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Does anyone have any comments about (positive or otherwise) or recommendations for acupuncture schools in the East Bay? I'm also interested to hear from anyone who has gone to acupuncture school part-time while working a full-time job...thoughts about how difficult or do-able that is, challenges, etc. Would be fine personal messaging with people if that is more appropriate than posting to the tribe. thnx
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Re: acupuncture/TCM schools in the East Bay
Sat, September 22, 2007 - 1:19 PMHere are a few threads discussing schools in the Bay area. Feel free to PM me as well if you wish.
yinyang.tribe.net/thread/f5...34f92828aa
acupuncture.tribe.net/thread/...c14d0d4d
acupuncture.tribe.net/thread/...daab144e -
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Re: acupuncture/TCM schools in the East Bay
Tue, February 5, 2008 - 11:56 AMHi There
Here are a few of the really great things about ACTCM off the top of my head:
-Diverse TCM theory are included in the curriculum (i.e. not exclusively "five branches" theory, etc)
-Tuition is reasonable when looked at in terms of # of hours/length of program
-Been in business since 1980 (longevity).
-One of only a handful of TCM schools offering a Doctorate in TCM
-Mandatory community service is included in the curriculum
-Lots of elective courses
-Many great resources for students (free workshops, lectures, guest speakers, in-services, etc)
-While it is TCM based, Western medicine and science is integrated into the curriculum well
-Study-abroad opportunity in China
-One of the highest passing rate on state board exams
-Tons of resources are available during and after the program to help students learn how to run their own practice
-On-campus student-run herb garden.
-Location in a major urban area
-Optional Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with a certificate in shiatsu or Tui Na.
-Optional Doctoral degrees in "women's health" and "pain management".
-Awesome TCM library.
-About 8 different externships sites, from geriatrics, to detox, to HIV/AIDS and homeless populations.
-Thriving clinic. They currently have a 2-3 week waiting list for patients to get an appointment!
I say, do your research, and you must go visit in person. Every school's community is different, and so many offer more than what you can tell just from their website or catalog.
Go, meet with students, talk to alumni, and sit in on a class. Then you'll know where you fit in best.
Good Luck!
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