TAN Chwee Heng (Prof) 陈水兴
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Singapore,
Accession Number 002480
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 24
Total Reels
- Moey Kok Keong
Interviewer
- 12:20:26
Total Running Time
- Mandarin
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 24
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- 28 Dec 2000
Recording Date
- 00:30:42
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
Born in Singapore, 1948. Stayed at Telok Blangah ('Niu Lang Jie'). Mostly Hokkiens in neighbourhood. Was 7th child of nine children. Parents came to Singapore in 1920s. Mother very concerned about education. He and other siblings studied in English and Chinese schools. Enrolled in Nanyang University, 1968. Compared how he and his classmates wrote reports for experiments. How he was approached to stand election as chairman of Biology Society.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 24
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- 28 Dec 2000
Recording Date
- 00:31:32
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- MP3
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- Open Access
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Was chairman of Biology Society in Nanyang University. Applied unsuccessfully to medical faculty of Singapore University. Interested in research work. How he came to know about traditional Chinese medicine. Largest number of candidates participated in enrollment examination of Chinese Physicians' Training College, 1972. Did research during part-time studies in college. Why he did not read western medicine after graduation from Nanyang University. Why he did not venture into research on herbs. Why he focused on acupuncture. Exhibition of research in anaesthetic acupuncture.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 24
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- 28 Dec 2000
Recording Date
- 00:30:39
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- MP3
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- Open Access
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Research on using acupuncture to quit smoking after graduation from Chinese Physicians' Training College. Research on second metacarpal bone in acupuncture. Did his Master's degree in acupuncture on this topic in Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine; problems encountered. Why he wanted to do Master's degree. Clinical experiences and past research helped in course. Recent research focused on using one needle to treat various illnesses.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 24
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- 18 Jan 2001
Recording Date
- 00:31:35
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Singapore Chinese Physicians' Training College tried unsuccessfully to organize daytime courses in 1970s. Largest number of graduates from class of 1976. How course fees were kept low. Graduates volunteered their services after graduation. Subjects he studied. Clinical practices. Favourite subjects. Students with background in Chinese medicine had advantage over others. His teachers and their teaching styles. Textbooks and medical journals. Examination formats that suited different students. Elaboration on students with background in Chinese medicine. Views on admission based on academic credentials.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 24
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- 18 Jan 2001
Recording Date
- 00:30:59
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- MP3
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- Open Access
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Interviewee's views on why people with different backgrounds chose to study Chinese medicine. Students with and without university degrees were strong in different subjects. Biology not popular subject. Re-examination and retention: about tests. Relationship with teachers. Dialect groups of students. Recalled life in Telok Ayer campus of Singapore Chinese Physicians' Training College. Attendance in clinical practices used as criterion for taking written examinations. Problems in conducting clinical session on acupuncture for students. How some students prepared for clinical examinations.
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Reel/Disc 6 of 24
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- 18 Jan 2001
Recording Date
- 00:31:43
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- MP3
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- Open Access
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How acupuncture institutions from China conduct clinical examinations. Using bronze statues for clinical practice. Why Singapore Chinese Physicians' Training College issued separate certificate for acupuncture. Views on formation of independent acupuncture association and formation of Singapore Acupuncture Association. Graduates from College recognized as qualified Chinese physicians. Comparison between instruction by formal education and teacher-apprentice method. How he was accepted as disciple of famous Chinese physician in China. Methods and problems in feeling pulse. Setting up of his medical practice.
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Reel/Disc 7 of 24
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- 8 Feb 2001
Recording Date
- 00:30:21
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- MP3
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- Open Access
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System employed by Singapore Chinese Physicians' Association in staffing its free clinics. How graduates from Chinese Physicians' Training College were distributed to serve different clinics. His first day at work. Wider range of illnesses treated in private practice than in free clinics. Results from survey on patients from Chung Hwa Free Clinics. Why people choose Chinese medicine. Views on correspondence courses in Chinese medicine. Famous physicians who accepted disciples. His experiences in imparting skills to others. Private institutes known as "xue dian" that offered education in Chinese medicine.
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Reel/Disc 8 of 24
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- 8 Feb 2001
Recording Date
- 00:31:26
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- MP3
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- Open Access
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Website on his "one needle" method. Visit of Holland's First Lady to Singapore Chinese Physicians' Association. Reason for setting up Chinese Physicians' Training College; its improvement over the years. Five effects of acupuncture. His proposal of including "qigong" in training of Chinese medicine. Views on standard of courses organized by Chinese Physicians' Training College. How Singapore government proceeded to regulate traditional Chinese medicine. How College's part-time course was extended from four to five years.
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Reel/Disc 9 of 24
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- 8 Feb 2001
Recording Date
- 00:30:20
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- MP3
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- Open Access
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How Chinese Physicians' Training College's part-time course was extended from five to six years. Views on entry requirements based on academic credentials. College conducted two-year preparatory classes for those with lower educational levels before enrolment for actual course later. Relating standard of Chinese with teaching. His experiences in teaching at foreign institutions of Chinese medicine. Relationship of Chinese medical institutions in China with College. Issue of stability and development within institutions of Singapore Chinese Physicians' Association. Felt that China's open door policy is most beneficial to development of Chinese medical education.
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Reel/Disc 10 of 24
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- 22 Feb 2001
Recording Date
- 00:31:13
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- MP3
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- Open Access
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His experience with and views on "xue dian" that offered education in Chinese medicine. He set up Glory Acupuncture Centre in his family's textile shop at Textile Centre. He remained committed to family business. His schedule on typical day.
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