22
  PM7341 Sports Medicine/Therapeutic Exercise 2 2 0 22
 
Quarterly Subtotal:
 17 16 2 198
  AOM Clinic Observation 3 2 0 4 44
  AOM Preceptor Observation2 2 0 4 44
  AOM Clinic Observation 3 2 0 4 44
  AOM Preceptor Observation2 2 0 4 44
  NM Clinic Shift 10 2 0 4 44
  NM Clinic Shift 9-10 4 0 8 88
  PM Clinic Shift 3 2 0 4 44
 
Spring BO7301 Botanical Medicine 5 Lec/Lab 2 1.5 13 26.5
  CH6431 CHM Herbal Formulations 1 4 4 0 44
  NM7109 Practice Management 1 2 2 0 22
  NM7305 Clinical Ecology 2 2 0 22
  NM7311 Neurology 2 2 0 22
  OM5300 Auricular Therapy 2 2 0 22
  OM5418 Acupuncture Therapeutics 5 2 2 0 22
  OM5419 Acupuncture Therapeutics 6 2 2 0 22
 
Quarterly Subtotal:
 18 17.5 1 92.5
  AOM Clinic Internships 1-24 4 0 8 88
  AOM Clinic Internships 1-24 4 0 8 88
  CHM Dispensary 25 2 0 4 44
  NM Clinic Shifts 11 2 0 4 44
  NM Clinic Shifts 11-12 4 0 8 88

1NM7416: May also be offered in spring.
2Preceptorship can be taken during observation or intern phase, once Observation 1 is completed.
3Two hours every other week times 5 weeks
4All AOM requirements listed through winter quarter of year 4 must be completed to be eligible to begin AOM internships.
5May be taken in any quarter after beginning the Chinese herbal curriculum

Dual Track ND/MSA or MSAOM: Year V
Quarter Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C Total
Summer CH6432 CHM Herbal Formulations 2 4 4 0 44
  NM8206 Radiographic Interpretation 1 Lecture1 3 3 0 33
  NM8207 Radiographic Interpretation 1 Lab1 1 0 2 22
 
Quarterly Subtotal:
 8 7 2 99
  AOM Clinic Internships 3-5 6 0 12 132
  NM Clinic Shift 12-13 4 0 4 88
  AOM Clinic Internships 3-6 8 0 16 176
  NM Clinic Shift 13 2 0 4 44
 
Fall CH6408 Chinese Herbal Therapeutics 1 4 4 0 44
  NM8303 Geriatrics 2 2 0 22
  NM8308 Endocrinology2 3 3 0 33
  NM8312 Urology 1.5 1.5 0 16.5
  NM8325 Nat. Case Analysis & Mgmt 2: Grand Rounds3 1 0 2 22
  NM8413 Adv'd Naturopathic Therapeutics 1 2 2 0 22
  OM5405 TCM Whole Foods Nutrition 2 2 0 22
  OM6110 TCM Medical Classics 2 2 0 22
  OM6417 Acupuncture Therapeutics 7 2 2 0 22
  PS6100 Motivational Interviewing 2 2 0 22
 
Quarterly Subtotal:
 21.5 20.5 2 247.5
  AOM Clinic Internships 6-8 6 0 12 132
  AOM Clinic Internships 7-9 6 0 12 132
  CHM Shift 1 2 0 4 44
  NM Clinic Shift 14 2 0 4 44
  NM Clinic Shift 14 2 0 4 44
  PM Clinic Shift 34 2 0 4 44
 
 
Winter BC6100 Pharmacology of CHM & Drug Interactions 2 2 0 22
  CH6409 Chinese Herbal Therapeutics 2 4 4 0 44
  NM8101 Ethics5 1 1 0 11
  NM8213 Diagnostic Imaging6 2 2 0 22
  NM8309 Rheumatology 1.5 1.5 0 16.5
  NM8414 Adv'd Naturopathic Therapeutics 2 2 2 0 22
  NM8802 Preceptorship 2 1 0 4 44
  OM4101 History of Medicine 2 2 0 22
  OM6310 Case Review 2 2 0 22
  OM6315 Clinical Theatre 2 2 0 22
 
Quarterly Subtotal:
 19.5 18.5 4 247.5
  AOM Clinic Internships 9-10 4 0 8 88
  AOM Clinic Internships 10-12 6 0 12 132
  CHM Shift 2 2 0 4 44
  NM Clinic Shifts 15-16 4 0 8 88
  NM Clinic Shifts 15-16 4 0 8 88
 
Spring CH6410 Chinese Herbal Therapeutics 3 4 4 0 44
  NM8102 Jurisprudence 1 1 0 11
  NM8109 Practice Management 2 2 2 0 22
  NM8212 Radiographic Interpretation 26 3 3 0 33
  NM8314 Pulmonary Medicine 1.5 1.5 0 16.5
  NM8803 Preceptorship 3 1 0 4 44
  NM8844 Interim Patient Care7 2 0 4 44
  OM6105 Jurisprudence/Ethics 1 1 0 11
  OM5836 Internship Vacation Clinic7 1.5 0 3.3 36
 
Quarterly Subtotal:
 17 12.5 11.3 261.5
  AOM Clinic Shifts 11-12 4 0 8 88
  AOM Clinic Shifts 13-14 4 0 8 88
  CHM Shifts 3-4 4 0 8 88
  NM Clinic Shift 17 2 0 4 44
  NM Clinic Shift 17 2 0 4 44
  PM Clinic Shift 4 2 0 4 44
  PM Clinic Shift 4 2 0 4 44
1NM8206 and NM8207: Both offered summer and fall
2NM8308: Offered fall and spring
3NM8325: Offered in fall, winter and spring
4Physical Medicine shifts may be distributed differently; two shifts fulfilling ND requirements will be assigned in each of the last four quarters of the program.
5NM8101: Offered fall and winter
6NM8212 and NM8213: Both offered winter and spring
7Students are required to complete a total of 44 NM interim Patient Care hours and 36 AOM Internship Vacation hours. (Usually students staff the shifts they are assigned to in the quarter just ended.) Students register for and pay for this shift in their last quarter of attendance.

Dual Track ND/MSAOM: Year VI
Quarter Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C Total
Summer CH6411 Chinese Herbal Therapeutics 4 4 4 0 44
 
Quarterly Subtotal:
4 4 0 44
  AOM Clinic Internship 13-14 4 0 8 88
  CHM Shifts 5-6 4 0 8 88
 
Fall   AOM Clinic Internships 15-16 4 0 8 88
  CHM Shifts 7-8 4 0 8 88

For students who choose to take advantage of the optional clinic experience in China, up to eight (8) credits (16 lab hours) may be applied toward AOM Clinical Internship requirement. Acupuncture and CHM shifts will be distributed differently if a student goes to China. All students who plan to study in China must take the one-credit required elective OM6820 Clinic Entry for China in summer quarter of year five just preceding their China internship. This course may be counted toward required AOM elective credits.

Elective Requirements: ND/MSA or MSAOM
Quarter Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C Total
variable variable Elective and Special Topics 10 10 0 110
 
Elective Totals:
 10 10 0 110
Note: Four of the ten elective credits must be from either the OM or CH disciplines. The remaining six credits must be from other disciplines such as NM, HO, BO, PS or TR.


Curriculum and course changes in the 2009-2010 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2009-2010 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate catalog if interested in curriculum and courses required for any other entering year.

Total Requirements: Naturopathic Medicine/Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

  Credits Lec. L/C Total
Total Core Course Credits and Hours 360 323 74 4364
Total Elective Credits and Hours 10 10 0 110
Total Clinic Credits and Hours 108.5 0 223.3 2456
Total Requirements 478.5 333 297.3 6930

Waived Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine Classes For Dual Track Students

The following courses can be found in the curriculum for the acupuncture or acupuncture and Oriental medicine students. However, the content
has been met through the prerequisites of or the coursework for the naturopathic medicine program and are therefore waived for dually enrolled students
(shown in order, as found in the MSA/MSAOM curriculum tables):

BC3134 AOM Living Anatomy 4
OM4800 Clinic Entry 2
BC3100 Survey of Organic Chemistry 4
BC3135 Anatomy & Physiology 1 Lec/Lab 5
OM3110 Biochemistry 4
BC3136 Anatomy & Physiology 2 Lec/Lab 4
BC4105 Introduction to Western Pathology 3
BC4125 Pharmacology Overview for AOM 4
OM5321 Survey of Western Clinical Sciences 1 3
OM5322 Survey of Western Clinical Sciences 2 3
OM5323 Survey of Western Clinical Sciences 3 2
BC4120 Microbiology (AOM) 2
BC4120L
Microbiology Lab (AOM) 2
OM5302 Public Health Issues in AOM 2
OM6305 Survey of Biophysics/Electroacupuncture
2
PS5205 Patient Communications 3
TR6105 Nutrition & Dietary Systems 3
BC5140 Research Methods in AOM 3
OM6111 Practice Management 1 2
OM6112 Practice Management 2 1
CH6105 Chinese Herb Preparations 1

 

 

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