Cloud & Crane

Residency program

Cloud & Crane Residency Program is an effort to further progress the field of East Asian medicine studies at a postgraduate level. Providing an opportunity to experience the traditions of this field in a way that would immerse the new practitioner, into a depth of knowledge that would be past down via oral transmission as well as direct engagement with the medicine and techniques. Of which, would have been predominately theoretical in a masters program, now will be alive and vibrant in guided practice as a Resident Intern.

Within the residency program, interns will also be co-trained in the Shen-Hammer pulse diagnosis lineage. All practitioners of the program will have in-depth training and study in Shen-Hammer Pulse as well as continued hands on training while in clinical rounds with certified instructors to hone their own skills and sensitivity in pulse diagnosis to further add insight and depth to their own practices. Upon completion of the entire program, most residents should be able to complete certification in Shen-Hammer Pulse diagnosis and have the opportunity to become a fellow in the linage to become a certified instructor of Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis.

Residency Program Layout

Prerequisites: All potential residency applicants must have:

  • Completed an accredited masters degree program in the field of Chinese medicine/East Asian medicine or equivalent field of study.

  • National board certification

  • Florida state acupuncture licensure in active status and in good standing

  • Insured for malpractice with additional coverage for Acupoint injection

Postgraduate Year Curriculum

  • Intern (PGY-1):

    • 1200 Clinical Hours Minimum

    • Shen-Hammer Pulse Trainee Level 1

      • Foundation Level/30hrs+4hr Practicum

  • Resident (PGY-2 / PGY-3):

    • 1200 Clinical Hours Minimum

    • Shen-Hammer Pulse Trainee Level 2

      • Intermediate Level/60hrs+4hr Practicum

  • Senior Resident (PGY-3+):

    • 1200 Clinical Hours Minimum

    • Shen-Hammer Pulse Trainee Level 3

      • Advanced Level/114hrs+4hr Practicum

Optional Advancement

  • Chief Resident/Fellow:

    • Shen-Hammer Pulse Certified (Chief Resident)

      • Clinical certification

    • Instructor Training Level (Fellowship)

      • Clinical certification

      • Pulse and Seminar training in Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis

        • Assistant Teacher

        • Certified Teacher