Complementary and Alternative Medicine Curriculum Program Project

Principal Investigator: Mary Jo Kreitzer, Ph.D., R.N., Director, Center for Spirituality and Healing, University of Minnesota

Funding Source and Amount:  National Institute of Health R25 AT00556-01; $1.6 million 

Grant Period:  9/28/00-7/31/05 

Research Abstract:  This grant has been awarded to develop and implement a curriculum in complementary therapies and healing practices in the Academic Health Center at the University of Minnesota. The grant will facilitate integration of complementary therapy content into the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and expand the graduate minor in complementary therapies and healing practices. Additionally, it funds research on attitudes of faculty and staff towards complementary approaches to healing.