My name is Paul Dumont, I am currently a graduate student of SOUTHWEST ACUPUNCTURE COLLEGE.  I have always been deeply touch by human suffering, and have found great fulfillment in serving others . As an up and coming Doctor of Oriental Medicine, I look forward to using my education, skills, and experience to serve you.

The Future Clinic: Is planned to open in the fall of 2007.

After Graduation I am required to pass National and State Exams. For more information about the legal, academic, and  ethical requirements for Practitioners of Oriental Medicine, check out the Links below.

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine of New Mexico

Occupational and Professional Licensing (NM Statutes)

Family History

• I have been married to my very supportive wife Lorrie since 1983. We have two great Kids, Joshua and Chere

• Joshua is in the United States Coast Guard and Chere is in her Senior year of High School, Alright!

• I grew up in Mesa Arizona and met my wife in Phoenix

• We relocated to Albuquerque in 1992, and fell in love with the South Valley and became residents

Career History

• In High School I worked with Arabian Horses
• After Graduation I worked for Motorola 1980-1984
• 1984-1992 Associate Pastor of Pleasant view Baptist Church
• 1992-Present Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church
• 2004 Entered Fulltime at SWAC - Classes and Internship

Education History

• Graduated from Mountain View High School in Mesa, Az.
• Undergraduate work at SMCC, TVI, and UNM
• Graduate of Theology from SPBI
• Entered the Graduate Program at SWAC

Updates    07/31/07

•  I can't believe it, 2 weeks to go until graduation!!!! It has been a very busy year. I went to Vietnam for a month and studied at the National Hospital of Traditional Medicine, which has to be one of the best experiences I have had. I have taken double the clinics required in order to gain deeper knowledge and experience. I have passed the most difficult NCCAOM Exam given, which is Chinese Herbology. I have also formulated an extensive business plan, worked on brochures, assembled PowerPoint Seminars on Chinese Medicine, Student interned a second semester at  Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital, and much more then I can remember.
• I am scheduled to take my last two NCCAOM exams in early  August, before I graduate
• I have sent in my application to set before the New Mexico State Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in order to receive my state license. The exam dates are October 6 & 7 of 2007

Updates    10/30/06

•  During the second week of October, I took two of the five national exams that are required for license as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. I found out on Sunday October 29th that I passed both of them, alright ! ! !  You can visit their website for further information at  NCCAOM  There are 5 Test Modules:
  •    Foundations of Oriental Medicine ------------------ Passed 08/10/07
  •    Acupuncture  -------------------------------------Passed 08/18/07
  •    Point Location -------------------------------------Passed 10/30/06
  •    Biomedicine --------------------------------------- Passed 10/30/06
  •    Chinese Herbology --------------------------------- Passed 04/23/07
     

Updates    10/15/06

•  I am so excited about traveling to Vietnam from December 15,  2006 to January 15, 2007. Vietnam's leading hospital of traditional medicine, located in Hanoi,  The National Hospital of Traditional Medicine, has short internships for foreign students of Oriental Medicine. The plan is to spent one week each in 4 different departments of medicine. A week in Internal Medicine, a week in Ob/Gyn, a week in Diagnosis and Disease, and a week in Pediatrics.  When I return I will set up a page of photos and experiences.
•  We started this semester on May 16th. Here is my class list. I have Tuina, - Advance Needle Technique  (AKA Japanese Acupuncture and Diagnosis), Chinese Herbal Formulas II -  Internal Medicine.
•  I have taken 3 clinic shifts this semester:
  •  1st Clinic is at a Women's Shelter treating abused and battered women and children. A very important clinic to help those who are suffering.
  • 2nd Clinic is at our school clinic. It is an Herbal Clinic. We treat patients only with herbs. This has been an amazing experience with effective results. We learn how to apply, modify, and prescribe formulas for all types of diseases and illnesses.
  • 3rd Clinic is at HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital. I am very proud to attend SWAC, because of the Externships they have built which provides us with so many opportunities.  The hospital setting provides so many patients with such a wide array of illnesses, and injuries, that it has accelerated my clinical experience and insight. The patients benefit, and as interns, we learn so much. I plan to take another semester or two at Healthsouth.

Updates    06/15/06

• I finished this summer semester in May 2006. This completes my second year on the accelerated schedule (Equivalent 3rd). I had a great semester, both academically and in clinical practice. The second half of our program now focuses on incorporating Chinese Herbal Formulas into our practice. At this point we have studied,  360 individual herbs, 120 formulas, and 120 patents. Next semester we will study another 120 formulas and Internal Medicine as it applies to Medicinal Herbs.
• Some of the other classes I completed were, Clinical Psychology, Patent Medicines, Western Pathology III, OB/GYN

Updates    4/14/2006

•  Just finished spring semester on 4/21/06 - This is my fifth semester in college and second fulltime semester treating patients in our school clinic.
• I elected to treat in 4 clinics (only 2 are required). I treated over 100 patients this last semester! Some of the diseases and symptoms I treated were; Depression, Pain from Fractured Ribs, Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Constipation and Digestion problems, Rhinitis, Pain from Nerve Damage due to trauma, Migraines, PMS and other Menstrual Disorders, Insomnia and Dream Disturbed Sleep, Dizziness, Arthritis, . . . and on. . .
• I completed the following classes: Differentiation of Disease II- Western Pathology II- Chinese Medical Diagnosis IV - Point Locations IV - Materia Medica III - Needle Techniques II.
• It has been a great semester, both challenging and fulfilling

Updates    12/10/2005

• Just Finished Fall Semester on 12/9/05 - This is my forth semester and my first official semester treating people in our clinic
• I treated approximately 50 people this last clinic under the supervision and training of our supervisors. I learned so much, but just scratched the surface concerning diagnosis and treatment protocols.
• The classes I completed were:  Differentiation of Disease I- Western Pathology I- Diagnosis III - Point Locations III - Materia Medica II - Chinese Medical Theory IV - (Treated 2 Shifts in the Clinic)
• I treated some of the following symptoms, - Low back pain - Stress - Common Cold - Digestive problems - Pain in the hands, neck, shoulder, knees, fingers, - Headaches - Asthma - Fibromyalgia, and many more.
• I am registered for next semester and I have taken four clinic shifts. I have double my clinic time so that I can gain experience and become an effective practitioner.

Updates    8/1/2005

•  Finished my first year! SWAC is a great college. Recognized as second best college of Oriental Medicine in the United States
• The Doctor of Oriental Medicine Program is a 4 year Graduate Program, I elected to enroll in the accelerated 3 year program
• In 2005 I was Awarded the Thaddeus Bukowski Scholarship in Recognition of Showing Promise as an Outstanding Practitioner. by SWAC.
• Currently I work two shifts in our clinic treating individuals with all types of diseases and ailments. The Intern Program at SWAC is excellent. We practice under the supervision of Chinese and American Doctors of Oriental Medicine. Most of our supervisors have decades of experience. Our Internship is the best in the nation.
• Currently I am enrolled in 25 hrs. of course work

Updates     9/01/2004

•  Registered for my first year at SWAC. The class-load looks overwhelming! The first semester has 26 hours of classes, wow!
•  I am looking forward and very excited to start the program. Wish me luck.