Research at the New England School of Acupuncture

NESA East-West Think Tank (NEWTT)

In the winter of 2003, NESA's Research and Library Departments initiated NEWTT as a forum to gather students, faculty, staff, and the general community in conversation about key topics that may influence the current and future practice of oriental medicine.

NEWTT's Mission is:

1. To provide a forum for learning about key topics that influence current and future practice of oriental medicine including: research, legislation, education, and clinical practice.

2. To provide a forum for enhancing life-long learning skills for OM practitioners including: reading and critical analysis of primary academic literature; exploring topics through discussion and debate; developing presentation and communication skills.

3. To provide a social and academic forum for the NESA community that brings together students, staff, faculty and board members - to meet as equals and to share ideas and qi.

To date, discussion topics have included: 'The Future of Oriental Medicine', 'The Integration of Oriental Medicine with Biomedicine', 'The Role of Research in OM' , 'Limitations of Biomedical Research Designs to OM Research', and 'How Medical Anthropology Can Inform OM Research'.