Acupuncture education and integration in the physical medicine and rehabilitation residency.
Acupuncture is a growing field of interest to patients, medical students, and physicians. This article outlines the educational efforts and requirements to teach and practice acupuncture in the United States. A rationale for integrating acupuncture into physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs is included. This article provides a structure for determining the type of education goals and plans most suited to a particular residency.
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Department of PM&R, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA. sbraverman@home.com
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