Bastyr University Selects Distinguished Dr. Joe Chu as Vice President, Academics & Research.Health/Education Editors, Writers KENMORE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 2000 Bastyr University, one of the world's leading academic centers for natural health sciences, has selected the noted physician and researcher Joseph Chu, M.D., M.P.H., as its vice president for academics and research. In this capacity he will oversee all academic programs, the Bastyr University Natural Health Clinic in Wallingford, and the Bastyr University Research Institute. Dr. Chu replaces Dr. Darrell Williams, who retired late last year. Most recently Dr. Chu was associate dean for academic affairs at Indiana University School of Medicine The Indiana University School of Medicine is the medical school of Indiana University, part of the Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) campus located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Established in 1903, the school had an initial class of 25 students. , the second largest medical school in the U.S. There he was responsible for curriculum, student affairs, financial aid and scholarship, while directing a staff of 25 and overseeing an annual budget of $3 million. While at Indiana he helped implement an innovative new four-year curriculum based upon competencies of moral/ethical behavior, communication, lifelong learning, social responsibility, clinical skills and a standardized patient standardized patient Teaching patient, see there program. Previously Dr. Chu held academic and administrative positions at the University of Washington, including serving as assistant dean for curriculum at the School of Medicine. He was responsible for overseeing the entire educational process for medical students including classroom and clinical training. He worked with faculty, students and administration to improve the educational experiences at the school, and managed a budget of $1.3 million. He helped implement multidisciplinary, problem-based learning problem-based learning Medical education An instruction strategy in which groups of students are presented with clinical problems without prior study or lectures. See Cooperative learning. programs; clinical rural health training experiences; and inclusion of alternative medicine into the curriculum. At both Indiana University and the University of Washington, Dr. Chu taught medical students in the fields of obstetrics, gynecology and epidemiology. Dr. Chu also has held positions at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. A native of Evanston, Ill., Dr. Chu graduated Kenyon College in Gambier gambier: see catechu. , Oh., cum laude in 1971. He obtained his MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine External links
1. ^ [2] 2. ^ [3] 3. in 1975, and earned a Masters of Public Health from the University of Washington School of Public Health in 1981. Dr. Chu is the recipient of numerous honors, awards and fellowships from Kenyon College, Georgetown University, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, charitable organization devoted exclusively to health care issues. It was established in 1936 by Robert Wood Johnson (1893–1968), board chairman of the Johnson & Johnson medical products company. , the National Cancer Institute and others. He is board certified board certified, adj the status of a dental specialist such as an orthodontist who has become a board diplomate by successfully completing the certification program of the recognized certification board in that area of practice. in obstetrics and gynecology obstetrics and gynecology Medical and surgical specialty concerned with the management of pregnancy and childbirth and with the health of the female reproductive system. . Dr. Chu has a special interest in women's health Women's Health Definition Women's health is the effect of gender on disease and health that encompasses a broad range of biological and psychosocial issues. and has published over three dozen articles on the subject in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Tom Shepherd, president of Bastyr University, said he was extremely pleased to have an individual of Dr. Chu's stature join the faculty. "Joe Chu is a highly respected, distinguished physician and researcher. He will be a tremendous asset to Bastyr as we expand our university and forge research and business partnerships with other medial and academic institutions." Dr. Chu said he hopes to play an important role in creating stronger bridges between complementary and alternative medicine The term complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an umbrella term for alternative medicine and complementary medicine. Alternative medicine describes practices used in place of conventional medical treatments. , and the allopathic Allopathic Pertaining to conventional medical treatment of disease symptoms that uses substances or techniques to oppose or suppress the symptoms. Mentioned in: Traditional Chinese Medicine medical field from which he has received most of his training. "This is an exciting time to be at Bastyr," Chu said, "because of the tremendous interest on the part of the public and conventional medical practitioners in using alternative medicine. This field is growing very rapidly, and I'm looking forward to helping our students and other practitioners develop complementary medicine models that will be at the forefront of 21st century medicine." About Bastyr University Bastyr University, in Kenmore, Washington, is a fully accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. institution, internationally recognized as a pioneer in the study of natural healing. It is the leading university for natural health sciences in the United States, encompassing a multidisciplinary curriculum and a world renowned research institute. Founded in 1978 by practicing naturopathic physicians, Bastyr University integrates the pursuit of scientific knowledge with the wisdom of ancient healing methods and traditional cultures from around the world. Its mission is to serve as a leader -- a vital force -- in the improvement of the health and well being of the human community through education, research and community health care. (Editors note: to obtain a photo of Dr. Chu or conduct an interview, contact Lee Therriault at 425/602-3107.) |
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