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Clinic Schedules & Locations

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:04:53 GMT

Providing Quality Care For the Community Ask an Expert Do you have any specific questions about your condition? Click to chat... If Chat is Closed, please click and leave a message. We will respond within 12 hours. Clinic Sites ACAOM Main Facility (713-780-9786) - 9100 Park West Dr., Houston, TX 77063 (1 block south of Westheimer and 1 block west of Fondren) All acupuncture services at Methodist Hospitals are provided through the Wellness Services on an outpatient basis. Legacy Community Health Center (713-830-3033) Memorial Hermann/HBU Wellness Center (713-448-8231) Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Outpatient Clinic (281-488-2815) Methodist Hospital - Texas Medical Center (713-441-5980) Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (713-441-5980) Methodist Willowbrook Hospital (713-441-5980) Methodist Holly Hall (713-441-5980) Rice University Student Health & Wellness Center (713-348-5194)...

ACAOM on The Connection part I

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:09:04 GMT

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Accreditation and Approvals

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:54:52 GMT

The program has been granted a Certificate of Authority to award a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree… Accreditation American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) is one of the best Oriental Medicine Schools in the country today. We are dedicated to higher education and offering degrees to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. Our Acupuncture and Herbology School has earned a global reputation by providing excellent teaching curriculum, TCM research, patient care and highest ethical standards. The program we offer has been granted a Certificate of Authority to award a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree with a major in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, which is the state agency authorized to approve institutions of higher learning. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Authorized state agency to grant...

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Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:53:39 GMT

Our Acupuncture School Featured on Houston PBS Show The Connection (2005) Hosted by Emmy Award Winner Patricia Gras. See it Now! (Courtesy of PBS Channel 8) Important Numbers: Prospective Students: 713-780-9777 Patients: 713-780-9786 Important Dates: Fall Semester - Starting Soon. Call 713-780-9777 Fall Semester 2008 Early Application Deadline - June 27 ...

Continuing Acupuncture Education

Wed, 28 May 2008 03:23:26 GMT

The Healthcare Profession is in Constant Change… ACAOM Helps you Change With It. Learn it as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it. Confucius In an ongoing effort to keep practitioners current and up-to-date on the latest advances in their field, ACAOM offers a comprehensive program of continuing education. Learn More Now. 800-729-4456 Next Continuing Education October 25-26, 2008. Previous: February 23-24, 2008. 9100 Park West Dr., Houston, TX 77063. Downloads: Conference Cover Page Conference Topic/Speaker Page 1 Conference Topic/Speaker Page 2 Conference Topic/Speaker Page 3 Conference Topic/Speaker Page 4 Conference Topic/Speaker Page 5 Registration Information - Page 1 Registration Information - Page 2 Event Schedule: Day 1 Event Schedule: Day 2 Previous Topics: Theory & Philosophy - The Art of Well Being: Concepts and Practices...

Acupuncture School Faculty

Wed, 28 May 2008 03:22:00 GMT

ACAOM… still holds dear the traditions and knowledge that engender traditional Chinese medicine. Our Faculty ACAOM attracts faculty worldwide. The institution carefully selects the most qualified professionals to be part of its team of faculty. While ACAOM maintains a reputation as a forward thinking environment providing a superb curriculum coupled with a superior school clinic, it still holds dear the traditions and knowledge that engender traditional Chinese medicine. As a world class facility, ACAOM attracts the highest qualified, most professional faculty available from around the globe. With expertise in both Eastern and Western medicine, our staff fully represents ACAOM’s commitment to integrate the two disciplines. Almost 90% our academic faculty has research experience. In a 2005 survey, 93% of students rated highly of the quality of our instructors. Faculty to student ratio is about 1:6 while class size varies from 10-35. Because we expect...

Clinical Training

Wed, 28 May 2008 03:20:46 GMT

With an increase of over 220% in patient population between 1997 and 2004… 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, womens health issues and internal medicine. With an increase of over 220% in patient population between 1997 and 2004, 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 tremendous amount of clinical experience by treating patients with pain, high blood pressure, gynecological disorders, digestive...

Contact Us / Request Info

Wed, 28 May 2008 03:17:04 GMT

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION 9100 Park West Dr., Houston, TX 77063 (800) 729-4456 (713) 780-9777 Fax: (713) 781-5781 info@acaom.edu REQUEST A MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAM VIEWBOOK CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS ACAOM Main Clinic (713-780-9786) Legacy Community Health Center (713-830-3033) Memorial Hermann/HBU Wellness Center (713-448-8231) Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Outpatient Clinic (281-488-2815) Methodist Hospital - Texas Medical Center (713-441-5980) Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (713-441-5980) Methodist Willowbrook Hospital (713-441-5980) Rice University Student Health & Wellness Center (713-348-5194) San Jacinto Methodist Hospital (713-441-5980) University of Houston Clear Lake Health Center (281-283-2626) Want to Ask a Health Related Question? If Chat is closed, please click and leave a message. ...

Acupuncture School Leadership

Wed, 28 May 2008 03:15:27 GMT

Success Begins At the Top… Our Leadership One of the main reasons ACAOM has been one of the top colleges of its kind is its strong diversified leadership. Knowing that success begins at the top, the leadership is carefully selected to ensure that a high quality of education is maintained. The board and the college’s top leadership have medical, education, financial, library, business, research, and engineering backgrounds. Board of Governors Francis Willingham, Jr., Ph.D. (Chair) Habib Chamoun-Nicholas, Ph.D. (Vice-Chair) Hwan Jan, M.S. (Secretary) Shen Ping Liang, TX. L.Ac. Harvey Zinn Linda Ho, M.L.S. Kirby Attwell, M.B.A., CLU Jay Volpe, M.D. Interim President Ben DeSpain, Ed. D. Dean of Academic Affairs Wen Huang, Ph.D., M.D. Vice-President of Admin. & Finance Minmay...

Tuition & Fees

Wed, 28 May 2008 03:11:46 GMT

Don’t Let Financial Concerns Prevent You from Pursuing Your Dream… Tuition Don’t let financial concerns prevent you from pursuing your dream. Current tuition is approximately $12,000 per year. The entire program costs about $44,000. Tuition payment plans can be arranged, and Federal Financial Aid is also available. All tuition and fees are subject to change. Other Fees Application Fee (Non-refundable): $50 for U.S. Residents, $150 for International Students Application Fee After Application Deadline: Add $50 Books & Materials (Estimate per year): $350 Transfer Credits: $75/course Additional Diploma: $25 each Additional Transcript: $5 each Competency Examination: $50 Make-up Examination: $25 Processing Fee for Tuition Payment Plan: $20 Cancellation A full refund will be made to any student who cancels their enrollment contract within 72 hours before the start of classes (until midnight of the third day excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.)...

Acupuncture - Safety & Methods

Tue, 06 May 2008 02:09:21 GMT

Safety & Treatment Traditional acupuncture is the most common form of treatment, and involves the insertion of very thin needles into specific points along the body. Other forms of treatment involve the use of herbal prescriptions, changes in diet and exercise, or therapeutic exercises. Patients should discuss their ailments in detail with their acupuncturist so a custom treatment plan can be created and followed. Typically, first time patients of acupuncture report a strange but pleasant sensation at the points of insertion. The needles used are extremely thin - about the size of a thick human hair - and can produce feelings or warmth, or pressure when inserted. Some report the sensation as energetic, but very few refer to it as painful. Advanced techniques in acupuncture allow for the insertion of needles with almost no sensation at all. Because acupuncture can induce extraordinary relaxation, some patients fall asleep during treatment. At our...

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:05:16 GMT

Research Resources for Complementary and Alternative Medicine PubMed -- PubMed has become the predominant means of accessing MEDLINE, the worlds largest single biomedical database, produced by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), USA. Nearly 4,000 journals from over 70 countries are indexed and the 12 million references go back to 1966. Medline Plus -- Health information from the worlds largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. Health professionals and consumers alike can depend on it for information that is authoritative and up to date. MedlinePlus has extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 650 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and a medical dictionary, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to thousands of clinical trials. SPIRAL-Selected...

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:05:06 GMT

Library Hours: M-Th. 1-9 pm Fri. 1-7 pm Kristine Masserant, M.S.L.S., Librarian ACAOM Home Professional Organizations & Institutions NCCAM - The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. A very informative site, with information on training grants and other funding opportunities. Rosenthal Center, Columbia University -- one of the first comprehensive programs at a major medical center to examine alternative therapies; their mission is to contribute to the informed research and practice of complementary and alternative medicine and to foster the development of a more comprehensive and inclusive medical system. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center -- Complementary/Integrative Medicine Education Resources. Intended to help patients and physicians decide how best to integrate such therapies into their care. The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) -- The national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of...

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:03:50 GMT

Periodicals in the ACAOM Library

The library maintains an extensive collection of periodicals. Click here for a complete list.

Interlibrary Loans/Document Delivery Services - The ACAOM Library is a member of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) and is part of the DOCLINE interlibrary loan system through the National Library of Medicine (NLM). This agreement enables the ACAOM library to provide our users with journal articles from citations in PubMed that are not in the ACAOM library collection. Delivery is through e-mail, fax, or USPS, depending on the capabilies of the lending library. Charges range from free to $9.00 per article. Please see the librarian for additional information.

Library

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:01:31 GMT

Periodicals in the ACAOM Library The library maintains an extensive collection of periodicals. Click Library holdings for a complete list. Interlibrary Loans/Document Delivery Services - The ACAOM Library is a member of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) and is part of the DOCLINE interlibrary loan system through the National Library of Medicine (NLM). This agreement enables the ACAOM library to provide our users with journal articles from citations in PubMed that are not in the ACAOM library collection. Delivery is through e-mail, fax, or USPS, depending on the capabilies of the lending library. Charges range from free to $9.00 per article. Please see the librarian for additional information. Research Resources for Complementary and Alternative Medicine PubMed -- PubMed has become the predominant means of accessing MEDLINE, the worlds largest single biomedical database, produced by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), USA. Nearly 4,000 journals...

Acupuncture Improves Immunity

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 20:17:06 GMT

Acupuncture Research Study Shows Significant Improvement in Baseline Natural Killer Cell Activity in Athletes HOUSTON, TEXAS NOVEMBER 29, 2007 -- The American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine and Department of Health & Human Performance at The University of Houston teamed up to perform a five-week study into the effects of acupuncture on the body’s natural killer cell response to strenuous exercise in endurance athletes, and found that the basal activity in these cells, which are key to overall immune health, increased significantly in response to acupuncture treatments, potentially decreasing the risk of getting at rest. Natural killer cells are a part of the innate immune system that are responsible for eliminating cancerous cells and cells that have been infected by viruses. They provide an initial line of defense from infection. The study, which enrolled 14 participants and took place from July through November of 2007, showed that the number of natural killer cells...

Contact Admissions

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:49:41 GMT

We’re Ready To Help You Take The Next Step. Getting Started ACAOM representatives are available to help you easily navigate the admissions process. If you have questions or need assistance of any kind, please call: For Immediate Assistance Tour the Facility Sit-in Classes Meet with an Advisor Meet with a Financial Aid Officer Attend an Event Request a Sample Schedule 800-729-4456 or 713-780-9777. Request a Masters Degree Program Viewbook Interested in Coming to our Open House? Click Here To Find Out More About Our Events!

Benefits of Chinese Herbal Medicine

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:31:47 GMT

Acupuncture and Herbology are a part of a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) system to diagnose, treat and prevent illnesses in the human body. Herbal medicine is known to treat the root cause of an illness. Our School of Oriental Medicine is dedicated to combine TCM and modern western scientific knowledge in order to research, develop and promote this branch of health care. Statistics The most recent 2006 ACAOM survey involving about 100 patients shows the following: Symptoms gone or improved: ~92% Symptoms stayed the same as before: ~8% Benefits Acupuncture has been known to be effective in the treatment of many disorders including respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurological, and musculoskeletal problems. For your specific condition, please call 713-780-9786. Some specific conditions treatable by acupuncture include: Stress ...

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Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:26:28 GMT

Ask an Expert Do you have any specific questions about your condition? Click to chat... If Chat is Closed, please click and leave a message. We will respond within 12 hours. High Blood Pressure Research ACAOM and Baylor College of Medicine are cooperating on a research study to lower blood pressure using acupuncture. Patients with blood pressure in between 130/85 mmHg and 150/99 mmHg may qualify, and participants will receive $100 at the end of the study. For more information, please call 832-275-9021. Clinic Sites ACAOM Main Facility (713-780-9786) - 9100 Park West Dr., Houston, TX 77063 (1 block south of Westheimer and 1 block west of Fondren) Legacy Community Health Center (713-830-3033) Memorial Hermann/HBU Wellness Center (713-448-8231) Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Outpatient Clinic (281-488-2815) Methodist Hospital - Texas Medical Center (713-441-5980) Methodist Sugar Land Hospital...

About Houston & the Facility

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:43:12 GMT

“… Houston is an exciting prospect for any future healthcare practitioner.” About Houston Studying acupuncture in Houston is an exciting prospect for any future healthcare practitioner. Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, is a city on the move in terms of business, technology and culture. Besides being a mecca for the thriving petroleum industry, Houston is also home to one of the worlds best and largest medical conglomerates - The Texas Medical Center. Because of the concentration of medical facilities in Houston, students seeking an acupuncture education have the opportunity to combine alternative medicine schooling with practical experience in traditional medical facilities. Great Opportunities Houston isn’t just a great place to study acupuncture and oriental medicine. With a diverse population of about 4.5 million people, Houston also offers tremendous opportunities for future acupuncturists to...