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Barak Gaster1, John N Unterborn, Richard B Scott

  • 1University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington 98105, USA. barakg@u.washington.edu

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine Education
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Curriculum Development

Background:

  • Thousands of CAM treatments exist, making curriculum design difficult for healthcare students.
  • Integrating CAM education into crowded healthcare curricula presents a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline key principles for developing CAM coursework and selecting content for healthcare students.
  • To share successful strategies from 15 National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine-funded education programs.

Main Methods:

  • Compilation of cumulative experiences from 15 CAM-funded education programs.
  • Identification of three guiding principles for CAM education: foundational competencies, evidence-based content selection, and future learning skills.
  • Development of evidence-based guides and an annotated table of recommended CAM resources.

Main Results:

  • Key principles include teaching foundational CAM competencies for a learning framework.
  • Content selection should prioritize evidence, demographics, and condition appropriateness.
  • Students need skills to find reliable CAM information and assess research.

Conclusions:

  • Effective CAM education requires a structured approach focusing on core competencies and critical evaluation.
  • Providing resources and skills empowers students to navigate the complex landscape of CAM therapies.
  • Evidence-based guides are crucial for students seeking reliable CAM information.