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Academic Policies |
Attendance Attendance is taken very seriously in medical education. Absence from more than four meetings of a fifteen-week course meeting once a week constitutes failure. In an eight-week class more than two absences constitutes failure. Instructors may count tardiness as an absence, and may require higher attendance standards, as long as such increased standards are specified on course syllabi distributed at the first meeting of the course. Classroom Etiquette Children may not accompany students to classes, to the library, or to clinic internships. In an emergency situation, permission may be granted by the administration; such permission must be received for each date an emergency occurs, and general permission for non-specific dates will not be granted. Smoking is not permitted at any time inside University buildings. Disruption of classes is not allowed. Talking inappropriately while class is in session, unless requested as part of your participation, or any other activity that disrupts class, is cause for dismissal from the class meeting at the discretion of the instructor. Animals in the Classroom Workdogs, guide dogs and therapy dogs are allowed access to the classrooms, hallways and Clinic, though written permission may be required in some cases. Aside from these clear exceptions, students may not bring their animals into the building. Animals being treated at the Clinic will require prior approval and notice from the Clinic Manager. Academic Advising Academic advising is an important part of the program at YSU and an excellent way to ensure that you are progressing towards your goal. Students must be advised before entering the program and may avail themselves of this service throughout the program. In order to ensure that all students are progressing appropriately, it is mandatory that all students have academic advising at least once a year. All students on academic probation must schedule a counseling session with the Academic Dean before being approved to register for classes in the next trimester. Students who are returning from a leave of absence must contact the Academic Dean for policy updates and a review of their academic progress before their registration. Students are responsible for scheduling appointments with the Academic Dean. After the first trimester mid-term examinations, the progress of First Year Students will be given a brief evaluation. At this time, no-cost tutoring may be recommended by the Academic Dean and/or Assistant Academic Dean as an effective means of ensuring healthy academic performance through the student’s years at Yo San. It is expected that all students encouraged to begin this no-cost tutoring program participate until sufficient academic progress is evident. Yo San tutors are always available to students at every class level (at no cost) who wish to strengthen their academic understanding and performance. Tutorials It is the student's responsibility to seek a tutor if he or she is having difficulty with any class. Names of student tutors are posted on the official Administration Bulletin Board, located between the student lounge and classroom 1, during the second week of each trimester. Tutoring is provided free of charge to Yo San students. Challenge Exams To challenge a course for credit, students must provide the Academic Dean with documented verification of prior academic instruction or professional training in the same subject matter and obtain an approval from the Academic Dean. Student Evaluations Student evaluations of courses and faculty are one of the most important tools available to the University to maintain quality teaching and to improve curriculum. The evaluation procedure enables students to constructively express themselves, gives faculty members feedback on their presentations, and provides the Administration with a view of classroom instruction through the students’ eyes. Student responses on evaluations given in each class are very important and are given careful consideration by faculty and administration. |
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First Comprehensive Examination The first comprehensive examination marks an important milestone in a student’s academic progress. It is designed to help students gauge their comprehension of the important foundational material covered in their first two years of studies. It also helps students prepare for future comprehensive examinations by providing an opportunity to practice test-taking in a less stressful environment. A passing grade on the exam is not a requirement for further progress. Students are only required to take the first comprehensive exam before taking the pre-clinical examination; they are not required to pass the first comprehensive examination. Students may take the first comprehensive exam after they have completed the following courses: Principles and Theories of TCM I-III, Herbal Pharmacopoeia I-III, Anatomy and Physiology I-III, and Acupuncture Anatomy and Energetics I-III. Pre-Clinical Examination The successful passing of a pre-clinical examination is required of students prior to entering practice internship. The examination is administered three times a year. Dates are posted on the YSU Academic Calendar. The Pre-clinical examination will consist of a Theory portion and a Practical portion consisting of acupuncture point location. A student must pass each portion of the exam to begin Practice Internship.If a student fails the exam, he or she is required to repeat the exam at the next scheduled exam date. A student failing the exam a second time will not be allowed a third attempt until they have undergone, at their own expense, a tutorial approved by the Dean of Clinical Education. Students failing the exam a fourth time may be subject to dismissal from the University. The Pre-clinical examination fee must be submitted to the Registrar upon registering for the exam. To reschedule or cancel an examination, a student must give the Registrar a written request five business days prior the date of the examination to receive a full refund. Otherwise, the fee is forfeited. Pre-Clinical Examination Application Form (download pdf) Capstone Project Students will choose a member of the faculty to advise them on completing their project as well as a second member of the faculty who will provide an evaluation of the final presentation. Upon completion of the first trimester of internship, students will present a capstone proposal to the Dean of Clinical Education that will include the proposed topic, faculty advisor and faculty evacuator.
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On August 27th and 28th, the city of Los Angeles staged the 2nd Annual Chinatown Food Festival. Former Los Angeles Councilman Michael Woo and Richard Fong L.Ac invited Yo San University to participate. The goal was to merge the concepts of Chinese food and Traditional Chinese Medicine to encourage a healthier, more productive lifestyle in the Los Angeles Community. Yo San graduate, Marius Imfeld, and Yo San Dean of Student Affairs, Steven Carter, led a large group of students and graduates in the events of the day. Almost one-hundred visitors to the Festival received Tongue & Pulse Analysis from our students and graduates; almost 500 visitors stopped by our booth to talk to us about our school & clinic, and to sample our special “Chinese Trail Mix” (longan, gou qi zi, and walnuts).