Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (MAC CHM)
New England School of Acupuncture
Location: Worcester
Start Term: Fall
Gain the knowledge, training, and competencies required to provide highly skilled care to patients of all ages and receive specialized training in Chinese herbal medicine (CHM).
Acupuncture Studies Integrated with Chinese Herbal Medicine Training
Your Three-Year Journey
Our engaged and highly motivated students, renowned faculty, and deep connections to renowned medical institutions all contribute to an exceptional learning environment.
First-Year Experience
- learn foundational theories and principles of both Eastern and Western medicine
- observe and assist with the delivery of patient care
- practice clinical skills (including needling) and develop basic professional competencies with a special emphasis on acupuncture needle techniques and Chinese herbal medicine (CHM)
- explore the Japanese Acupuncture Styles (JAS) Specialization introductory course
Second-Year Experience
- learn to formulate diagnoses and treatment plans
- manage and deliver patient care as an intern
- integrate more advanced concepts of Eastern and Western medical theory with the foundational theories and principles from your first year of study
- develop advanced professional competencies related to the practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine (CHM)
- explore and apply approaches to acupuncture-based integrative pain management (IPM)
Third-Year Experience
- immerse yourself in the renowned clinical settings of MCPHS affiliates—top hospitals and medical centers in Boston and the New England region
- deliver patient care under the direct supervision of senior faculty and experienced practitioners in a variety of external placements
- gain a working knowledge of the management tools and techniques necessary for running an acupuncture practice
Discover the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) at MCPHS
Enhance patient outcomes with Chinese herbal medicine
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MCPHS Community Voices
The lived experiences of MCPHS students, partners, and faculty tell an eloquent story. They illustrate just how our student-centered, teaching-first approach keeps us in the top tier of the country’s “most transformative colleges.” (Money magazine 2020).
Dennis Moseman
| Dean of the New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS“Our students graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities to practice acupuncture in a variety of clinical settings and deliver the highest quality patient-centered care.”
Japanese Acupuncture Styles (JAS) Specialization
As part of your Master of Acupuncture degree at MCPHS, you have the option of adding a JAS specialization to your course of study. JAS emphasizes palpation (i.e., touch) as part of the diagnostic and treatment processes. JAS includes the use of very thin needles as well as non-needling techniques, so it is particularly well-suited for treating children and beneficial for patients of all ages who require especially gentle treatments.
Undergraduate Pathways to Acupuncture
At MCPHS, we offer two time-saving, dual-degree programs for undergraduates that lead to a Master of Acupuncture degree.