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Study at one of the top ranked acupuncture programs in the United States.

The New England School of Acupuncture has been a leader in acupuncture education for over four decades. Experience a combination of onsite and online instruction, which introduces hands-on clinical training within the first week of classes. Learn in small groups with top educators in the profession. Pursue concentrations in Chinese acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Japanese acupuncture, and orthopedic acupuncture. Advance your career opportunities within integrative healthcare settings through the pursuit of the Doctorate of Acupuncture (DAc) degree. Join our community of students and scholars passionate about the transformation of healthcare.

  • Interprofessional Education

    Students engage in unique interprofessional activities, with graduate students in Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Imaging, and Optometry preparing students to collaborate within integrative healthcare.

  • Integrative Clinical Training

    In addition to providing care to patients at our onsite state-of-the-art Treatment Center, students have the opportunity to participate in extensive and diverse clinical placements with leading hospitals and community health centers.

  • Leading Edge Research

    NESA leads the field in acupuncture research, advancing evidence based clinical practice; students may elect to participate in unique research opportunities with world renowned investigators.

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Our programs prepare leaders in integrative medicine.

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Students learn in a state-of-the-art facility on the Worcester campus, where they can observe practitioners and treat patients.
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Doctor of Acupuncture Program

The program features an integrative training approach that focuses on interprofessional collaboration and provides graduates with advanced expertise in navigating the complex world of integrative medicine.
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MCPHS is the only institution in Massachusetts accredited in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.
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Dennis Moseman, Dean of the New England School of Acupunture.

"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."

— Dennis Moseman, Dean of the New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS

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Alumni Timothy F. Sobo, MAOM '12

"Helping a person work through a health issue is one of the single greatest feelings. It is the reason that people become doctors, PTs, Acupuncturists, RNs, and more - a strong desire to help and heal."

— Timothy, MAOM, New England School of Acupuncture Alum

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Sue Gorman, Executive Director of the New England School of Acupuncture.

"Students work with each other. They help each other, they want to learn from each other. We produce compassionate healers."

— Susan Gorman, Executive Director of Academic Affairs

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At MCPHS you'll find passionate and engaged educators who are leaders in the field of Acupuncture.
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