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1

Research of Emperor's Canon of Medicine

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Through intensive study of the Emperor's Canon of Medicine (Huangdi Neijing), graduate students can further systematically master the basic theories and fundamental knowledge of TCM, become more familiar with the academic thoughts, academic characteristics and modes of thinking behind the theoretical system of Huangdi Neijing; master the research methods of the Neijing and cultivate the ability to study classical medical literature so as to lay a solid foundation for their future research and clinical work in TCM.

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Clinical Application and Theory of Seasonal Febrile Diseases

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With the Six-Meridian Syndrome Differentiation Theory of the Treatise on Exogenous Febrile Diseases as its core, with close integration to clinical practice, through teaching corresponding prescriptions and syndromes, graduate students can better master the principles of clinical syndrome differentiation and treatment, modes of thinking and application of skills, laying a solid foundation for improving the clinical standards of syndrome differentiation and treatment.

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Research of Synopsis of Golden Chamber

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The teaching of this module should enable graduate students to master the basic theories, viewpoints and skills covered in the Synopsis of the Golden Chamber; master the rules of syndrome differentiation and treatment of miscellaneous diseases; broaden clinical thinking; improve the comprehensive analysis and treatment of difficult and complicated diseases; as well as the ability to read classical medical books so as to lay a solid foundation for improving the ability of diagnosis and treatment of diseases in various clinical fields.

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Research of Seasonal Febrile Diseases

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The teaching of this module should enable graduate students to master the theoretical system of seasonal febrile diseases and the diagnosis and treatment skills of common febrile diseases using the "Defense, Qi, Nutrient and Blood Syndrome Differentiation" and "Triple Energizer Syndrome Differentiation" as its core; train students to focus on the holistic approach towards symptoms and disease while prioritizing the syndrome in the treatment of seasonal febrile diseases, reveal the nature of seasonal febrile diseases, and study syndrome differentiation and treatment methods for various clinical febrile diseases.

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Methodology of Clinical Research in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Methodology of Clinical Research in Traditional Chinese Medicine is a scientific research methodology subject that integrates literature research methods, clinical trial designs and common experimental techniques. Literature research methods, clinical trial designs and experimental techniques are important components of TCM research. The study of this module plays an important role in the guidance of literature research, clinical trials and fundamental research. Therefore, Methodology of Clinical Research in Traditional Chinese Medicine is a practical scientific research methodology subject and serves as a basic subject for graduate students.

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Literature Retrieval

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Introduces basic knowledge in TCM literature, methods and approaches for reviewing commonly used TCM literature such as books, journals, etc., commonly used research tools and reference tools, major TCM databases, etc., in order to improve the ability of graduate students to apply TCM literature.

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TCM Medical Case Study

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Integrating the classic medical cases of renowned modern TCM physicians, this subject explains the physicians’ unique use of prescription herbs and their experiences in syndrome diagnosis and treatment. The study of this subject would enable graduate students to broaden their clinical perspectives and improve their diagnosis and treatment skills.

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Guidance in Dissertation Writing

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Guidance in dissertation writing mainly introduces the purpose, significance, characteristics, writing methodologies of graduate thesis writing as well as various standards, norms, and language habits, etc. that need to be adhered to in thesis writing. This will enable graduate students to improve thesis writing skills by acquiring the necessary knowledge, and be familiar with the standards and methodologies in thesis writing, so as to write a thesis that is scientific, compliant with standards, and concise.

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Professional Subject

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The subject content revolves around the graduate major, novel theoretical developments and clinical outcomes in syndrome differentiation and treatment involving the thesis topic and area of discipline. Aims to cultivate innovative thinking and abilities of graduate students.