Mission Statement

Statement of Purpose

To prepare skilled, ethical, and compassionate practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for clinical practice in diverse healthcare settings.

Mission Statement 

To deliver rigorous, collaborative education that advances acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine practice, scholarship, and integration in healthcare.

Vision Statement 

To advance equitable, patient-centered care through the integration of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in modern healthcare.

Core Values

We commit to the following beliefs:

Excellence:  

We are committed to the highest educational standards and foster academic innovation, interprofessional collaboration and lifelong learning.  

Compassion:    

 We mindfully serve and support all members of our community with kindness and respect.  

We acknowledge and value the variety of human experience and foster access, equity, and engagement in our community.  

Integrity:    

We are bound by the highest professional and ethical standards and treat all with honesty and dignity.  

Integration:    

We embrace the traditions of Chinese Medicine while incorporating evidence-informed practice in education and patient care.