March 3-4

Acupuncture 100-7: DifferentialDiagnosis ILombard, Ill.

Acupuncture 300-3: 8 Disease andSyndromes ILombard, Ill.

March 10-11

Clinical Orthopedics M1-2: Foot-2Trauma, ImagingLombard, Ill.

Electrodiagnosis EDX-2: EMG &NCVUpper Extremity ILombard, Ill.

Rehabilitation Diplomate: 100-2Lombard SpineLombard, Ill.

March 17-18 - National Boards

Sports Physician 100-7:Lower Extremity InjuriesLombard, Ill.

March 24-25

Traditional Chinese Medicine ILombard, Ill.

CPR for Health Care Providers:American Heart AssociationLombard, Ill.

Orthopedics M3-1: Hip/Pelvis IBraintree (Mass.) Rehab. Hospital

March 31-April 1

Evidence Based Nutrition III: ConfidentlyApply Nutrition in PracticeLombard, Ill.

Hypnotherapy: Advanced Session IILombard, Ill.

April 7-8 - Easter Weekend

April 14-15

Clinical Orthopedics M2-1: Knee-1Trauma and Imaging ILombard, Ill.

Acupuncture 300-4: 8 Disease andSyndromes ILombard, Ill.

Electrodiagnosis EDX-3: EMG &NCVUpper Extremity IILombard, Ill.

Hypnotherapy: Advanced Session IIILombard, Ill.

April 21-22 - NUHS Graduation

Sports Physician 100-8: SpecialPopulations; Final ExamLombard, Ill.

Acupuncture 100-8: Final ExamLombard, Ill.

April 28-29

Rehabilitation 100-3: Functional TrainingLombard, Ill.

April 21-22 - NUHS Graduation

Traditional Chinese Medicine 2Lombard, Ill.

Orthopedics: Hip/Pelvis IIDisorders of the SI JTBraintree (Mass.) Rehab. Hospital

May 5-6

Acupuncture 200-1: Clinical Conditions,TCM PrinciplesLombard, Ill.

Clinical Orthopedics M2-2: Knee-2Trauma and Imaging IILombard, Ill.

Electrodiagnosis EDX-4: EMG &NCVLower Extremity ILombard, Ill.

Limited Radiology Tech: LRT-1Lombard, Ill.

May 12-13 - Mother’s Day

May 19-20

Rehabilitation 100-4: Cervical SpineLombard, Ill.

Traditional Chinese Medicine 3Lombard, Ill.

Limited Radiology Tech: LRT-1Lombard, Ill.

Acupuncture 300-5: Pulse DiagnosisLombard, Ill.Orthopedics: LS-1 Disc: Clinical UpdateBraintree (Mass.) Rehab. Hospital

May 26-27 - Memorial Day Weekend

Note: Dates and times are subject tochange; programs are cancelledperiodically or rescheduled. Please referto the NUHS website for the mostaccurate information.

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During our lifetime,we are privileged to encounter, andhopefully befriend,individuals who bringa special level ofmeaning to our lives.One such person isMr. Mark Goodin —

political analyst, presidential advisor,political pundit, lobbyist, former trustee ofNational University, and most importantlyto me, a personal friend.

It was our pleasure to have Mr. Goodinspeak at the Friday evening banquet of ourcentennial homecoming event. I think hismessage is right on target and want all ofyou to benefit from his wisdom andinsight, so it is my pleasure to turn mycolumn over to Mr. Goodin’s message,which follows. It is titled “The Hard Way.”

“The Hard Way”

Everywhere in Washington, it seemsfailure abounds.

The list of tried but failed endeavors islong and getting longer:

• Reform and/or merely strengthenSocial Security

• Curtail the national debt

• Lessen our dependence on oil and otherfinite natural resources

And the list goes on and on.

Americans of all political stripes andphilosophies find government to bedivisive, impractical, lazy, and unable tomake the most basic decisions necessaryto righting the ship of state. Indeed, the

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The Hard WayJames F. Winterstein, DC

NUHS President

In Memoriam

Dr. James Campbell - NA ‘51Dr. Carl H. Bjuro Jellgren - NA ‘82

Dr. Steven Ordet - NA ‘74Dr. James Price - NA ‘44

Dr. William Tickel - NA ‘79Dr. Raymond Sturm - NA ‘52

The first graduates of National’s BScompletion program earned their bachelorof science degree in biomedical sciences atthe College of Allied Health Sciencesceremony on Dec. 16.

The evening bachelor’s program, institutedin Fall 2005, is geared for adults withprevious general education requirementsseeking to finish a four-year degree. Thecurriculum is rich in basic sciences withaccelerated learning options that allowsqualified students to finish their bachelor’sdegree in 18 months.

Of the four graduates, two have nowentered National’s chiropractic program.Eric Spicher said in his valedictory speech,”I transferred to National because I didn’tthink the program I was in would prepareme well enough for National’s chiropracticprogram and I’m glad I did.”

28 Earn MT CertificatesThe College of Allied Health Sciencesceremony graduated 28 future massagetherapists, four of whom also completed thechiropractic assistant program.

Valedictorian Leslie Donahue likened theyear-long program to “one very longmassage” — from initial contact to strongpressure. She expressed her appreciation ofthe thoughtful crafting of the program,which “reinforced lessons across classesand built one upon the other to bring eachgraduate to this moment of competenceand confidence.”

46 DCs Receive DegreesForty-six doctors of chiropractic crossed thestage at the College of Professional Studiescommencement on Dec. 16. The ceremonyalso included presentation of the JosephJanse Outstanding Graduate Award toGregory Markley, and the awarding of the

Dr. Kenneth Yochum and Cecelia YochumMemorial Scholarship to Dr. Heather Miley,diagnostic imaging resident.

The valedictory address was given byJennifer Rudhman, who reflected on thepast three and one-half years and thestudents’ dedication to strengthening theirminds, bodies and hearts. “Aristotle oncesaid,” she quoted, “that the roots ofeducation are bitter but the fruit is sweet...Passing many difficult classes most certainlyincreased our confidence in ourselves aslearners. Although it may have seemedbitter at the time, gaining confidence iscertainly sweet, for it is the fuel that willpropel us forward on our journey.”

Delivering the commencement addresswas Richard Vincent, DC, president ofIntegrated Health Care PracticeResources and vice chairman of theGovernor’s Committee on MentalRetardation for the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts.

Dr. Vincent toldgraduates, “It’s throughthe strength of yourcharacter that you’llbe known by yourfamily, your community,your colleagues, andyour patients.”

Discussing the pillars of character (courage,integrity, curiosity, leadership, concern), Dr.Vincent said, ”Remember when you cometo the various forks in the road of life,choose the path of character over the pathof compromise. I can assure you that youwill be a winner.”

After his address, Dr. Vincent was awarded thehonorary degree, Doctor of Laws (LLD).

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Winter Commencement ProducesFirst Group of Bachelor Graduates

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act of passing a national budget hasbecome almost unattainable. More oftenthan not, Congress passes a series ofseparate and distinct departmentalappropriations measures, instead of aunified national budget with scope,purpose and intent.

It would be easy to throw up our handsand declare the entire enterprise an utterwaste of time. And many have.

Is this the beginning of the end ofAmerican democracy? Are we simply toobig, too divided a nation, for the genius ofrepublican (with a small “r”) governmentto succeed? Are the good times, ascountry singer Merle Haggard onceinquired in a song, “really over for good?”

The answer is yes … no … and maybe. Itis for each generation to decide.

Perhaps the question is one for each of us,not just “the government” to answer.

Do we seek resolution of our most seriousproblems, or merely a continuation of thedebate because we are unable to findanswers that are easy and morally un-taxing? Is justice at the heart of ourpersonal deliberations, or are we seekinginstead personal advantage in the name offair play? In short, do we expect enoughfrom ourselves, or is it simply easier toretreat to the living room couch and cursethe dysfunctional nature of our institutionswithout seeing the obvious core of the problem?

That government has become a reflectionof us.

Indeed, we live in a complicated world.But so did generations past. What is it thatwe lack today that our forefatherssomehow found?

It is, I think, Faith. Not merely theecumenical kind, but Faith in each other, our human interactions, and in our institutions.

Recently, the president of a renowneduniversity in Virginia was reportedly firedfor uttering what so many have only daredthink: That a lessening of academicentrance standards would ultimately leadto a porridge of mediocrity in highereducation. Garbage in. Garbage out. Oneonly hopes that there were other factorsinvolved in his ouster, and that the statingof something so basic and fundamental

was not the sole reason for his beingsummarily canned.

It is difficult to find our way out of theintellectual wilderness if using the mosttime-honored tool of navigation — ourinternal compass — has suddenly goneout of fashion.

When people are weak, it is ourinstitutions that must be strong. Like ourmonuments, they are here to remind us ofa higher calling — something bigger thanourselves: The achievement of valuablethings that only come about the hard way.

Self-interest, you see, is easy. It doesn’trequire us to think; merely react. It is whyrote ideology is antithetical to the processof governing.

Justice and fair play and thecontemplation of the future are difficult.They require us to think far outsideourselves, and to ask questions that takeus to the deepest places in our hearts. Am I acting honorably? Is this the rightthing to do?

We are here to celebrate the centennial of an institution that has lived up to that challenge.

I was privileged to sit on its board severalyears ago when the initial planning for aNational University of Health Scienceswas first envisioned by PresidentWinterstein. There were tough calls.

Requiring a baccalaureate degree as acondition of matriculation was one ofthem. There were other colleges thatbeckoned to young people to come asthey were. By strengthening its standards,how could National compete, someasked? Could National survive by askingmore, not less, of its students and faculty?

And yet you are here — victorious in thatchallenge. You did it the hard way. Bybuilding upon a foundation of integrity,credibility, science, and difficult work.

In all of these endeavors, National has kept faith with something thephilosopher Plutarch observed abouteducation centuries ago: “The mind,” he said, “is not a vessel to be filled. It is a fire to be lighted.”

I thank you for standing tall for the thingsthat matter, and in doing so, giving thisand future generations an affirmation thatthe best things in life are sometimes themost difficult to achieve.

God bless you all.

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The Evidence Based Practice (EBP)curriculum, launched at National Universityin Fall 2006, took off with a journal clubcourse for all Trimester 9 and 10 interns.Christopher Wolcott, DC, (NA ‘93) isprimary instructor for the course.

This is an interactive course designed tosharpen the students’ research literacy andevidence based practice (EBP) skills. Theoverall objective of the course is to createsound EBP habits in students preparing tobecome physicians. Applied EBP will beemphasized, including questioning,researching, analyzing, and communicatingclinically relevant information.

The course has two components. The firstcomponent is the journal club, whichintroduces the student to the concept ofcritical analysis of the literature in a smallgroup of peers and practicing clinicalmentors with a focus on how the researchand clinical literature should impact clinical decisions.

The second component will teachstudents to recognize unique casesand to write and present a case report.

Trimester 9 interns presented thesummary and appraisals to fellowstudents and faculty in both theLombard and Chicago clinicsthroughout the first trimester of the course.

Interns involved in preceptorshipsparticipated online, accessing theposted papers and presentations,then submitting “Patient Oriented

Evidence that Matters”(POEM) summaries andprofessional impactstatements online inthe “discussion boards.”Trimester 10 studentsand EBP faculty alsoparticipated in the onlineimpact discussion boards.

Topics for the Fall 2006Journal Clubs included the use of HarpgophytumProcumbens (Devil’sClaw) for Osteoarthritis as an alternative to NSAIDs or prescribed drugs (Gagnier J, Chrubasik S, Manheimer E. Harpgophytumprocumbens for osteoarthritis and lowback pain: A systematic review. BMCComplementary and AlternativeMedicine 2004, 4:13.), management oftemporomandibular (TMJ) disorder,acupuncture therapy & smokingcessation, laser therapy and dietary

factors in relation to rheumatoidarthritis among others.

Some of the student-led journal clubpresentations will be turned into podcastsfor future use by students, faculty andalumni. While the current journal clubpresentations, POEMS and impact

statements are available only tothose registered for the courses,future plans include opening thecourses to alumni as an onlinejournal club. A handful of alumniparticipated in the Fall 2006course, providing feed back to theinitial journal club.

The Journal Clubs should prove tobe a powerful tool for the evidencebased practitioner who wishes touse the most up-to-date researchinformation to make informeddecisions regarding the best carefor their patients.

National News

EBP Grant Launches Student Intern Journal Clubs

Mark W. Goodin, LLD (Hon)

Marc McRae, DC, hasbeen elected as a fellowof the American Collegeof Nutrition after thesuccessful presentationof all the necessarycredentials for fellowship.Dr. McRae is anassistant professor in the discipline ofPhysiology and Biochemistry at NUHS.

Jerrilyn Cambron,DC, MPH, PhD,associate professor inthe Department of Research, authored an article whichappeared in theJanuary 2007 issue of

the Journal of Manipulative andPhysiological Therapeutics entitled“Patient Perception of ChiropracticTreatment for Primary Care Disorders.”The article was written in conjunctionwith Gregory Cramer, DC, PhD, andJames Winterstein, DC.

Gregory Cramer, DC, PhD, NUHS dean ofresearch, contributed a “white paper” tothe final 2006 issue of the Journal ofManipulative and PhysiologicalTherapeutics. These papers provide insightinto the current state of the chiropracticprofession, particularly in terms ofresearch, and the path the profession mayneed to follow in the years ahead. Dr.Cramer worked with Brian Budgell, DC,PhD, Charles Henderson, DC, PhD, PartapKhalsa, DC, PhD, and Joel Pickar, DC,PhD, on the paper, entitled “Basic scienceresearch related to chiropractic spinal

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adjusting: the state of the art andrecommendations revisited.

Vincent DeBono, DC, interim vicepresident for academicservices, has had achapter published inthe text, FunctionalSoft Tissue Examinationand Treatment byManual Methods,authored by WarrenHammer, DC, andpublished by Jones and Bartlett. Dr.DeBono’s chapter is on the subject ofKinesio Taping, which he teaches at thepostprofessional level.

National recently produced newmarketing materials for the doctor of naturopathic medicine and master of science programs inacupuncture and oriental medicine.The colorful booklets outline theprograms and the advantages ofseeking these degrees at National.

A similarly designed piece for thechiropractic program is also beingplanned in the near future.

Visi t the NUHS websi te for new and updated features. Touchpoints,http://touchpoints.nuhs.edu/index.html,the online newslet ter for thoseinterested in massage therapy, startsi ts second year. A new feature also debuts this month with a blog detai l ing NUHS s tudent Jon Dominique’s s ix-monthchiropractic internship at BethesdaNational Naval Medical Center. For his commentary, go tohttp://www.nuhs.edu/show.asp?durki=654.