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University of Pittsburgh
School of Medicine, Dept of FM
3518 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15261

Title: Complimentary & Alternative Medicine (5465)

Contact:Ronald M Glick MD, CCM

Phone: (412)623-3023
Email:glickrm@upmc.edu
Website:www.medschool.pitt.edu

Sponsor:Offered by Family Medicine Dept/Division
Benefits to Medical Students from other medical schools:
Malpractice Insurance: No
Housing: No
Stipend: No
Subject: Complimentary/Alternative Medicine
Level: Third Year, Fourth Year
Length: Four weeks
Methods: Lecture, Research, Clinics, Meetings with Faculty, Assigned Reading, Written Report
Number of students involved: 9 in Fourth Year, 9 Total
Number of faculty involved: 1 Full-time, 7 Part-time

Comments:
This elective offers exposure to complementary/alternative medicine modalities, somatic oriented approaches and pain management. The hub for this elective is the Center for Integrated Medicine at UPMC Shadyside, Plus time in clinics covering acupuncture, chiropractic, osteopathic manipulative treatment, integrative medicine, etc. Independent readings, internet-based research, etc. is required. Students will pick 1 clinical problem, research, and present during the 4th week.


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