| News: February 23, 2010: Bastyr University CAM Camp Teaches Allopathic Medical Students about Complementary an... | September 2, 2010 |
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Bastyr University CAM Camp Teaches Allopathic Medical Students about Complementary and Alternative MedicineSince 2002, Bastyr University has helped allopathic medical students gain a deeper understanding of natural, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) through a month-long summer course known as CAM Camp. The four-week program is designed to give health science graduate and professional students — including MD and nursing students — an introduction to CAM therapies. The course was developed to better enable allopathic medical providers to work with the nation's growing population of CAM users. [A recent National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) survey found 36 percent of adults in the U.S. use some form of CAM therapy.]  CAMpers come from schools across the country to spend four weeks on Bastyr University's Kenmore campus learning about CAM topics, including: acupuncture and Oriental medicine, naturopathic medicine, whole food nutrition, naturopathic midwifery and herbal medicine. The three-credit class, entitled "Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Medicine," also provides unique opportunities for participants to experience CAM therapies first hand. CAMpers spend a day observing Bastyr physicians and student clinicians treat patients at Bastyr Center for Natural Health, gaining a glimpse into how CAM services are used in a primary care outpatient setting. Students can also opt to personally receive an acupuncture, naturopathic medicine or nutrition treatment at Bastyr Center. In hands-on laboratory sessions, CAM participants learn to make herbal preparations and practice whole food cooking techniques. They also spend a day out in the Puget Sound region observing plants in various stages of development and studying plant families with medicinal properties. Learn more about the student experience at CAM Camp:
Learn more about the program and details on how to register for this summer's CAM Camp. 
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