Academy of Chinese Culture
& Health Sciences

Academy of Chinese Culture
& Health Sciences

Advanced Diagnostic Studies

$325.00

ACCHS is proud to announce Advanced Diagnostic Studies.

INSTRUCTOR:

  • Dr. Sydney Malawer

DATE & LOCATION:

12/5/2025,  Friday:  9am-5:30pm

CREDITS:

  • 0.5 didactic / 7.5 hours (pending)

FORMAT: In-person

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course explores laboratory blood analysis from a CM lens, deepening students’ diagnostic competencies by integrating advanced concepts from both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and biomedicine. Through complex case analysis, differential diagnosis, and structured clinical reasoning, students will refine their ability to assess patient presentations using multiple theoretical lenses, including the Five Phases, Six Conformations, and biomedical pathophysiology. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing signs, symptoms, and diagnostic tests to formulate accurate and holistic diagnoses. Students will also engage in critical review of diagnostic protocols and develop readiness for clinical board examinations and real-world patient care.

TEACHING METHODS:

Teaching methods include lectures, discussion, handouts, slides, and case studies..

INSTRUCTOR DESCRIPTION:

Sydney Malawer, DAIM, L.Ac. is an integrative medicine practitioner and licensed acupuncturist based in Berkeley, CA. Her private practice specializes in autoimmunity, dermatology, and complex internal medicine, with a clinical approach grounded in Traditional Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Ikeda Masakazu lineage), Classical Herbalism, and integrative lab testing.

Sydney is a member of the International TCM Dermatology Association and integrates the herbal dermatology methods of Dr. Mazin Al-Khafaji into her care. She lectures at the Academy of Chinese Culture & Health Sciences in Oakland and has previously taught at AIMC Berkeley, focusing on Japanese acupuncture, dermatology, and integrative diagnostics.

Her doctoral research explored the application of “yin fire” theory to chronic inflammatory conditions, combining East Asian medicine with modern lab analysis. Sydney also holds certification in functional medicine through Dr. Aviva Romm’s training program, though her primary lens remains rooted in East Asian medical traditions.

Enroll now!
Early Bird Rate (Ends on 11/28/2025):

  • Alumni/Faculty/Student: $199
  • All professionals: $225 

Regular Rate

  • Alumni/Faculty/Student: $235
  • All professionals: $325

[For Alumni/Faculty/Students Discount, please contact administration]

 

Cancellation and Refund Policy

  • All cancellations must be received in writing by letter or email (info@acchs.edu)
  • Cancellations made at least 7 calendar days prior to the first class day will receive a full refund less a $40.00      administration fee
  • Cancellations made less than 7 calendar days prior to the first class day will receive a 50% refund
  • ACCHS is unable to transfer course fees paid for one seminar or course to any other seminar or course
  • In the unlikely event that ACCHS has to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment, or for some other unforeseen reason, registrants will receive a full refund
Advanced Diagnostic Studies