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Local college one of the first to offer new doctoral program
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) is slated to begin one of the first clinical doctoral programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the U.S. The college just received notification of approval from the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) for this substantial expansion of its academic program. OCOM plans to enroll the first class in the summer of 2003. Currently, acupuncture and Oriental medicine colleges in the U.S. train general practitioners at the master’s degree level. OCOM’s new doctoral program will provide advanced knowledge, clinical skills, specialization training and leadership capability in the field of acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
“We are delighted to have been approved as one of the first two colleges in the U.S. to begin a clinical doctoral program in acupuncture and Oriental medicine,” said OCOM president Elizabeth A. Goldblatt, Ph.D., M.P.A./H.A. “This doctoral program has been part of OCOM’s vision and planning since 1989. Our goal is to help strengthen the field of acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the U.S. by training educators, clinical researchers, clinic supervisors, scholars, and specialists. The new doctoral program will allow us to advance that goal.”
OCOM’s clinical doctoral program outlines an intensive, two-year course of study. The program plan consists of on-campus modules in specific areas of concentration, Western and Eastern perspectives and methodologies, education in clinical research and clinical research design, and specialized clinical study and practice in China. The doctoral faculty will consist of highly experienced faculty and clinicians from the U.S. and China.
Graduates of the program will receive the Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (D.A.O.M.) degree. The master’s degree will remain entry level to the profession. The addition of a doctoral program will provide optional advanced training for experienced practitioners.
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is a nationally accredited four-year college, founded in 1983, which trains master’s degree students in acupuncture and Oriental medicine here in Portland. The school limits enrollment to a maximum of approximately 200 students for the master’s degree program. OCOM plans to admit approximately 18 students into the first class of the doctoral program. The college also operates a teaching clinic with a Faculty Practice and an Intern Clinic that provides affordable health care to an estimated 1500 patients per month throughout the metropolitan area.
For more information, please call Dan LaGrande or Kimberly Schauer at 503-253-3443. You can also visit the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine at 10525 SE Cherry Blossom Drive or visit them on the web at www.ocom.edu.
Fill those empty hours with reading
Once again, the Multnomah County Libraries are offering a summer reading program for youth. This year’s program “Don’t Bug Me, I’m Reading” awards incentives for each block of time that the child spends reading. Even young children who are being read to can participate in this program. If kids complete all the required reading, they will have a choice of a Summer Reading t-shirt or a coupon for a free book.
Teens can also participate in a program. For each block of reading or reading-related activities they complete, they will be entered in a drawing for prize packs. Prize packs include athletic apparel, art products, tickets to local sporting and theater events, and gift certificates for CDs and videos. Each teen who completes all the required reading will also receive their choice of a Summer Reading t-shirt or a coupon for a free book.
All participants who complete their reading requirement and turn in their gameboard will be entered in the grand prize drawing for a family vacation for four to Disneyland in California. The program began in June and runs through Saturday, August 31. For more information, contact your local branch or visit the library’s website at www.multcolib.org/summer/.
Sign up for a summer of fun
The East Portland Community Center (EPCC) is offering a variety of summer camps and classes for kids. Sign up early because space is limited! EPCC will also be holding two special programs in July. Special events and Camps are listed below.
•Fifth Annual 4th of July Parade: Decorate the wagon or stroller, dress up in your festive patriotic best, and join the fun! Or simply enjoy being a bystander and EPCC will provide the balloons and flags, flags, flags. The Parade will be held on Wednesday, July 3 at 11 a.m. Show your American Pride on the day we won our freedom.
•Portland Adventures Day Camp. These camps are for ages 6 through 10, but sign up early. Camp is limited to 13 participants. These weeklong camp opportunities are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include traveling on field trips for at least 3 of the 5 days. Cost is $140 per week.
Week #1 is titled Outrageous Art and runs Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12. Projects and trips include PSU Art Galleries, Kows for Kids, Sand in the City, and a day of art activities with internationally renowned artist and gifted instructor, Ila Guttman.
Week #2 is titled Amazing Animals and runs Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19. Spend the week studying animals and their habitats. Campers will go to The Humane Society, Hawk Haven at Blue Lake Park, and Hedgehog Rescue.
Week #3 is titled Environmental Escapades and runs from Monday, Aug. 5 through Friday, Aug. 9. Observe nature to learn the impact we make on our environment, and perform hands-on tasks to help make a difference. Campers will visit the No Ivy League, Magness Tree Farm, and Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center.
•Camp Graceland - Me and the King: All things will be “Elvis”. Even though he’s been gone for 25 years, he is at the center of America’s musical roots and culture. Boys and girls alike will make costumes, props and sets for a performance on the last day of camp. Bring your camcorders and enjoy the fun. This camp is for ages 6 to 10, held Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Monday, Aug. 19 through Friday, Aug. 23. Cost is $40.
•Camp Fish On: What a great way to learn about fishing - Oregon Fish & Wildlife provides the instructor for a week full of exciting activities - casting games, arts & crafts, fish habitat, and a field trip on the last day for a real fishing experience. This camp is for ages 8 through 14, held Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to noon from Monday, Aug. 19 through Thursday, Aug. 22. Cost is $35.
For more information, stop by the East Portland Community Center at 740 S.E. 106th Ave, or call 503-823-3450.
Help Snow-CAP support our community
Snow-CAP, a Community Action Program, benefits many people in our area. This is made possible by the local volunteers who donate their time or money to help support those less fortunate in the community.
Snow-CAP runs several food and clothing programs for low-income residents of the Mid-County area. These programs have served over 4,000 different families in the last year. This translates to over 65,000 visits for various services. These programs include distribution of food boxes, produce distribution on Tuesdays, a co-op-type program called Community Basket, a community garden, and a delivery program for low-income seniors called Food 2 You, as well as much more.
Snow-CAP currently needs more volunteers to pack food boxes for families. This is something kids 12 and older can do.
Several schedules are available for one or two days per week or even once a month. Numerous positions are available, including client interviewer, the clothing room, the food pantry, warehouse, drivers and garden help. Please call Danni at 503-674-8785 x19 to volunteer or for more information about volunteer opportunities.
Hot August Daze
The Gateway Elks will be holding a gala event on Saturday, Aug. 24, including a car show, stage performances, and a picnic in the park. Don’t miss the classic autos, beautiful custom machines and street hot rods. There will also be food and drink, a dance contest, wheel race, Nuts-to-You contest, live entertainment, an era fashion show, a car wash, and more. For more information, please call the Gateway Elks at 503-255-6535, or see the listing in our August Calendar section.
Experience local area history
The David Douglas Historical Society has a museum highlighting the history of the David Douglas School District and of the area. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to share. Immerse yourself in the history of your neighborhood. Come see old pictures and memorabilia in the Children’s Services building, 1400 S.E. 135th Ave. The museum is currently open by appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, please call Jo Curry at 503-254-5923.
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