Introduction
Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine
The
purpose of Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine is to graduate successful,
caring physicians who as competent practitioners of the historically based, ever
evolving Contemporary Oriental Medicine will be able to help people achieve both
genuine healing and their highest sustainable level of long-term health and
wellness. Our graduates make a difference ...and a living.
Integration
At
Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, we teach Contemporary Oriental
Medicine, a comprehensive and cohesive model incorporating Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM), 5 Element Theory, and many strengths of the diverse traditions
of Oriental medicine. We teach an integrated model, in an integrated fashion,
and our students graduate with a sound foundation of diagnostic and treatment
principles on which to build an effective practice.
Diagnosis
Dragon
Rises College provides exceptional training
in all aspects
of
Oriental diagnosis with special
emphasis on the science and
art of pulse diagnosis.
 Contemporary
Pulse Diagnosis, based on the work of John HF Shen, OMD and further developed by
Leon Hammer, MD, is taught as a basic part of the curriculum. The pulse provides
the foundation for an in depth diagnosis and for preventive medicine. Pulse
diagnosis is an exquisite and sophisticated means of
understanding the whole person. The pulse reveals the patient's constitution,
previous illnesses, early insults to normal physiology, environmental stressors,
trauma, lifestyle, emotions and behavior. Pulse diagnosis can also predict
possible future pathologies with accuracy. This allows the practitioner to
address the patient's unique situation rather than a pattern, disease, or
Causative Factor. Dragon Rises is currently the only college in the United
States teaching this sensitive and subtle skill.
Contemporary
Oriental Medicine emphasizes the patient's lifestyle as a primary causative
factor of disease and a key component of the treatment plan. Students are taught
to identify the impact of lifestyle choices, and support the patient in
establishing change. They learn how to foster therapeutic relationships
essential to a successful healing intervention. Our strong clinical orientation
provides a rich and meaningful experience, grounding students in the practice of
Oriental Medicine.
Faculty
The
college faculty represent a wide range of experience in both Oriental and
Western medicine. The senior member of the faculty is Leon Hammer, M.D. who
began the practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine 33 years ago. He is an
internationally renowned diagnostician and teacher, and is the author of many
articles in the field of acupuncture and oriental medicine as well as two
classic books, Chinese Pulse Diagnosis, A Contemporary Approach and Dragon Rises
Red Bird Flies, Psychology and Chinese Medicine. Small class sizes and the open
exchange between Administration, Faculty, and Students help create the college's
warm and friendly atmosphere. The supportive educational environment
accommodates many learning styles and promotes individual achievement.
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