This is the second part of the Diagnosis of TCM series, serving as an introductory course to diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It will equip students with the knowledge and skills to organize and interpret collected information using various TCM syndrome differentiation methods, including eight principles differentiation, organ theory differentiation, five elements differentiation, triple warmer differentiation, four levels differentiation, six stages differentiation, qi, blood, body fluid differentiation, pathogenic factors differentiation, and meridian differentiation. Students will also learn how to justify the selection of TCM syndrome differentiation method(s) for individual patients, integrate these methods as necessary, and incorporate information from biomedical diagnostic data and medical history.

Regular attendance is highly recommended. Participation in all course activities and discussions is expected. If you are unable to attend a class, please notify the instructor beforehand if possible.

Successful completion of this course requires that students achieve a minimum of 60% or higher. All evaluations must be completed and handed in on time for a course grade. Attendance will account for 10% of the final mark.

• Have a comprehensive understanding of TCM syndrome differentiation methods.
• Be able to apply appropriate syndrome differentiation methods for specific patient cases.
• Effectively integrate multiple syndrome differentiation methods when required.
• Be skilled in incorporating biomedical diagnostic data and medical history into TCM diagnosis.