Two eminent TCM physicians and scholars from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (BUTCM) visited Yo San University (YSU) in May 2011 to give lecture presentations on TCM Reproductive Medicine and TCM Cardiology to the YSU community.
Professor Zhiqiang Guo (郭志强), senior consultant physician at Dongzhimen Hospital in Beijing and professor of TCM Gynecology at BUTCM, is a world renowned authority on TCM Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine. With over 40 years clinical experience in the specialty, Professor Z. Guo is widely published and has been invited to lecture in more than 20 countries around the world. He is also the recipient of numerous awards throughout his illustrious career, including the prestigious “Extraordinary Contribution Award” presented by the State Council of China. Professor Z. Guo’s full day presentation at YSU was on the topic of treating infertility with Chinese herbal medicine.
On the same day, Professor Weiqin Guo (郭维琴), also from BUTCM, presented a full-day lecture on TCM treatment of cardiac arrhythmias & hypertension. Professor W. Guo, who hails from a family of distinguished TCM physicians, was formerly Medical Director of Dongzhimen Hospital and a professor of TCM Cardiology with BUTCM. An ardent researcher, clinician and educator with more than 35 years clinical and teaching experience, Professor W. Guo has won many national and international awards for her pioneering work on the use of TCM herbal medicine in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. She is also the author of over a dozen books and numerous scientific publications on TCM Cardiology.
In recognition of their contributions to the YSU community as well as to the TCM profession at large, YSU President Dr. Lawrence J. Ryan conferred on both Drs. W. Guo and Z. Guo honorary professorships at Yo San University. The award ceremony, preceded by an open forum, was filled with YSU students, alumni, faculty, staff, as well as members of the local acupuncture community.