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Mission of Dongguk University Los Angeles

Mission Statement

  • To explore and embody the principles and practices of traditional East Asian medicine.
  • To develop a community of skilled medical practitioners.
  • To provide accessible health care services to the local community.

Purpose and goal of Dongguk University Los Angeles

MAcHM's Purpose & Goals

  • To develop competent traditional medicine practitioners through academic and clinical programs.
  • To develop healthcare professionals with clinical competencies, including collaborative care.
  • To develop healthcare professionals with skills and competencies to contribute to the community and to the field.

DAcHM’s Purpose & Goals

  • To develop competent traditional medicine practitioners through academic and clinical programs.
  • To develop healthcare professionals with clinical competencies, including collaborative care.
  • To develop healthcare professionals with skills and competencies to contribute to the community and to the field.
  • To train leading scholars through advanced research.
  • To develop specialized practitioners with training in the application of traditional medicine clinical modalities.

Educational objectives of Dongguk University Los Angeles

MAcHM’s Educational Objectives

To train healers who are able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and historical contexts of oriental medicine.
  • Apply this understanding to accurately diagnose patients.
  • Utilize bio-medical diagnostic methods and refer to other practitioners as appropriate.
  • Competently plan, perform, assess, and adjust acupuncture treatments for common conditions and patterns.
  • Competently prescribe and modify herbal formulas for common conditions and patterns.
  • Embody and advise on healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Identify, define, and model best practices for professional success.

DAcHM’s Educational Objectives

To train healers who are able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and historical contexts of oriental medicine.
  • Apply this understanding to accurately diagnose patients.
  • Utilize biomedical diagnostic methods and refer to other practitioners as appropriate.
  • Competently plan, perform, assess, and adjust acupuncture treatments for common conditions and patterns.
  • Competently prescribe and modify herbal formulas for common conditions and patterns.
  • Embody and advise on healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Identify, define, and model best practices for professional success.
  • Apply integrative diagnostic skills to provide effective patient care.
  • Obtain familiarity with contemporary community healthcare systems.
  • Conduct collaborative care with other healthcare professionals.
  • Develop and implement systems and plans for professional development.
  • Assess and integrate scholarship, research, and evidence-based medicine, or evidence-informed practice to enhance patient care.