Chinese Medicine Exams Review

Week 2:

• Acupuncture: Lung and Large Intestine Acu Locations, 5-Elements, Special Techniques

• Biomedicine: Cerebrovascular System, Dermatological System

Day 1:

Acupuncture:

• Brain Dump Study Chart:

  • Focus on Lung Meridian. Write out what you already know.

• Acupoint Locations Lung (LU):

  • Review Lung acupoint locations using charts, models, or flashcards.

• Read:

  • The Foundations of Chinese Medicine “The Five Elements” continued, p.p. 15-20. Take notes on key correspondences.

Biomedicine:

• Go over notes and material from your last biomedicine study session.

Day 2:

Acupuncture:

• Brain Dump Study Chart:

  • Focus on Large Intestine Meridian

• Acupoint Locations Large Intestine (LI):

  • Continue practicing Lung & Large Intestine points. Focus on palpation or visualization for precision.

• Watch:

  • 5-Elements: Sequences (~5 minutes)

  • Mother, Son (Child) & Natural or Element Points (~16 minutes) Note! This is related to Korean 4-Needle Technique, which we’ll review tomorrow as well.

Day 3:

Acupuncture:

1. Brain Dump Study Chart: Practice both LU and LI Meridian charts. Update with additional insights or corrections.

2. Review Acupoint Locations for LU and LI: Solidify understanding of Lung & Large Intestine points, paying attention to clinical indications.

3. Watch: Korean 4-Needle Techniques (~14 minutes) and Chinese 3-Needle Technique (5 min).

Biomedicine:

1. Watch: Cerebral Vascular Imaging & Anatomy (~20 min) and Cerebral Vascular Disease (-11 min).

2. Create “Know Your Stuff” questions based on the video content.

Day 4:

Acupuncture:

• Brain Dump Study Chart: Focus on combining LU and LI into one chart. Finalize your chart with key patterns, indications, and point groupings.

• Read: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine “The Five Elements” continued, p.p. 21-34

• Review: LU and LI Points (write out location and indications for 5 key points on each meridian). Ensure fluency in locating all Lung & Large Intestine points. Quiz yourself or have a peer test you.

Biomedicine:

• Review notes from Wednesday’s cerebrovascular videos.

• Begin: Dermatological System Overview. (~1.5 hours).

Day 5:

Acupuncture:

• Brain Dump Study Chart: Full LU + LI Meridian Practice.

• Review: Main Correspondences and 5-Elements Sequences.

• Reflect: How does 5-Elements sequences connect to Zang Fu diagnosis?

• Practice: Mother, Son, and Father Points for LU and LI cases.

Biomedicine:

1. Complete: Dermatological System Overview (~1.5 hours if unfinished).

2. Create “Know Your Stuff” questions for dermatological system concepts.

Day 6:

Accountability Check-In:

• Identify weak areas: Review LU/LI points, Zang Fu comparisons, or 5-Elements sequences.

• Make sure you’re strong in Mother, Son, and Father Points.

• Practice diagnosing a Zang Fu issue using 5-Element terminology.

End-of-Week Review:

1. Revisit and summarize all topics studied this week:

   • LU and LI Acupoint Locations.

   • 5-Elements: Main Correspondences, Sequences, and Zang Fu Comparisons.

   • Cranial Nerves, Cardiovascular, Cerebrovascular, and Dermatological Systems.

2. Test yourself with flashcards and practice questions.

Day 7:

Rest Day: Recharge and reflect on the week’s progress.

Week 1

• Acupuncture: Yin Yang Theory

• Biomedicine: Cranial Nerves and Cardiovascular System

Day 1: Yin-Yang Theory

1. Read:

   • Pages 1–7 of The Foundations of Chinese Medicine.

   • Focus: Yin-Yang Correspondences and Principles.

2. Review:

   • Jin Tripp Acupuncture Review: Foundation > Yin-Yang tab.

3. Flashcards:

   • Go through Yin-Yang flashcards (password: pass). Test yourself repeatedly until you can recall them effortlessly.

4. Notes/Reflection:

   • Write a brief summary of the Four Laws of Yin-Yang in your own words.

Day 2: Cardinal Yin-Yang Signs

1. Read:

   • Pages 8–15 of The Foundations of Chinese Medicine.

   • Focus: Cardinal Signs of Yin-Yang imbalance.

2. Review:

   • Jin Tripp Acupuncture Review: Foundation > Diagnosis > Inquiring tab.

3. Flashcards:

   • Review Yin-Yang flashcards again but apply them to case examples (e.g., What might Yin Deficiency look like?).

Day 3: Cranial Nerves

1. Watch Video:

   • Cranial Nerves YouTube video. Focus on memorizing the names, functions, and sensory/motor distinctions.

2. Practice Mnemonics:

   • Create or memorize a mnemonic for the cranial nerves (e.g., "Oh, Oh, Oh, To Touch And Feel Very Green Vegetables, AH!").

3. Flashcards:

   • Create or find flashcards for cranial nerve names and functions.

Day 4: Cardiovascular System

1. Watch Video:

   • Cardiovascular System YouTube video. Pay attention to the physiology and terminology.

2. Diagram Practice:

   • Sketch a simple diagram of the heart and label its chambers, valves, and major vessels.

3. TCM Integration:

   • Reflect on how the cardiovascular system relates to the Heart in TCM (e.g., Heart governs Blood).

Day 5: Review Day

1. Review:

   • Yin-Yang flashcards and corresponding notes.

   • Cranial nerves mnemonics and cardiovascular diagram.

2. Practice Questions:

   • Create 10–15 mock questions (e.g., What are the oppositional correspondences of Yin and Yang? Name the 12 cranial nerves).

3. Teach Back:

   • Explain one concept from each topic to a study buddy or aloud to yourself.

Day 6: Practice Questions & Reflection

1. Questions:

   • Take a timed quiz covering Yin-Yang theory, cranial nerves, and the cardiovascular system. Use any online question bank or create your own.

2. Reflection:

   • Write down 2–3 takeaways or areas of improvement for each topic.

Day 7: Rest or Catch-Up

• Use this day to rest and recharge. If needed, catch up on any material you didn’t finish.

Additional Tips

• Active Recall: After each study session, close your book or video and try to recall the main points without looking.

• Pomodoro Technique: Use 25-minute focused study intervals with 5-minute breaks to stay fresh.

• Weekly Reward: Celebrate completing the week (e.g., treat yourself to a special tea or a walk in nature).