AP / TCM theory examination [Study and Self-Assessment]

February 15, 2005

Hi All, & Annette & David,

Annette wrote:

>> Hello I am in my final year at Lincoln University studying acupuncture

and because we are the first course ever to go through we have no

access to past theory exam papers. I have tried other universities and

they are not very keen to give their past papers. Does anyone know

where I could get any copies of past exam theory papers (we don't

cover 5 element) please?

David replied:

> I have taught at Acupuncture schools for 10 years and would never give

> out exams. There is a book called " Tests " which is based on Chinese

> Acupuncture and Moxibustion with many test questions. Also check around

> for State Board or National Exam review classes, they have many

> materials and many test questions. regards, david

I cannot understand the paranoia of the acupuncture schools / boards

as regards their refusal to release examination questions to the public.

IVAS (International Vet Acup Soc) has the same reluctance.

IMO, going over hundreds (even thousands) of questions and thinking

out (preferably in discussion with other students) why one particular

answer is the best answer is a great incentive to study and to deepen

one's knowledge.

1. Playing with the AP data (points, channels and prescriptions) at the

following sites is a useful way to test your skills:

http://homepage.eircom.net/~progers/ff.htm

http://www.yinyanghouse.com/ [GREAT Site!]

http://www.acuxo.com/ [GREAT Site!]

You may also wish to read refresher lectures at:

Veterinary Acupuncture Page [based on human AP]

http://users.med.auth.gr/~karanik/english/veter.htm [temporarily

inaccessible, presumably for maintainence]

2. There are some AP / TCM questions & answers online at:

http://homepage.eircom.net/~progers/ivasexam/#unofficial

http://www.acupunctureschools.com/link.php?href=http://tcmtests.com/

http://www.drfeely.com/doctors/acu_quiz_lungs.htm

3. See also:

Simplified Review for National Exam in Acupuncture & Clean Needle

Technique(CNT) [book with circa 1000 questions]:

http://tinyurl.com/6k5p5

TESTS - Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion [book]

http://www.sinicave.com/pd_test.cfm

750 Questions & Answers About Acupuncture: Exam Preparation &

Study Guide [book] http://tinyurl.com/4cjsu

http://www.rmhiherbal.org/hscc/ has several books of self-tests:

Over 800 multiple choice questions, with answers, to help you test your

knowledge of TCM herbal properties and clinical functions.

--Over 600 multiple choice questions, with answers, to help you test

your knowledge of TCM herbal formulas, their ingredients, clinical

functions and applications.

Examination Companion: Questions on Pharmacology, Prescriptions,

test your knowledge of TCM pharmacology, formulas, and assessment

skills.

Pharmacology: 343 questions on the application of herbs. ---Formulas:

180 questions on the use of herbal formulas ---Assessment and

Fundamentals of TCM theory and pattern assessment. ---Over 400

multiple choice questions with answers.

Best regards,

Tel: (H): +353- or (M): +353-

WWW:

" Man who says it can't be done should not interrupt man doing it " -

Chinese Proverb

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February 15, 2005

Hi Phil

Thank you I completely agree with your thoughts about the availability of past

papers. Thanks for all your advice I am off to the sites now. Nice to chat

again, we met at the Chinese Conference at Manchester.

Regards

Annette

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