Tenzin Namdul

Tenzin Namdul serves as Assistant Professor and Director of the Tibetan Healing Initiative Program at the Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of Minnesota, where he integrates traditional Tibetan medical knowledge with contemporary academic research and clinical practice.

His educational foundation includes:

• Postdoctoral Fellow, TRACT TL1 Scholar, Clinical & Translational Science Institute, University of Minnesota
• PhD in Medical Anthropology, Emory University
• TMD (Traditional Tibetan Medicine Doctorate), Men-Tsee-Khang Tibetan Medical & Astro-Science School, Dharamsala, India
• MA in Cultural Anthropology, Emory University
• Graduate Certificate in Public Health Core Concepts, University of Minnesota
• BA in Anthropology, University of Minnesota

Dr. Namdul's research bridges indigenous healing traditions and modern healthcare systems, with particular emphasis on Tibetan medical epistemology, cross-cultural approaches to wellness, and the role of spirituality in therapeutic contexts. His work examines how traditional knowledge systems can inform public health strategies and medical anthropology frameworks, especially regarding holistic care models and culturally responsive healing practices.

His recognition includes:

• TRACT TL1 Scholar, Clinical & Translational Science Institute, University of Minnesota

As Director of the Tibetan Healing Initiative Program, Dr. Namdul leads institutional efforts to advance research, education, and community engagement in Tibetan medical traditions. The program functions as an interdisciplinary hub connecting academic scholarship with practical applications in integrative health, fostering collaborations between Western medical institutions and traditional Tibetan healing practitioners.