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05 March 2010, Amersfoort, the Netherlands. The first Shang Han Lun Master Level Examination outside Asia was a great success.
For two years, 21 students/practitioners* have studied the Shang Han Lun with great devotion and in much detail.
They have studied the Shang Han Lun step by step, line by line. Trying to understand the deeper meaning of this complex Chinese text and discovering today's clinical applications.
Twelve students participated in the exam on March 5.
Many western TCM experts were doubtful that western students would be able to study this important subject in great detail.
We are happy to show that it is possible!
The twelve students that took part in the exam had to present their essay, which they had to finish in two months time, after which they were required to defend it and answer various questions.
They all received a research question about the Shang Han Lun from prof. dr. Li Jie, which they had to answer. Next to that, they also had to give their own opinion with detailed explanation.
This may look easy, but it isn't. The students had to read the Shang Han Lun in great detail, to understand the meaning of the text, the etiology, the pathogenesis and the functional mechanisms of the formulas and herbs. in addition, many of them also translated Chinese texts about the Shang Han Lun in order to get more information.
According to our Chinese professors (prof. dr. Wang Xinlu, prof. dr. Jiang Jianguo, prof. dr. Tao Hanhua**) it is the first time ever that a group outside Asia studied the Shang Han Lun with such devotion and in such great detail.
They are very happy to meet the students for their final Shang Han Lun and Jin Gui Yao Lüe exam in October 2010 at the Shandong University of TCM.
But why put so much effort in a classical Chinese medical text? During the past four TCM Master Study trips to China, the professors of the university and hospital kept saying: “Without a complete study of the Shang Han Lun, you can never be a great practitioner.”
Prof. Wang Xinlu, president of Shandong University of TCM, told us: “The classics of TCM are a treasure, which a nation spent thousands of years collecting and thousands devoted their lives developing it. It is worth for anyone of us to spend our life-time studying, enjoying and preserving it.”
So, we decided to make it happen. It was done through a collaboration of three parties. The Shandong University of TCM, the Qing-Bai University of TCM and our institute.
For many practitioners the Shang Han Lun is only about 'Cold Damage'. What they do not know is that this text holds the basis of our TCM process, i.e. collecting information using the four diagnostic methods, structuring and organizing this information using pattern/syndrome differentiation, determining the strategy (treatment method/principle), and performing the treatment. (Li Fa Fang Yao and Bing Wei Yin Shi).
The Shang Han Lun can be used to treat many modern diseases. That is a lesson that all the students have learned very well.
The Practical Shang Han Lun Diploma course follows the master level curriculum of the Shandong University of TCM.
Course length: 10 days in China and 17 days in the Netherlands.
Lecturers: prof. Wang Xinlu, prof. Jiang Jianguo, prof. dr. Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée, and prof. dr. Li Jie.
* note that these 'students' are all practitioners with a full-time job.
** leading Chinese experts in the field of Shang Han Lun and Jin Gui Yao Lüe.
Below you'll find a photo impression of the Shang Han Lun examination day. Under the critical eye of prof. dr. Li Jie, the students had to present their essay to prof. dr. Li Jie, their classmates and a selective audience. Dr. Fengli Yao was very supportive by asking some sharp questions.
The photos are in sequence of the presentations. The text below the photos explains very short the context of the research question.
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| Renate Bekker on item 76 and 303, Zhi Zi Chi Tang and Huang Lian E Jiao Tang. |
Ineke van der Ham on item 279 and Da Shi Tong. |
Jean Chin on item 12 and 95, Shao Yao in Gui Zhi Tang. |
dr. Hoo Kwee on item 223 and 224 and Zhu Ling Tang. |
Roslyn Go on item 103 and Da Chai Hu Tang. |
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| Andreas Boehm-Keppel on item 66 and Huo Po Sheng Jiang Ban Xia Gan Cao Ren Shen Tang. |
Ineke van den Berg-de Lange on Shang Han Lun and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type 1. |
Loed Rakels on item 40 and Xiao Qing Long Tang. |
Ray Mariën on item 71 and Wu Ling San. |
Niels Klavers the Cheng Qi Tang type formulas. |
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| Shan Su on Tai Yang Xue Yu syndrome and Tao He Cheng Qi Tang, Di Dang Wan and Di Dang Tang. |
Kris Oosting on Jue Yin and the primary syndrome categories. |
Prof. dr. Li Jie (L) and dr. Yao Fengli (R) carefully listening to all the presentations. |
Hans Frencken, director of Qing-Bai University, congratulating the participants with their achievements in TCM. |
Prof. dr. Li Jie explaining the group why this is a historical day for TCM in Europe. |
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| Part of the class with flowers listening to prof. dr. Li Jie. |
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