The Scientific Auriculotherapy Diploma Program of the Universities of Paris XI and XIII

Abstract

Abstract

Background:

The Scientific Auriculotherapy Diploma Program in the University of Paris medical school system has evolved from the early teaching of Paul Nogier, MD, to a dedicated, 228-hour, comprehensive educational approach to auricular acupuncture as an evidence-based medicine technique.

Objective:

The purpose of this article is to present the current status of the medical education of auricular acupuncture at the Faculties of Medicine of the Universities of Paris XIII and XI.

Methods:

The past and present approaches to auriculotherapy medical education are discussed, drawing some contrasts between the Universities of Paris medical degree program and examples of other auriculotherapy educational approaches in France and in the United States. Recent advances in auricular cartography and in treatment technique research at the Universities of Paris utilized in teaching are noted. Future directions of auriculotherapy education at the medical schools of the Universities of Paris are discussed.

Conclusions:

This medical auricular acupuncture degree program has useful features that may collectively serve as a model for the development of similar programs in the future.