The Chinese Medicine Sampler - Acupuncturist Education & Training

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS & QUALIFICATIONS

Educational credentials in the USA vary from a diploma or certificate in acupuncture to a Ph.D. or D.O.M. Below is a chart containing the most common educational credentials. The laws of the various states and the curricula for the schools are changing rapidly so this isn’t an exhaustive list.

DEGREE MEANING & CURRICULUM

DIPLOMA
Practitioner attended school or apprenticeship from 16 months to 6 years. Curricula vary

CERTIFICATE Same as Diploma

M. Ac. Master of Acupuncture
Usually 2-3 years undergraduate + 2 years graduate study, No herbal study

MTCM Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Usually 2 years undergraduate + 3 - 4 years graduate
study of all methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine

M.S. OM Master of Science in Oriental Medicine
Usually 2 years undergraduate + 3 - 4 years graduate
study of all methods of Oriental Medicine

OMD Oriental Medical Doctor
Usually 5 years of school. Now offered only in Asian schools. Offered in US until approx. mid 1980's

C.M.D. - China Medical Doctor
Medical doctor licensed in mainland China. Curriculum does not include Traditional Chinese Medicine but many CMD's acquire training through in-service education


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