Acupuncture
Welcome to the New England School of Acupuncture
Congratulations on your decision to attend the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) at MCPHS!
We’re excited that you’ll be joining us soon. There are some important steps to prepare for your time at NESA, detailed below. We will continue to post specific information on this page, so be sure to check back often.
White coats and name tags will be ordered for each student by the department. White coat sizes should be based on blazers or jackets that you wear over other clothing. Students entering the program in fall 2024 should complete the white coat order form by August 8, 2024. For questions, contact Annette Kramer at annette.kramer@mcphs.edu.
Students are required to purchase their own scrubs for use in the Acupuncture program. Scrubs are required attire for assistantship sites and practical hands-on courses. Students can choose any brand, but the scrubs color must be Hunter Green.
Students commonly order from the company Allheart.
The MCPHS Bookstore has transitioned to an online platform for all textbook orders. Students can now purchase or rent their course materials through the MCPHS online bookstore website. Free shipping is available for all course material orders.
Please note: Online ordering will open in early August.
View the Fall 2025 Booklist [PDF].
MCPHS has established technology guidelines for all new students.
Browser Requirements
Mac Users: Google Chrome preferred. The Safari browser must be configured to the minimum requirements for the Learning Management System being used (it does NOT have to be the default browser for the computer).
The Acupuncture programs uses Respondus Lockdown Browser & Respondus Monitor for online testing. Find more information about technical requirements. Find more information about technical requirements for Respondus Lockdown Browser & Respondus Monitor.
View the Fall 2025 schedule [PDF].
The American Heart Association BLS/CPR training for Healthcare Providers titled Adult First Aid CPR/AED Skills is required of all students. You may complete your training either through in-person or blended (combination of in-person and online) instruction. Visit the Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers for more information.
Complete your certification before your program begins and retain a copy of the certificate. Once you are on campus this Fall, Maria Broderick will instruct you how to upload your certificate to our database.
For questions about the BLS/CPR certification, please email maria.broderick@mcphs.edu.