Integrative Medicine Workshop on Sint Eustatius

On Saturday, March 8, 2008, the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine (USESOM) launched its inaugural Integrative Medicine Workshop. Under the direction of the University’s President and Dean, Dr. Leonard Wisneski, an internationally renowned integrative medicine practitioner and author on the subject, the workshop was a resounding success. About 60 participants enjoyed seminars and demonstrations on the subjects of acupuncture (Dr. Wisneski), herbal medicine (Dr. Lori Trout) and meditation (Dr. Paul Koo). Discussions and demonstrations of the topics lingered long into the catered luncheon. The incorporation of integrative medicine into the regular medical program in USESOM has long been a dream of Dr. Wisneski, and he, along with the faculty and the students, are most encouraged by the enthusiastic turn-out and exciting discussions generated by the seminars. The University is now actively assembling an elective certificate program in integrative medicine.