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Summary of Courses taken at
Samra University of Oriental Medicine & Oregon Institute of Technology

Human biology — 30 hrs
Topographic anatomy — 30 hrs
Anatomy & Physiology (3 courses) — 90 hrs
Western Pathology (3 courses) — 90 hrs
Clinical Aspects of Western Medicine (3 courses) — 90 hrs
Pharmacology — 20 hrs
Pharmacology (taken at OIT) — 30 hrs
Psychology of Patient Care — 30 hrs
Ethics & Professional Issues — 30 hrs
Survey of Health Care Systems — 30 hrs

Chemistry — 30 hrs
Organic/Biochemistry — 30 hrs
Physics — 20 hrs
Western Medical Terminology — 20 hrs
Principles of Nutrition — 30 hrs

History of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture — 30 hrs
Chinese Medical Terminology — 30 hrs
Fundamental Theories in Chinese Medicine — 30 hrs
Diagnostic Methods Oriental Medicine — 30 hrs
Essentials of Chinese Medicine (4 courses) — 120 hrs
Tuina (Chinese Orthopedic Massage) — 60 hrs
Introduction to Acupuncture — 30 hrs
Points Location Theory (5 courses) — 150 hrs
Acupuncture Techniques (3 courses) — 90 hrs
Chinese Internal Medicine (4 courses) — 120 hrs
Qi Gong — 30 hrs
Tai Chi — 30 hrs
Facial Diagnosis — 30 hrs

Botany & Introduction to Herbs — 30 hrs
Chinese Herbology (4 courses) — 120 hrs
Herbal Prescriptions (4 courses) — 120 hrs
Chinese Nutrition — 30 hrs
Herbal Pharmacy — 40 hrs

Clinical observation — 220 hrs
Clinical Observation Presentations — 20 hrs
Clinic Seminar — 60 hrs
Clinical internship — 640 hrs
Clinic Management — 30 hrs

cumulative gpa: 3.92
Oregon License No.: AC00363 active since 1997


instructors and clinical supervisors at Samra University under which Isabeau studied include:

Jirui Chen, B.S. — received his MD in 1957 from the Peking Union Medical College. He has been on the faculties of the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing. He is also author of Acupuncture Case Histories.

Hua Gu, Ph.D., M.S., L.Ac. — after receiving his MD in 1980 at Guangzhou TCM College, he went on to receive both his MS and his Doctorate in Medicine at the China Academy of TCM, Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Beijing, PRC.

Wei Min Hao, Ph.D. — received his MD degree from the Beijing Medical University, Beijing, PRC, and his doctorate in Anatomy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. His research interests are ini cell biology and lymphoma associated immunosuppressive molecules.

David DaDe Li, B.M., M.S., L.Ac. — received his medical training at the Tonji Medical University, Wuhan, China. He completed his masters and licensure training at Samra University. He was Associate Professor of Pathology at the Beijing Medical Staff's College where he did extensive research in geriatrics and cardiology.

Jian Feng (Jevons) Li, L.Ac. — he has a long history of experience in Oriental Medicine, particularly Oriental Orthopedics. He studied at th Traditional Chinese Orthopedics Department of the Beijing Chao Yang District, Guanxiang Hospital.

Ming-Dong Li, MSOM, L.Ac. — After graduating from the Heilongiang College of TCM PRC, he completed a residency program atthe Shanghai College of TCM and went on to receive his Master of Science in Acupuncture and Herbology at Samra University.

Newman T.K. Lui, L.Ac. — graduated from Zhong Shan Medical College and interned at Canton Hospital in the early 1960s. He has practiced Chinese Medicine for over 25 years and is recognized as a specialist in herbology.

Mark Melchiorre, B.A., M.S., L.Ac. — after completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in General Arts and Sciences at Pennsylvania University, he did graduate studies and professional work in Theater and Film. He received his M.S. in Acupuncture and Herbology at Samra University.

Joel Penner, D.O.M., B.A., L.Ac. — received his training in Oriental Medicine at Emperor's College and his doctorate at Samra University.

Tan Quach, M.A., L.Ac. — received his certification as a licensed AiKi-Tai Ji Quan instructor in 1975 from the Ho Chi Mihn City Health Department, Vietnam. He received his MS in Acupuncture and Herbology at Samra University.

Jun Hua Shen, B.S., L.Ac. — received her degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Zhejiang College of TCM, Hangzhou, PRC, where she taught Chinese herbal studies.

Xiao-Ming Xu, L.Ac. — after graduating from the Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, she served as staff doctor and clinic supervisor at the Shanghai Rui-Jin University Hospital of Internal Medicine and Acupuncture.

Amir Zagross, M.A., L.Ac. — after undergraduate studies at the California State University at Dominguez Hills, he completed his Master's degree in Chinese Medicine at Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine.

Linda Xiao Xing Zhang, D.O.M., L.Ac. — received her training in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chengdu, China. Received her doctorate in Medicine 1983 at Samra University.

Rong Zhou, B.S., L.Ac. — received her degree in TCM from Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, China, where she taught gynecology and internal medicine. She also conducted research in internal medicine and cardiology.


key professional experience and continuing educational seminars attended post graduation include

Shui Long (Water Dragon) Qi Gong, Astrakhan, Russia 2002

Healing the Patient Within, Jeffrey Yuen Aug 2001

Treating the Aging Patient, Janet Zand, L.Ac. Dec 1999

Nei Kung Chi Liao/Taoist internal arts, Jeff Nagel, L.Ac. 1999

Energetics of Western Pharmaceuticals, Z'ev Rosenberg, L.Ac. 1998

Balance Method of Richard Tan, OMD, L.Ac., Symposium, Seattle, WA July 1998

Taoist Institute, Burbank, California Apr 1990 — Tui Na introductory course (24 hours).

Editorial Assistance: Zhu Ming, translator, "The Medical Classic of the Yellow Emperor"  Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2001

Discussion Board 'Expert' for WebMD's Alternative Medicine/Acupuncture board (http://mywebmd.com) Apr 2000-March 2001


Undergraduate Studies: University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Major: Philosophy/English

Coursework included Russian Language, Physical Anthropology, Physiological Psychology, and two independent studies in addition to requirements for major studies in both degree subjects.


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