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Elective Title: 84YF743 — FIELD WORK IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Description:
The Field Work in Integrative Medicine course provides the learner with an experiential opportunity to explore various integrative/complementary/alternative modalities currently being accessed by patients in the United States. The experiential rotation will provide the learner with a self-directed exploration focused on different integrative modalities being used to address chronic diseases. This will be accomplished by providing a short general overview of the integrative/complementary/alternative approaches to health. The overview will be followed by an in-depth focus exploration of non-pharmacological integrative interventions utilizing a combination of experiential activities, self-reflection, pre-recorded video/audio presentations, and library/online research. All meetings with instructor will occur using video conferencing programs such as Zoom, FaceTime, etc. It is important that the learner understand which modalities are evidence-based and which modalities are not supported by evidence.
Elective Details:
Primary Contact for Add/Drops: Heather LeBrun (thelects@iu.edu)
Director: Roy W. Geib, Ph.D.
Campus: Terre Haute
Location: IUSM - Terre Haute
Learning Objectives
- 1) Explain the principles and applications of at least 5 integrative medicine techniques (Examples: acupuncture, nutrition, natural medicines, functional medicine, lifestyle modification, massage, energy medicine, and/or music therapy) (MK6)
- 2) Discuss how social, economic, spiritual, nutritional, and ethnic factors affect the health and health care compliance of an individual (SBP2)
- 3) Analyze and summarize 4 integrative modalities through research and experience; present a personalized reflection on the findings related to that therapy (PBLI1, PBLI2, ICS3)
- 4) Seek and accept feedback from colleagues, faculty, advisors, and other health care professionals about using integrative modalities to develop a balance, life-long wellness plan (PBLI3)
Assessment
- Professional Development Evaluation Form; (Students will be informally assessed through observation, participation and discussion. Students will submit four (4) short reflections that include at least 1 reference on the integrative modalities that the student identified on an area of interest. Students will develop a personalized wellness plan that addresses at least the 8 dimensions of wellness recognized by the School of Medicine.
Enrollment Information
Prerequisites: 3rd and 4th year status
Availability with Max Students per Month:
| Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Duty Hours: 40
Time Distribution: 30% Experiential; 40% Library/Research; 30% Online Lecture
Elective Type Category: PD - Professional Development
Notes and Enrollment Information:
Add/Drop Contact Person: Heather LeBrun (thelects@iu.edu) THIS ELECTIVE DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE INITIAL SENIOR MATCH Housing provided on a case-by-case basis, if available. Must check with Clinical Coordinator, Heather LeBrun , for availability at (thelects@iu.edu), 812-237-2401.
Third Year Elective? Yes
Interprofessional Skills and Service Learning
Interprofessional Collaborative Skills: None
Service Learning Included: None