Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Endocrinology, Oncology & External Medicine
Logical : Approachable : Inspiring 
Dr. Evan Rabinowitz Presents 
Chinese Medicine 
Specialty Rotations Program
The course that you wish you had in TCM school.
Fill in the gaps in your Chinese medical education
Specialized knowledge you'll use everyday! 
Why Study the TCM Specialties? 
Isn't a General Education Enough?
Most of us graduate from school as “general practitioners” and most CM schools do not provide sufficient education in medical specialties. This program is an opportunity to go through a “rotation” of important specialties, with their particular emphasis and models.

It is important to me that complex theory is rooted in clinical experience, so the program focuses on the conditions that I most often see in my own practice. Join me in a ten month rotation through five specialties: Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Endocrinology, Oncology, and External Medicine. 
What and How You Will you learn?
Essential Specialty Knowledge
High Quality Online Content
​      Organized and Reference-able
             For future review of formulas & points 
      Self-Paced
             Easily accessible and digestible
    
Clinical Specialties Expand an Understanding of Foundational CM Concepts
     Expand our knowledge within a given specialty 
     Deepen foundational concepts of CM

 75 + Hours of Video Content  
     (115 NCCAOM PDA Hours approved)

Applied Clinical & Diagnostic Skills 
Monthly Synchronous Interactive Sessions 
      Meets twice a month for synchronous sessions     '   
        Sundays  from 10am-11:30am EST
       Recorded for your review (if you cannot attend live) 
       Questions may be submitted ahead of the session 

What Happens in the Interactive Sessions?
       Hone Diagnostic Skills 
       Review Case Studies 
       Clinical Integration 
       Question and Answers 

40 + Hours Interactive Online Classes

Having taught Chinese medicine for many years both in and outside of the TCM Colleges, it became clear that what is most needed (and most often requested by students) is a program that addresses three areas:
              1. More clinical training
              2. Deeper knowledge of specialty practice
              3. Integration of western medical concepts into a Chinese medical paradigm (without diminishing or oversimplifying the depths, complexity and explanatory power of Chinese medicine)

Clinical Skills Training
Study Five Specialties  

Integration with Modern Medicine 

Diagnostics are demonstrated throughout the course of study using using case studies and clear examples of pulse and tongue.

Twice a month, students will meet online with Evan where tongue and pulse presentations will be given to clarify the material of the monthly module and root it in clinical practice. There are four online sessions for each specialty module.
 
As the program progresses, students will have the option to present cases from their own practice. Meetings will leave ample time for ‘Question and Answer’ and discussion.
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The study comes to fruition in your treatment room.  

The program includes the integration of key biomedical material. This is particularly emphasized in the modules of Endocrinology and Oncology.  

Evan's perspective is to integrate the biomedical models into our Chinese medical model.  

The program holds a goal of greater literacy in current Western medical approaches. Pointers to helpful resources will be posted for those interested in a deep study of the biomedical perspectives.  

In each module, Evan offers keys for decoding Western diagnostics to be relevant to Chinese medical lines of inquiry.     

Evan explains detailed treatment strategies and distinctions through the particular models of each specialty: 

*Gastroenterology
*Gynecology
*Endocrinology 
*External Medicine
*Oncology

​These models offer treatment strategies and vehicles that impart subtle clinical distinctions, which can open many doors for understanding difficult cases.  
           
Understanding the architecture of the specialty and the patho-mechanisms that they reveal allows the practitioner to diagnosis and treatment with more clarity.

CM Specialty Rotations Program Highlights 
"This is ten month opportunity for practitioners, newly graduated or established, to find the confidence required to treat difficult and complex cases.

It truly is the program I wish I had taken upon graduating from school."
- Evan Rabinowitz
At this point in time we all have taken Online Classes which..... could be a lot better. Evan effectively employs the best teaching practices for the hybrid format.  
  • ​Self-Paced between Modules - this course is for you and should fit your busy life. Study at the times which suit you best!
  • ​Online Videos- High Quality recordings and productions overlays. Visual cues and signatures to help you remember, and lessons on how to study and (gasp!) memorize herbs
  • ​Segmented Lectures- divided to make the material easily accessible and digestible. View the material in succession or look up individual topics. You can study a larger volume of material, without being overwhelmed. 
  • Easily Referenced- The format provides an easy reference tool for students and practitioners for future practice. Watch it again!
  • Mentoring via ​Synchronous Monthly Meeting -Bimonthly meetings for Question and Answers, clarifying explanations with case studies and ongoing mentorship. Busy on Sunday mornings?  The sessions are recorded for your review if you cannot attend. You can submit questions ahead of the session as well.
  • ​Supportive Cohort- Really! Encouragement is there not just from Evan but you will be in a culture of like-minded practitioners studying along side you
  • ​Over 115 PDAs (NCCAOM) - Professional Credits for US Practitioners in 10 months of study.
A Unique Program of Study that Rotates through key Chinese Medicine Specialities
​with a Focus on Cultivating your Comprehensive Diagnostic Skills 
Gastroenterology 
  • This module focuses on the Earth-Center as the root of all disease. The ecology of the gut, the source of post-natal Qi and the nature of our digestive system in our fundamental processing of the world will be explored in depth.
  • Treatments for common diseases of the Upper GI tract: gastritis, esophagitis, gastric reflux, stomach ulcers, and more
  • Treatments for Common diseases of the Lower GI tract: IBS, Colitis, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, IBD, and more
Gynecology 
  • The unique aspects of female anatomy and physiology give rise to one of the most significant specialties in Chinese Medicine, Fu Ke/GYN 婦科. Given that the vast majority of patients that seek out Chinese Medicine in America are women, all practitioners should develop a thorough grasp of Gynecology.
Endocrinology
  • The study of the endocrine system invites us to look beyond the 12 primary channels and Zang Fu theory to the deepest structures and more mysterious functions of the “Chinese medical body.” 
  • This perspective allows us to diagnosis and treat complex endocrine disorders within our CM models.
  • ​Extraordinary Vessel model of Treatment in Common Endocrine Diseases
  • Treatment Strategies for Thyroid Disease, Diabetes, PCOD and many other commonly encountered conditions

Oncology 
  • Types of tumors in Chinese medicine
  • Understanding malignancy
  • Etiology of cancer & the san yin-three causes of disease in CM
  • Understanding & working with Fu Qi – Latency
  • The role of the extraordinary vessels in cancer care
  • The development & pathological progression of toxic heat 
  • GYN cancers
  • Fu Zheng Therapy–Supporting the Upright 
  • Working with side effects of chemothearapy, radiation and surgery
  • Analysis of common cancer drugs

Plus 
4 Synchronous Online Classes Meetings 
​Support Each 2 Month Module 

​Online Diagnostic Skills Sessions : Tongue and Pulse Analysis 
Case Studies presented by members of the class and Evan 
Question and Answers about Specialty Content 

2 hours meetings occur 2 Sundays of each month
If you are unable to attend these sessions they are recorded and there is opportunity to submit questions ahead of the meeting 
Wai Ke/ External Medicine 
  • This module focuses on the use of a wide variety of external applications of herbs in combination with internal formulas and acupuncture. Using external applications greatly expands our skills in treating a wide variety of common conditions including the basic wound care.
  • Multiple methods of external application including the use of: liniments, plasters, soak-compresses, powders, inhalations, oral washes, naval plasters and many more
  • Treatment strategies for common ears, eyes, nose (sinus) and throat conditions 
  • Treatments strategies for Herpes, Shingles and other sores & ulcers
  • Treatment strategies for anal-rectal disorders including hemorrhoids
Sample Lectures 
What students say about this program:
"The depth of detail into both the allopathic and Chinese medicine perspectives of the clinical specialties you study in this deep dive should be a doctorate program. I feel like I not only have expertise in these 5 areas but also have references of notes I can quickly access in one place with any answers I need to provide top notch care to my patients."
 - R. D.
Frederick, MD  
       


"I would highly recommend taking the Chinese Medicine Specialty Rotations Program. It is an in-depth exploration of many of the most common complaints seen in acupuncture clinics, which makes it extremely practical. Taking the course has deepened my understanding of Chinese medicine theory in relation to these common complaints. I am now also better equipped to interpret information about my patients' Western diagnoses and treatments through a Chinese medicine lens because of Evan's lectures combining both Western and Eastern perspectives. For each health condition, the course covers both herbal and acupuncture treatment strategies. This has helped me to create more powerfully synergistic treatment plans. Many courses focus on either herbs or acupuncture in the treatment of particular conditions, but this course achieves a true integration of the two topics. The live Q&A and case study sessions are invaluable in tying all of the lecture information together and applying it to complex individual cases, along with added discussions of pulse, tongue, and diagnostic questioning. My confidence and ability to create customized herbal formulas has increased substantially as a result of taking this class, and my patients are seeing the benefits in terms of better clinical outcomes."
- K. Q. S., M.Ac
Washington, DC    
"The course has proven to be an invaluable resource. It has deepened and strengthened my understanding of individual herbs as well as formulas, tongue diagnosis skills, the use of the extra and primary channels for specific ailments and patterns, and biomedical understanding of the specialties covered. 
The opportunity to present and observe case studies brought the knowledge to life. I feel more confident and better prepared to approach the care of my patients. Complex cases are less intimidating because I have better tools to break down what I am observing. I am constantly referencing the videos and adding to my notes. They are jam packed with valuable information. 
I'm extremely grateful that I enrolled. Thank you for taking the time to put it all together."
-K. N. F., L.Ac
Brooklyn, NY


"The... program was exactly what I was looking for in a continuing education course.
It provided the support I needed to improve my diagnostic skills in both herbs and acupuncture, especially with complicated cases- invaluable as a relatively new practitioner.
The synchronous classes were always an opportunity to ask questions and learn from the case studies and insights of the other brilliant acupuncturists taking the program.
​Evan is a gifted teacher who gives 100% every time, and I feel lucky to be learning from his years of experience and scholarship."
-J. P., L.Ac, MAOM
North Carolina
"I have taken both the Yao Shan Chinese Herb Program and the Clinical Specialties & Practitioner Development Program and they have both been extremely valuable to me. These programs have profoundly influenced my practice and understanding of Chinese Medicine, and have given me the tools I needed to become a better practitioner. Because of the Clinical Specialties program I am much more competent working with patients who are experiencing complex illnesses and disease patterns, and I am far better at diagnosis than I was prior to taking the course. The case studies were a great way to blend theory and lecture into real life scenarios and offered me valuable skills in implementing different treatment strategies. I have also received great feedback from my own patients since starting the program, and have personally seen a lot of success using the techniques covered in the course. I would recommend this program to anyone looking to further their study and abilities in Chinese Medicine, and to anyone looking to improve their patient's care in a meaningful and impactful way."
-R. Prokop, L.Ac.
Baltimore, MD    
2023 Schedule Interactive Sessions
Sundays 6pm-7:30pm (EST)


Module 1: Gastroenterology 
Interactive Sessions
                   Sunday April 2
                   Sunday April 23
                   Sunday May 7
                   Sunday May 28




Module 2: Gynecology 
       Interactive Sessions
                    Sunday June 11
                    Sunday July 2
                    Sunday July 23
                    Sunday August 6










        
Module 3: Endocrinology 
          Interactive Sessions
                      Sunday August 20                       
                      Sunday September 3
                      Sunday September 17
                      Sunday October 1








Module 4: External Medicine 
         Interactive Sessions
                       Sunday October 15
                       Sunday October 29
                       Sunday November 5
                       Sunday November 19
       






Module 5: Oncology 
       Interactive Sessions
                      Sunday December 3
                      Sunday December 17
                      Sunday January 7
                      Sunday January 28
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is the former Director of Chinese Herbal Medicine at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) where during his 8 year tenure he helped create the University's Masters and Doctorate programs in Oriental Medicine. Currently, he is a professor at Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts, Asheville. He is a lecturer at Georgetown University School of Medicine's Integrative Medicine Program, Washington, DC. He was formerly an instructor and Chinese herbal supervisor at the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture, Gainesville. Evan has an active private teaching schedule offering continuing education for practitioners across the country and internationally. Evan has been studying extensively with Jeffrey Yuen for the two decades. He is the founder of Yao Shan Center for Chinese Medicine in Washington, DC. where he has maintained his clinical practice for the last 20 years. He is a graduate of the George Washington University (B.A.), Traditional Acupuncture Institute (M.Ac.) and Maryland University of Integrative Health (D.Ac.).
Dr. Evan Rabinowitz
Chinese Medicine Specialty Rotation Program in Detail
This module focuses on the Earth-Center as the root of all disease. The ecology of the gut, the source of post-natal Qi and the nature of our digestive system in our fundamental processing of the world will be explored in depth.
 
Topics include:
Insights from Li Dongyuan & the Bu Tu Pai-Tonify Earth School
Insights from Zhang Zihe & the School of Attacking & Purging
Foundational Principles from the Shang Han Lun: Treatment Strategies of Purgation & Harmonization
The Key Role of Dietary Medicine: the Food Spectrum
Working with the Intrinsic Factors of the Gut
The mircobiom and polypharmacy
Common diseases of the Upper GI tract: gastritis, esophagitis, gastric reflux, stomach ulcers, and more
Common diseases of the Lower GI tract: IBS, Colitis, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, IBD, and more
Working with Food Allergies
Modules
The unique aspects of female anatomy and physiology give rise to one of the most significant specialties in Chinese Medicine, Fu Ke/GYN 婦科. Given that the vast majority of patients that seek out Chinese Medicine in America are women, all practitioners should develop a thorough grasp of Gynecology.
 
This Module covers the fundamental principles and essential applications of GYN in contemporary practice.

Topics Include:
Energetic Anatomy: Bao-Uterus, Bao Mai-Uterus Vessel, Bao Zhong-Center of Life
Key Relationships to the Extraordinary Vessels and the Curious Fu
Cycles of Female Development: The unfolding of the cycles of 7& 8
Tian Gui & Fertility
Insights from Fu Qingzhu
Insights from Xue Ji
Regulating the menses
Common pathologies of the menstrual cycle & their treatments
Menstrual Block-Jing Bi
Flooding & Trickling-Beng Luo
Abnormal Vaginal Discharge-Dai Xia
Concretions & Conglomerations-Zheng Jia, Accumulations & Gatherings-Ju Ji
Ovarian Cysts
Breast Disorders
Infertility: Causes & Treatment
Habitual Miscarriage
ART
Menopause


Disruptions in the endocrine system are becoming increasingly common. Many people that seek help from acupuncturists present with a diagnosis of an endocrine dysfunction and it is often necessary that the practitioner translate this disorder
into Chinese medical terms. Paradoxically, the endocrine system is not recognized by classical Chinese medicine yet it is the most synergistic system in biomedicine and therefore shares some important similarities with Chinese medical physiology.
The study of the endocrine system invites us to look beyond the 12 primary channels and Zang Fu theory to the deepest structures and more mysterious functions of the “Chinese medical body.”

​One of the integrative modules, we present a Chinese medicine view of the endocrine system. This perspective allows us to diagnosis and treat complex endocrine disorders within our CM models.
 
Topics Include:
Situating the Endocrine system in the Chinese Medical Body
Understanding the Role of the Jinye as Endocrine & Exocrine Fluids
Qi Hua-Qi Transformation and Hormonal Triggers
The Anatomical & Functional Implications of the Curious Fu in Endocrinology
Separation of the Qing-Clear & the Turbid-Zhuo: Fat Soluble & Water Soluble Hormones
Nan Jing Source Theory: the Role of the San Jiao in the Endocrine System
The Extraordinary Vessels & the Hormonal Triggers of Development
Extraordinary Vessel model of Treatment in Common Endocrine Diseases
Treatment Strategies for Thyroid Disease, Diabetes, PCOD and many other commonly encountered conditions
This module focuses on the use of a wide variety of external applications of herbs in combination with internal formulas and acupuncture. Using external applications greatly expands our skills in treating a wide variety of common conditions including the basic wound care. External applications are also a great way to engage patients in self-care and allows for treatment to continue between visits to the clinic. Combining external applications of herbs with internal formulas and acupuncture can greatly facilitate and hasten the healing process.

Topics include:
Multiple methods of external application including the use of: liniments, plasters, soak-compresses, powders, inhalations, oral washes, naval plasters and many more
Foundational theories and applications of Wai Ke-External Medicine
The treatment of Bizheng/Painful-Obstruction
The role of chronic sinus blockages in unresolved pain and immune compromise
Resolving blockage of Wei Qi to improve immunity and relieve pain
Pulse & Tongue diagnosis focused on External Medicine
Resolving goiters and other swellings  
The power of combining internal formulas with external applications and acupuncture
Treatment strategies for common ears, eyes, nose (sinus) and throat conditions
Treatments strategies for Herpes, Shingles and other sores & ulcers
Treatment strategies for anal-rectal disorders including hemorrhoids
Cancer is the second leading cause of death world wide. Every CM practitioner has patients that are being treated for or have been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer literacy is important and understanding how to use the deep resources of Chinese medicine to support patients suffering from cancer is essential. This integrative module explores the theory and treatment of cancer with Chinese medicine.

Topics include:
Cancer as jing-level disease: proto-oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes and DNA repair genes
Types of tumors in Chinese medicine
Understanding malignancy
Etiology of cancer & the san yin-three causes of disease in CM
Understanding & working with Fu Qi – Latency
The role of the extraordinary vessels in cancer care
The development & pathological progression of toxic heat
General treatment strategies in cancer care
GYN cancers
Fu Zheng Therapy–Supporting the Upright
Working with side effects of chemothearapy, radiation and surgery
Analysis of common cancer drugs

Plus 
4 Synchronous Online Classes Meetings 
​Support Each 2 Month Module 

​Online Diagnostic Skills Sessions : Tongue and Pulse Analysis 
Case Studies presented by members of the class and Evan 
Question and Answers about Specialty Content 

2 hours meetings occur 2 Sundays of each month
If you are unable to attend these sessions they are recorded and there is opportunity to submit questions ahead of the meeting