American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), Houston, Texas, USA
One of the leading Chinese medicine institutions in the United States, "American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM)" in Houston, Texas, USA.
About the Institution
Institution specializing in integrative medicine and wellness
One of the few colleges to be affiliated with a major hospital system at Houston Methodist Hospital
One of only a few schools of its kind to be nationally and regionally accredited, with the same accrediting agency as Rice University, University of Texas, and Baylor College of Medicine.
Collaborated with MD Anderson, Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Baylor College of Medicine, Rice University, and University of Houston in research and clinical care.
Strength is that we focus on 2 specialties that practitioners see – pain management and women’s health
Only pain program of its kind to have ever been accredited by the American Academy of Pain Management. Research based charting is fully integrated in our clinic
Women’s health program brings faculty and knowledge nationally and internationally – especially with our 7 sister schools internationally
Wellness management is the only program online and onsite to be regionally accredited and include acupuncture
Strong international presence and notoriety with a successful host of World Federation of Acupuncture Societies Conference
900+ attendees from 35 countries
200+ abstract presentations
Houston Mayor presence along with notable leaders in Houston
Notable presence from top leadership from Asian countries
Dr. Andrew Weil as the Guest Speaker
Sister School Support
China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Tianjin University of TCM in China
Henan University of TCM in China
Taipei Medical University in Taiwan
China Medical University in Taiwan
Luzhou Medical University in China
Strong Faculty - over 35 faculty members
Career placement at 80%
Programs Offered
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine/Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Dual Degree
Total credits – 171 credits (3082.5 hours)
Fundamentals of TCM – 275 hours
Acupuncture – 330 hours
Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong – 30 hours
Tui-Na – 100 hours
Herbology – 367.5 hours
Biomedicine – 430 hours
Professional Development – 105 hours
Integrative Medicine – 90 hours
Clinical Medicine – 335 hours
Clinical Training – 1020 hours
Master of Integrative Healthcare Leadership
Trains students to enter wellness management
36 credits online/on-ground
1 Year fast track
1/3 acupuncture, 1/3 wellness, 1/3 management
Master of Integrative Wellness Management
Trains students to enter wellness management
36 credits online/on-ground
1 Year fast track
1/3 acupuncture, 1/3 wellness, 1/3 management
Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine - ~$70,000 US, 4 year program in Houston, TX, U.S. Master of Integrative Healthcare Leadership - ~$15,000 US, 1 year program fully online Master of Integrative Wellness Management - ~$15,000, 1 year program in Houston, TX, U.S. For Admission : www.shiksha4u.com +919620204967