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