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The Sovereign Medical Order of the Knights Hospitaller, the ancient benevolent society of medical knights, began classes in medicine in 2005 and formally announced the opening of its School of Medicine in Cuenca, Ecuador, October 13, 2007. After long negotiations, the Sovereign Council approved the Charter of member affiliates participation, SOMA Institute of Ecuador, and the Pan-American School of Natural Medicine. Knights of the Order volunteered as faculty. Currently 16 students are in resident studies. On January 16, 2009, a meeting of the Magistral Council convened and voted to launch an online school in English in conjunction wtih residencies in affiliated hospitals and clinics. This web page is announcing its post-graduate program for member candidates interested in this unique medical degree (M.D.) program. |  |
Meeting of the Educational Council, Jan 16, 2009
Since the invasion of the Order by Napoleon on Malta, 1798, the Medical School was closed and for more than 200 years the Order has not resurrected its own school. The Council recognizes that popular medicine is not generally suited to convey primary care training to doctors to aid and assist in services to poverty-stricken regions, and a medical program must be custom tailored for effective training of medical personnel. There are many practitioners in the Americas that would readily volunteer medical services and for that purpose the Sovereign Council of SMOKH voted to initiate its new school of medicine.
This active, Medical Order is the last such organization, carrying on the work of monastic medicine, and we wish to have it preserved for the benefit of future generations as well as serve a lasting memory of a movement that contributed significantly to the Renaissance of today’s modern medicine. This heritage included languages, transcription, folk tales, ceremonies, etc. about traditional medicine, and all the medical and nursing skills that were handed down from generation to generation including surgery and ambulatory care. These traditions and practices reflect the spirit of members and communities of the Hospitallers from Europe to the Americas, to the Philippines. Yet this intangible heritage is at great risk as the natural and spiritual heritage must be preserved to the world for future posterity.
The new school emphasizes the biological sciences in relation to theistic evolution, bedside diagnosis, tropical medicine, laboratory, emergency medicine, minor surgery, chaplaincy, nursing, and rural primary care. Academic learning will work in concert with clinical rotations in the rural clinics sponsored and operated by the Order.
Description: The program is combined online studies with clinical rotations as service to the Order's Hospitals and primary care centers. The centers are currently located in Nevis, West Indies; Quito and Santo Domingo Ecuador; Malakoff, Texas; with other centers developing in Nepal, Israel, and the Philippines. Enrollment is limited to members of the Order having taken monastic vows.
ACADEMIC TERM ONE (2009): EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY & CHEMISTRY
Online Courses: Each course is generally a series of Lessons with self-evaluation exams. The exams are completely automated for online exercise with the results returned immediately to the study. The Provost monitors the grading and advancement.
History of Monastic Medicine (50 clock hours)
Monastic Medicine can be defined as: charitable medical services rendered to the poor using natural agents such as food, herbs, and water; and supernatural agents including spiritual counseling, prayer, divination, worship, and exorcism. One of the great contributions of monastic medicine was to preserve the ancient texts of such works from authors such as Hippocrates, Galen, Dioscorides, and Avincenna. Such preservation was the focus of our medical teachings and spiritual/medical care. Most importantly, medical care was guided by reference to biblical scripture.
We wish to to defend the medical tradition of the Hospitaller way of life, cherishing its aims and goals to care for the poor, sick, and disheartened as set out by our founder and Father Blessed Brother Gerard, circa 1050 A. D. This Medical Order wishes to preserve and sustain its medical services in a world who has lost its time honored ways of natural medicine and seemingly no longer wishes to globally attend to the spiritual side of the calamities, causes and cure of illness.
Medical Biology (50 clock hours)
The study of biological principles with special emphasis on theistic evolution in relation to evolutionary processes on human cellular metabolism, reproduction, natural processes etc. Introduces basic concepts of biology at the cellular, organismal, population, and global (gaia) levels of organization and their applications to human development of a more healthful society. This course represents an untold saga of different world views of many eminent biologists and naturalists whose viewpoints have all but been removed from the textbooks. Such concepts and observations of pleomorphic lifeforms supply the natural medicine practitioner the knowledge to understand how such mysterious diseases as prion illness can arise from bad agricultural practices that are inimical to life itself. This course also furnishes a foundation in microbiology, embryology, obstetrics and gynecology.
Medical Chemistry & Physics (50 clock hours)
The study of chemistry, organic and inorganic, with special emphasis on its applications in medical practice and laboratory and tropical medicine; as well as pharmacy chemistry and homeopathy.
First Aid [Emergency and Wilderness Medicine] (50 clock hours)
As a missionary doctor, this is one of our most important courses.
Clinical Residency: one week minimum at one of the Order's facilities or cooperating institution.
| March 29: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Hematology & Urinalysis for Health Screeners, Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
| April.3,4,5: Quito Ecuador. The course will be held at the Grand Bailiff, Hospitaller facility, downtown Quito. Topic: THE NEW MEDICAL CHEMISTRY & LABORATORY Student will learn naturopathic hematology, urinalysis, and its relation to nutrition, infection, and hygiene. Laboratory skills to operate a Hospitaller Health Screening facility. |
| May 2,3: Santo Domingo, Ecuador. NUTRITION, FOODS, HERBS & THEIR MEDICAL USES Student will take on online course of 33 lessons. A survey of the vitamins and minerals on a biochemical and nutritional basis, orthomolecular medicine, various dietary cures, the mineral medicines, etc. are covered in 35 lessons with mp3 lecture files as supplements. Data is clinically relevant to natural medicine practice. Also covered are the principles of Healthology and Reams chemistry. |
| June 6: Santo Dominto, Ecuador. THE NEW ENDOCRINOLOGY The science and medical specialty concerned with the internal or hormonal secretions and their physiologic and pathologic relations with special emphasis on chronic, degenerative diseases (diabetes, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue syndrome, etc.). |
| July 4,5: Santo Dominto,Ecuador. HERBAL MATERIA MEDICA & PHARMACOLOGY Course I: A 9 lesson course on the more modern aspects of homeopathy, water as the basis of a frequency carrier, the doctrine of signatures, etc. Both classical and modern concepts are presented. Approximately 10 clock hours of study. A brief quiz is taken online at the end of each lesson for successful compleltion. Course II: A 19 lesson course on the more modern aspects of herbal medicine and tincture materia medica. Both classical and modern concepts are presented. Approximately 25 clock hours of study. A brief quiz is taken online at the end of each lesson for successful completion. |
| August 8, 9: Santo Dominto,Ecuador. THE NEW BACTERIOLOGY Course I: AUTOINTOXICATION, BIOLOGICALLY CONSIDERED (433 pages, pdf reader). A very rare book now in public domain on the results of many years of hosppital studies in scatology (microbiological studies on the indentification of small bowel infections and resultant poisons in both patients and normal subjects). Course II: BOWEL NOSODOLOGY: Few realize, that the famous Edward Bach, an English physician and homeopath in the 1930's who formulated the famous Bach Flower Essences, was a scatologist who developed bowel nosodes. Select pdf short readers. |
| Sept. 5, 6: Santo Dominto, Ecuador. ELECTROMEDICAL PHYSICS The study of physics with special emphasis on its applications in medicine, e.g. calculations, physiologic force, electricity, etc. Part I: Introduction to Physics; Part II: Medical Electricity. Emphasis in on electrodermal diagnosis and herbal prescriptions in the primary care, naturopathic setting. This is the final phase of the Doctoral Program leading to D.N.M. |
| Oct 3, 4: Santo Dominto, Ecuador. THE NEW HOMEOPATHY A 9 lesson course on the more modern aspects of homeopathy, water as the basis of a frequency carrier, the doctrine of signatures, etc. Both classical and modern concepts are presented. Approximately 10 clock hours of study. A brief quiz is taken online at the end of each lesson for successful completion. |
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Nov 6, 7: Santo Dominto, Ecuador. PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS , Graduation Investiture, Grand Basilica, Old Quito |
TERM TWO : ANATOMY & SURGERY
Cell Biology (50 clock hours)
The study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and chemistry of the cell with emphasis on growth, nutrition and development. A lesson series emphasizing the morphological and chemical make-up of cells, the physical and chemical properties of the cell, and the modern techniques for investigation of cellular functions and its relation to health and longevity. In on site laboratory students learn the Papanicolaou staining method for making in house Pap smears, bronchial biopsies, etc.
Anatomy & Physiology (50 clock hours)
an integrated study with emphasis on diagnosis, physiotherapy, massage and acupuncture topology. The major objective is to give students a firm understanding of the systemic and cellular mechanisms responsible for maintaining homeostasis in the human organism. Emphasis is placed on understanding how the important systems of the body interact in controlling function and its relation to clinical diagnosis. Lectures on DVD complement this course.
Histology (Microanatomy) (50 clock hours)
The study of the detailed structure or minute anatomy of the normal body as it is revealed by various techniques in magnification. It includes cytology (Greek cytos, a cell), the study of cells, i.e. the anatomical units of the body, as well as the study of the tissues and of the organs. It includes, also histo-chemistry, i.e. the microscopic study of the chemical components of the cells and tissues. And it is only interesting to the student if taught with clinical relevance.
Human Pathoanatomy (50 clock hours)
Diagnosis is the first and most important part of any treatment. Most students have a theoretical understanding of organ changes in disease, but often fail to recognise or appreciate the essential gross findings when presented with a disease or disorder. Learning the precise description of a lesion in an organ or tissue is as much as part of medical training as is the physicial examination of the patient. Most schools fall short on this issue.
TERM THREE : PATHOLOGY
Human Pathology (50 clock hours)
The pathologic approach to disease. Studies circulatory disturbances, degenerative processes, inflammation, disturbances of growth and development, and neoplasia. Material is taught in a practical, clinical approach, rather than by rout memory of pathological slides.
Medical Microbiology & Parasitology (50 clock hours)
The science concerned with microorganisms, including fungi, protozoa, bacteria, and viruses; as well as helminths parasites, primarily nematodes, cestodes, trematodes, and acanthocephalans.Epidemiology is also surveyed.
Hematology & Immunology (50 clock hours)
A thorough survey of the blood and its practical import in clinical practice.
Neurology (50 clock hours)
The branch of medical science concerned with the various nervous systems (central, peripheral, and autonomic, plus the neuromuscular junction and muscle) and its disorders. Part II - ÊNaturopathic Dolorology: Pain is one of the most basic symptom that takes a patient to a practitioner for relief. The pathophysiology and the complexities of pain are covered.
TERM FOUR : CLINICAL MEDICINE & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Phamacognosy (50 clock hours)
A branch of pharmacology concerned with the physical characteristics of botanical and animal sources of crude drugs and vaccines. Covered in this course are the aspects and uses of the glycosides, tannins, volatile oils, alkaloids, endocrine products, and antibiotics.
Endocrinology (50 clock hours)
The science and medical specialty concerned with the internal or hormonal secretions and their physiologic and pathologic relations with special emphasis on chronic, degenerative diseases (diabetes, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue syndrome, etc.).
Behavioral Science (50 clock hours)
Practical Psychiatry for the Primary Physician. The basic concepts of psychiatric treatment are offered in simple terms to provide the primary care physician with the understanding of the use of psychological and spiritual principles in everyday practice.
Clinical Medicine (100 clock hours)
This last phase of studies represents the ultimate challange for the self-paced, advanced student. Emphasis is on Bedside diagnosis: Interrrogation & History, Auscultation, Palpation diagnosis, Functional medical diagnosis, laboratory examination. The course is supplemented with over 50 hours of online lectures on various medical topics - internal medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, oncology, surgery, general practice, emergency medicine, etc.; with 12 extensive study guides.
Clinical Rotations
Here the student receives invaluable experience in missionary medicine. The student is under the instruction of the Medical Officer and is graded by exams, assigned tasks, and oral exposition. Clinical roundtables with case studies complement the residential experience. The Provost is in charge of recording student progress.
The strength of our Order is only as strong as the services we provide. We encourage students to serve as much as possible. Recognizing two classes of members will enroll in this program, we require the following:
LICENSED PHYSICIANS: One week minimum per year of Enrollment.
MEDICAL STUDENTS: 1st year: one week - 2nd year: two weeks - 3rd year: three weeks - 4th year: four weeks
Registered program participants [doctors] and medical students will be assigned locations by the school’s provost based on needs of the Order and circumstances of the student. Clinical rotations constitute the exchange between the School’s Order and Christian servitude of the participant. Student is responsible for all costs of transportation, lodging, and personal effects while in clinical rotation. Students and participants are urged to obtain missionary travel insurance.
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We offer these courses as a supplement, for those students who wish to improve their therapeutic skills.
Principles of Nutrition
Description: A survey of the vitamins and minerals on a biochemical and nutritional basis, orthomolecular medicine, various dietary cures, the mineral medicines, etc. are covered in 35 lessons with mp3 lecture files as supplements. Data is clinically relevant to natural medicine practice. Also covered are the principles of Healthology and Reams chemistry.
Toxicology & Detoxification Therapies
Description: A naturopathic precept is that 'a body that cannot detoxify, cannot heal!' The essentials of the biochemical basis of toxins are covered, including toxidromes; and the uncommonly recognized toxins - sugar, fat, and proteins. 13 Lessons total with supplemental mp3 lecture files. In part II the various methods of detoxification are covered in the lessons, including the GI detox, liver cleansings, lymphatic drainage, etc.
Balneotherapy
Description: Also known as spa therapy, water is the essential component in any detoxification program. Water therapy is given internally, by fasting, by douche, by lavage, etc. The ten lesson course ends with the basics of parasitology and colon hydrotherapy.
Natural Medicine Bariatrics
Description: Of all the many and varied diets, exercise programs, statistics show that only 1% may actually achieve Successful Long Term Weight Loss. Obesity ruins the quality of life for more than 500 million people worldwide. Medical advances have circumvented the natural eugenic selection that previously limited the diabetic/obese to less than 10% of the population. Increases in obesity prone minorities, high carbohydrate gestation in mothers, and suckling environments with dairy and sugar add to the weight epidemic. Examined in this course are some of the newer theories of weight gain and weight loss.
Medical Botany
Description: A survey of the plant kingdom with special emphasis on medicinal plants and their relation to genus and species throughout the world. 99 lessons survery the various plant families.
Who is this Program For?
It is for any member wishing to continue life studies and serve in Christian duty as a Hospitaller. If you are a medical doctor, view it as a refreshing review. If you are a practicing therapist, acupuncturist, chiropractor, nurse, etc. consider it a life fulfilling culmination, completing your ecumenical skills to the highest degree while serving under our Lord Jesus Christ.
However, it actually goes much deeper than that. The text and materials have been preserved by the Grand Master. They reflect possibly the secret teachings that have been all but lost to the secular schools and popular media. Students have access to the treasures from the Grand Master’s library. The matters we study here deal with Life and Death, Health and Disease, Salvation, and Eternal Life. It is entirely appropriate and necessary that we begin by praying to God as noble measure to continue His mission in the service of medical care.
Your study begins with evolutionary biology as that becomes the foundation for understanding comparative anatomy, behavior, physiology, chemistry, and genetics. Theistic evolution is the general opinion that classical religious teachings about God and creation are compatible with some or all of the modern scientific understanding about biological evolution. Theistic evolution is not a theory in the scientific sense, but a particular view about how the science of evolution relates to religious interpretations. It refers to an understanding of God that transcends yet includes normal time and space, with nature having no existence independent of God. It allows interpretations consistent with both literal and poetic readings of Genesis and objective science.
Each year's online courses are estimated to be approximately 200 total clock hours, which could be much less for the advanced student or doctor, possibly more for those with some deficiencies in basic sciences. Students are free to accelerate at their own pace, working in conjunction with assistance from the Provost. Clinical residencies are viewed as monastic intensives, enriching the studies while concluding course exams. Extensive supplemental texts are made available to the student through the School's online library portal.
FACULTY (North America)
Chancellor & Dean of North America: Prof. (Doctor of Medicine) Charles McWilliams
Surgeon General, Dean of South America: Dr. Fernando Pinto
Provost, North America: Dr. Anthony Mullen
Provost South America: Dr. Carlos Jaramillo
Professors Monastic Primary Care: Dr. Charles McWilliams; Dr. Janice Fisher; Dr. Carlos Jaramillo
Pharmacy: Dr. Fred Lowry; Dr. Jeffrey Jackson
Laboratory Medicine: Dr. Eric Carter; Dr. Claire Fitch
Clinical Psychology: Dr. C.R.H. Gigante McBaine
Neurology & Ophthalmology: Dr. Jerald Tennant
Neurology & Surgery: Dr. Fernando Pinto
Neurology & Dolorology: Dr. Mark Starr
Dentistry & Primary Care: Dr. Mark Warden; Dr. Gerald Smith
Endocrinology: Dr. Paul Ling Tai
Telemedicine: Dr. Daniel Zetouny
FACULTY (South America)
Organic Chemistry: Dr. Horacio Quinast
Botanica: Dr Eduardo Granja
Antropology: Dr. Rodrigo Proano
Medicine History: Dr. Fernando Pinto, Prof. Charles McWilliams
Anatomy I: Dr Paul Rivera
Histology I: Dr. Javier Loyola
Embriology I: Dr. Victor Arevalo
Biochemestry I: Dra Rocio Carrasco
Basics of Natural Medicine: Ing Santiago Backach
Phytotherapy: Dr. Fernando Pinto
Diagnosis of Natural Medicine: Dr. Patricio Guerrero; Dr. Mentor Sanchez
Tradicional Anden Medicine: Dr. Fernando Pinto
Anatomy II: Dr Paul Rivera
Histology II: Dr. Javier Loyola
Biochemistry II: Dra Rocio Carrasco
Physiology I: Dr. Pablo Dominguez
Reflexotherapy: Dra. Ma Cecilia Freile
Masajetherapy: Dra. Ma Rosa Crespo
Medical Web Training: Ing Fabricio Vargas
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