Marie chats to Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Translator, Michael Brown about trends in training of Chinese medicine in the university/college system in this episode. We discuss his passions about learning, memorisation and how students in undergraduate TCM programs can get more out of their studies.   This conversation is part of the new series, CM Study Buddy - helping you learn and navigate the world of Chinese medicine as a student. This would be really useful for students in the USA, Australia, UK and Europe, and couldn't be more timely since there are many students now in self-isolation or stuck at home in quarantine. Its a great time to get stuck into learning about our shared passion of Chinese medicine.   Some of the topics discussed include the need for study, how to utilise classical sources in undergraduate study of Chinese medicine. How memorisation can help you in the clinic setting and Michael shares some of his own tips for studying and learning the complex systems of Chinese medicine.

About Michael Brown:  Michael is incredibly enthusiastic about the future of Chinese medicine and training students, a teacher himself in Brisbane, Queensland (Australia).  Michael holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) a Masters of Applied Science (CHM) and a Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Language).   In 2009 Michael founded Remedy Lane Chinese Medicine, where he currently practices herbs and acupuncture. Michael has since continued in studying Classical Chinese language to better understand the origins and treatments of Chinese Medicine, as well as spending time living in China.   Michael has also continued to further his study in Chinese Medicine with trips to China to study under world renowned herbalists.   In 2019, Michael's work on translating Explanation of Channels and Points was published by Purple Cloud Press: (now avail on amazon  https://www.amazon.com/Explanations-C...).   Michael Brown sees patients from his Acupuncture and Herbal medicine clinic in Chermside, QLD. http://remedylane.com.au/ Also mentioned in this video were a couple of books for student study tools (diagnosis):   Chinese medicine diagnostics [Deng Tietao Shanghai Science and Technology Press] [line drawing](Chinese Edition)(Old-Used)  Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis Study Guide by Qiao Yi (Author), Al Stone (Author)

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