“The College clinic has established
itself as the most respected
clinics of its kind.”
Onsite Clinical Training
A successful career as a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine begins with strong clinical training. In addition to offering a dynamic program and curriculum, ACAOM offers a unique all-inclusive clinical internship that allows students to observe and treat patients with many diverse medical conditions that include pain management, women's health issues and internal medicine.
The College clinic has established itself as one of the most respected clinics of its kind. To complete the internship program the interns shall treat over 350 patient visits and receive a great amount of clinical experience by treating patients with pain, high blood pressure, gynecological disorders, digestive disorders, neurological problems, stress, and many other conditions.
Off-Campus Clinical Training
With one of the top clinical programs in the country, ACAOM has a unique cooperation with many outreach facilities including Memorial Hermann/HBU Wellness Center, Methodist Hospital, Legacy Community Health Center (HIV & AIDS), Rice University Student Health & Wellness Center, and University of Houston Clear Lake Health Center.
Specialized Pain Management Training
One of the major conditions treated with acupuncture is related to pain management. Over 50% of the conditions treated at the College clinic are related to pain, and with baby boomers getting older, the numbers are expected to increase. As the first and only Oriental medicine college accredited by the American Academy of Pain Management, ACAOM successfully integrates the pain management program into its clinical curriculum. The College is the first and only Oriental medicine institution to successfully integrate the pain management program into its clinical curriculum, and students receive didactic courses in pain management in addition to making rounds throughout the clinical semester.
China Training
ACAOM's clinical practice in China provide students with an opportunity to experience the land and culture from which acupuncture originated while gaining clinical experience with premier acupuncturists of China.
To facilitate training, ACAOM students are approved to study abroad at the following hospitals:
- Dalian Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine -- Affiliated hospital of Liaoning College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of TCM -- Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang College of TCM
- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of TCM -- Affiliated hospital of Tianjin University of TCM
Students will have the option to observe/treat patients in various departments, including acupuncture, tui-na, internal medicine, orthopedics and traumatology, gynecology, gastrointestinal disorders, ear, nose, and throat, nephrology, neurology, respiratory disease, surgery, and pediatrics. Opportunities will be based on availability.
