Program Details

Your Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine 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