UWS Program Development and Expansion
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he COVID-19 pandemic challenged the world to rethink processes and how we measure success in uncertain times. Through it all, UWS has persevered in our commitment to teach and to heal. Our persistent focus on innovation, creativity and continuous improvement has guided our institutional development and advancement. Learn more about continuous improvements within our educational programs from our program leadership.
Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine What are some of the current changes occurring within your program? Dr. Daniel Redwood, Director Launching in October 2021, the UWS doctor of clinical nutrition (DCN) program will provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the practice of Dr. Chris Browne, nutrition-focused health care. By Director emphasizing instruction in clinical reasoning, evidence appraisal, nutritional therapeutics and patient/client assessment through physical examination and laboratory evaluation, graduates of the DCN program will be prepared to manage complex and challenging cases with their expanded clinical toolkit.
Why are these changes important? When will they go into effect? Our DCN program uses a functional medicine approach to facilitate effective, evidenceinformed whole-person care, using nutrition for both therapeutic and preventive interventions. In collaboration with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM, we have integrated cutting-edge IFM clinical tools into our DCN curriculum, helping students to develop and apply their knowledge in practice.
College of Chiropractic What are some of the current changes occurring within your program? The doctor of chiropractic Dr. Kathleen Galligan, Dean program (DCP) is currently undergoing a curriculum revision. This revision followed an extensive program review by the DCP faculty. The development of the new curriculum is to create a cohesive integrated curriculum that is outcome focused and utilizes best practices in teaching and assessment. Why are these changes important? When will they go into effect? The new curriculum emphasizes studentcentered course design using adult learning practices. These changes will enhance the clinical focus of the program to better prepare Continued on next page
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