Graduate Mentorship Program – Key FAQs
About the Program
What is the Graduate Mentorship Program?
Is this a theoretical or clinical program?
Structure & Timeline
Are recordings available if I can’t attend live?
Payments and Refunds
Is there a payment plan available?
Can I get a refund if I change my mind?
What are the two participation tracks?
When do I need to decide on the certification track?
Certification
What does certification represent?
What is required for certification?
How does the point system work?
Assignments & Deadlines
Are there deadlines for coursework?
What are the deadlines for certification students?
Are there deadlines on the Student Track?
Case Reviews
When can I submit a case for review?
How does the case review process work?
Will I have a Teaching Assistant?
Materials & Resources
What learning materials are included?
Does the program offer CEUs/PDA credit?
General
What if I have questions during the program?
About the Program
What is the Graduate Mentorship Program?
The Graduate Mentorship Program (GMP) is a multi-year, in-depth clinical training in classical East Asian medicine grounded in the Huángdì Nèijīng and Zhāng Zhòngjǐng’s Shānghán Zábìng Lùn. It emphasizes physiology, diagnosis, and herbal formulas through the unifying framework of Great Turning. It is taught by Sharon Weizenbaum
Is this a theoretical or clinical program?
Both. Classical theory is taught explicitly so it can be applied directly in clinical diagnosis, case analysis, and herbal prescribing.
Who is this program for?
The program is designed for licensed practitioners, advanced students, and clinicians who want greater diagnostic clarity, confidence with formulas, and a coherent framework for complex cases.
Who is Sharon Weizenbaum?
Structure & Timeline
How long is the program?
The program spans approximately 2½ years, with summers off. It consists of 8 courses, each containing 6 modules.
How often do classes meet?
Classes meet biweekly on Fridays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm EST. All sessions are recorded.
Are recordings available if I can’t attend live?
Yes. All classes, Q&A sessions and case reviews are recorded and posted.
Payments and Refunds
Is there a payment plan available?
Yes, it is on the registration page of the program
Can I get a refund if I change my mind?
The refund policies are listed here
Participation Tracks
What are the two participation tracks?
- Student Track: Fully flexible, no requirements or deadlines
- Certification Track: Structured participation with assignments, case review, and final exam
When do I need to decide on the certification track?
You do not need to decide right away. You can complete assignments, discussions, quizzes, and case work as you go and decide whether to pursue certification just before the final exam. If you are keeping up with the coursework, choosing certification is usually a small additional step. Even if you ultimately decide not to take the exam, completing assignments along the way offers significant learning benefits.
Can I switch tracks later?
Yes. You can complete coursework as you go and opt into certification later.
Certification
What does certification represent?
Certification reflects a high level of mastery in diagnosis, classical physiology, and the clinical application of formulas.
What is required for certification?
Certification requires:
- attending all classes (live or recorded)
- completing assignments, quizzes, and discussions
- attending TA sessions
- submitting a case for review
- passing the final exam
How is coursework graded?
Assignments, discussion forums and quizzes are graded complete/incomplete. The final exam is graded.
How does the point system work?
- 400 points are required to qualify for the final exam
- 450 points total are required for certification
Points come from participation, assignments, quizzes, and case review.
Points earned in previous GMP courses carry forward.
Assignments & Deadlines
Are there deadlines for coursework?
Deadlines apply only to students on the Certification Track.
What are the deadlines for certification students?
Certification-track students must complete each module’s required work within 30 days of the module being taught.
Are there deadlines on the Student Track?
No. Student Track participants may complete coursework at their own pace.
Case Reviews
Are case reviews required?
Case reviews are required for certification but are open to all students, regardless of track.
When can I submit a case for review?
Case reviews may be submitted after the diagnosis portion of the program is complete (beginning in the second year).
How does the case review process work?
- You prepare a case using the program’s template
- Your TA reviews and refines it with you
- The case is then reviewed live with Sharon on Zoom
- All students may attend; sessions are recorded
Teaching Assistants & Support
Will I have a Teaching Assistant?
Yes. Every student is assigned a TA.
What does my TA help with?
Your TA supports:
- diagnostic skill development
- case preparation
- navigating the program structure
Materials & Resources
What learning materials are included?
The program includes:
- recorded lectures
- discussion forums
- quizzes and assignments
- over 30 exclusive eBooks (more than 2,000 pages total)
- case review recordings
- access to the GMP Student Library
Can I attend Sharon’s clinic?
Yes. All GMP students are welcome to attend clinic with Sharon. Contact her at whitepinegmp@gmail.com to set up your visit. It is free for all GMP students.
CEUs & Professional Credit
Does the program offer CEUs/PDA credit?
Yes. Courses are accredited (or pending accreditation) through NCCAOM and California. CEU quizzes are required regardless of to receive CEU credits.
General
What if I have questions during the program?
There is a general and tech question forum which is always promptly replied to. If your issue is personal, you can contact Sharon privately via the inbox on the platform.