OR College of Oriental Medicine
12-1 p.m. Monday, April 5 Commons
1-2 p.m. Info Session, GCC-C

Join admissions reps and Regina Dehen, '87 Bio, N.D., LAc and clinical supervisor at OCOM for a timely discussion.

I'd say if the student chose Reed because they wanted to learn to think independently, outside the box, and be able to critically analyze the validity of virtually any hypothesis, (or an outdated, overly conservative, dominant paradigm) then a career in complementary and alternative medicine could be very rewarding and stimulating for them.  This field of medicine is gaining credence as we increase research, it is receiving federal funding, and it  is in need of fresh, energetic minds to continue the work.  There's a lot of room for creative thinking and significant input.  And it's fun!

Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) trains master’s and doctoral students, conducts research, and treats patients at clinics on campus and in the community. OCOM’s academic programs are among the most comprehensive in the country, providing students with a solid foundation in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, therapeutic massage, and qi cultivation, as well as a focus on collaboration between Chinese medicine and Western biomedicine.

OCOM’s clinics provide affordable care for general wellness and hands-on experience for students, as well as advanced specialty care for patients facing health challenges. Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1983, OCOM is one of the oldest Chinese medicine colleges in the United States.

http://www.ocom.edu/