Homeopathic Medicine Opportunities
The Naturopathic Medicine Program includes the study of
homeopathy, and requires that students use homeopathy during their
clinical training. This includes both making recommendations for
short term issues and completing constitutional cases. These
involve case taking, prescribing and patient follow-up under the
supervision of a clinician for longer standing problems, in
conjunction with an overall treatment plan.
One of the core faculty who work one-to-one with interns at our
Whole Health Center is Francine Burke, DC, DNBHE. Dr. Burke is a
chiropractic physician who graduated from NUHS in 1987. In addition
to her diplomate in homeopathic medicine, she is certified by the
National Board of Homeopathic Examiners, and is the past president
of the Illinois Homeopathic Medicine Association. "It is very
exciting for students to see first-hand in a clinical setting how
well homeopathic medicine works - especially for patients who may
not have seen results with other treatment modalities," notes Dr.
Burke.
Intern Lakisha Brandon explores remedies
with Dr. Francine Burke
Some students wish to further their knowledge in this area
beyond the already solid curriculum. Each trimester, select interns
can spend part of their week at the Center for Integral Health,
near the Lombard campus. This clinic is staffed by medical doctors,
as well as ND alumni of NUHS. The clinic provides primary care,
with a very strong homeopathic focus. Interns can work intensively
here, spending an entire day gaining experience in homeopathic
treatment, and taking on more responsibility and more challenging
case assignments as the term progresses. "It is a
one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn from physicians who are experts
in this field," stated Lisa Krebs, ND, a National University
alumnae who is now in practice at CIH. "Students will come away
with the confidence and skills to accurately use this important
modality in practice."
Dr. Fraser Smith, assistant dean of naturopathic medicine, adds,
"Homeopathic medicine is an area where expertise is built on
mentored practice. We provide a solid foundation for students so
that they can build their skill level having learned the correct
methods of homeopathy.
