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I entered NYCTCM in 2000 as a non-matriculated student, intending only to get a foundation in Chinese medicine as a first step to studying Tibetan medicine and naturopathy. Suffering an accident to my head and neck shortly after beginning study, I had to take a leave of absence while recuperating and receiving acupuncture treatments at NYCTCM's clinic. Once recovered, I decided to matriculate at NYCTCM: "The treatments allowed me to appreciate the real power of Chinese medicine and convinced me that TCM was the path of study that I needed to take."

 

I graduated from NYCTCM's acupuncture program in 2005 and began a successful practice specializing in internal and chronic disorders such as stroke, Parkinson's, and cancer treatment support. I gradually felt a need to supplement my knowledge of acupuncture with that of herbs, so returned to NYCTCM in 2007 to work towards my Oriental Medicine Degree.

 

Why did I choose NYCTCM? "Several main reasons - first, the teachers have a high level of training and experience gained in both China and the U.S. and this carries over in the interactions of the classroom and the clinic; second, the concentration is on authentic Chinese medicine as opposed to the mixture of techniques taught at most schools; and third, the whole complement of skills is taught - acupuncture, herbs, and tui na massage - which is extremely useful when it comes to building one's own practice."

Anthony

"The value of receiving an education from an accredited acupuncture school should not be taken lightly. Accreditation signifies that students may be assured that the school has been assessed and accepted by Oriental Medicine professionals and that the acupuncture program is considered valuable to others in the field of acupuncture and Oriental medicines.

The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), serving to promote excellence in acupuncture and Oriental medicine education, is the only accrediting organization acknowledged by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit master's degree level programs in the profession." says AcupunctureSchools.com

ACAOM has a list of ACCREDITED ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE PROGRAMS AND ADDRESS DETAILS on its website. 

"The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), (formerly the National Accreditation Commission for Schools and Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - NACSCAOM) was established in June 1982 by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM). Its mission is to foster excellence in acupuncture and Oriental medicine education. The Commission acts as an independent body to evaluate first professional master's degree and professional master's level certificate and diploma programs in acupuncture and first professional master's degree and professional master's level certificate and diploma programs in Oriental medicine with a concentration in both acupuncture and herbal therapies for a level of performance, integrity and quality that entitles them to the confidence of the educational community and the public they serve. The Commission establishes accreditation criteria, arranges site visits, evaluates programs that desire accredited status, and publicly designates those that meet the criteria.

The accrediting process requires programs to examine their goals, activities and outcomes; to consider the criticism and suggestions of a visiting team; to determine internal procedures for action on recommendations from the Commission; and to maintain continuous self study and improvement mechanisms. The Commission is the sole accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit professional master's degree and master's level programs in the field. ACAOM is also a charter member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors." ACAOM mission and purpose

Join us to hear about the exceptional programs at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine that prepare you for a career in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school & Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process.

Location: NYCTCM Manhattan Center, 13 E 37th St. 4th floor, New York, NY 10016

• Thursday, June 18, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
• Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:30pm

Location: NYCTCM, 155 First St., Mineola, NY 11501

• Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 10:30am to 12:00pm
• Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 10:30am to 12:00pm
• Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 10:30am to 12:00pm
• Thursday, July 23, 2009 from 6:30am to 8:30pm
• Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 10:30am to 12:00pm

For more information about NYCTCM Open Houses

On March 8, 2009, five NYCTCM alumni are elected as Board Members of the United Alliance of New York State Licensed Acupuncturists. From the left to right: Jun Li, Mei Li, Lily Ni, Jan Yi Yan, Ting Yu Feng.

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is sponsoring a trip to China from 04/20/09 - 04/30/09 for students and alumni. The trip will visit Shuguang Hospital, which is affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM). Attendees will receive a Completion Certificate from International Education College of SHUTCM.

My friend has had frozen shoulder for years. She went to the NYCTCM Acupuncture School Teaching Clinic in Manhattan for acupuncture treatments. Senior students treat patients supervised by a Master acupuncturist. She has had three treatments and her range of motion is improving. The price is very affordable also; only $25 after the first treatment.

There are 21 states that have acupuncture schools or programs.

1. Arizona
2. California
3. Colorado
4. Connecticut
5. Florida
6. Hawaii
7. Illinois
8. Kansas
9. Maryland
10. Massachusetts
11. Minnesota
12. New Jersey
13. New Mexico
14. New York
15. North Carolina
16. Ohio
17. Oregon
18. Pennsylvania
19. Texas
20. Washington
21. Wisconsin

The remaining 29 states have no acupuncture colleges or programs.