Read Weaver Schusky ND
Doctor
Somerville, MA
Professional summary
I am a naturopathic doctor in private practice; I see patients of all ages with a wide variety of medical needs. I also teach medical students, most recently at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport CT.
Specialties and Interests
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Family Practice,
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HIV,
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Gay Men's Health,
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Complementary Medicine,
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Integrative Medicine,
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Herbal Medicine,
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Homeopathy,
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Nutrition,
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Health at Every Size,
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Medical education,
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Naturopathic Medicine,
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Alternative Medicine
Education
Universities
Bastyr University
ND, Naturopathic medicine
1993 to 1997
Postgraduate Training
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
1997 to 1999
Residency
Experience
Adjunct faculty
University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine
2007 to 2009
Asst Professor
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
1999 to 2000
Publications
Lectures and Presentations
Homeopathy I
2009
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport CT
(Full course)
Physical Examination
2009
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport CT
(Full course)
Naturopathic principles and safe sex education
2008
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport CT
The sometimes-problematic relationship between "safe sex" and "healthy sex," recognizing the emotional meaning of sex and sex acts for patients.
Homeopathy II
2008
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport CT
(Full course)
Issues in prostate and testicular cancer
2003
Gay Men's Health Summit, Raleigh NC
Risks, and not just benefits, of screening
Naturopathic approaches to HIV/AIDS
2002
Cambridge Hospital, Cambridge MA (and elsewhere)
Differential diagnosis/Clinical reasoning
2000
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto ON
(Full course)
Critical thinking / Interpreting research
2000
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto ON
Nutrition in HIV
2000
Canadian Collge of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto ON
Disclosure or Conflict of Interest
I am employed by University of Bridgeport. I am not being compensated by any organization to create articles for or make edits to Medpedia.
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