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American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Introduction
Established in 1980, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) is one of the oldest Chinese medicine colleges in the United States, and was the first U.S. school to offer a master’s-level program in traditional Chinese medicine. ACTCM is an accredited educational institution and has been recognized for its unique curriculum by San Francisco Weekly and the San Francisco Bay Guardian.
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is located in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill neighborhood. The school has three campuses within blocks of each other: the main campus at 455 Arkansas, and additional campuses at 555 De Haro and 450 Connecticut Street, respectively.
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Academics
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine offers the following programs:
Certificates in Tui Na Massage
Certificates in Shiatsu Massage
Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Doctorate in Acupunctural and Oriental Medicine
The Master of Science track is a four-year program that first introduces Chinese medical theory and the basics of herbal treatment, acupuncture, and other aspects of Chinese medicine. Throughout the program, students are increasingly involved in diagnosis and treatment, first observing and then conducting examinations with greater levels of autonomy. The Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine program culminates with an internship as a clinic intern; if desired, students may complete this internship at Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.
The doctoral program is an advanced two-year course of study intended for graduates of the master’s program.
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American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Admissions
ACTCM’s admission requirements are:
Minimum of 90 semester units completed at another accredited institution
3.0 GPA (exceptions may be made)
Completed application for admission
Completion of admissions interview
Financial Aid
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a limited number of grants, scholarships, and work-study programs. Many students who are U.S. citizens receive aid in the form of Stafford loans or other federal loans and grants.
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Students
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s student body typically ranges in age from 24 to 60, with an average age of 34. The school’s students come from all over the globe.
Across its three campuses, ACTCM offers its students a computer lab, a large herbal garden, a library, a community clinic, free wifi and other amenities.
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