In short, the decision to expand your education is huge–one that takes careful and considerable thought. Whether you’re seeking a new journey, embarking on a second career, or fulfilling a calling to help others, ACTCM at CIIS graduates are some …
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ACTCM at CIIS offers 5 off-site clinics that students have the opportunity to complete an externship at. The California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) is one such clinic available for MSTCM and DACM students who want to focus on pain management, …
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ACTCM at CIIS is proud to provide a Community Clinic and an Ear Acupuncture Clinic on Potrero Hill in San Francisco. Both clinics are 35 years old and teach students to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness and disease. ACTCM faculty …
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ACTCM graduate and Faculty Member Dr. Carla Wilson reviews the development of integrative medicine and the role of Asian medicine in the emergence of integrative medicine. Dr. Wilson discusses the national models of integrative care settings that are inclusive of …
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At the end of December 2017, ACTCM Faculty Member and Post-Graduate Program Director, Dr. Valerie Hobbs, traveled to the city of Hangzhou, China to work in the Zhejiang Provincial Hospital for 3 weeks as part of her final requirement for …
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Justin Shin was on a set track for a career in Western Sciences after his fellowship with the FDA. However, having received acupuncture for most of his life, he felt there was intrinsic aspect missing from his experiences. Now, at …
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Learn more about the DAOM program from Director of the Post Graduate Doctoral Programs, Valerie Hobbs, Dipl. OM. Starting her healthcare career as a Western herbalist and midwife, Dr. Valerie Hobbs became a licensed acupuncturist 22 years ago and returned …
Personal connection is a critical component of mental & physical health. Practitioners of Chinese medicine have the opportunity to foster this health through physical touch and diagnosis communication. This online info session hosted by Admissions Counselor Hannah Strack and ACTCM …
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Dr. Carla Wilson’s online info session is all about how to bring acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine into the western world to provide a total comprehensive and well-rounded practice to benefit patients. If you’d like to see the PowerPoint …
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Qi, pronounced as ‘chee’, is the fundamental building block for all existence. It is absolutely vital for all beings to rediscover their deeper innate Qi self, especially as future TCM practitioners! This online info session hosted by Admissions Counselor, …
Gan’en Jie Kuaile! Happy Thanksgiving! It’s that time of year (traditionally) when most Americans will set aside time for gathering with family and friends, and express gratitude for the blessings of the previous year(s). “Picking up on this American holiday, Chinese …
The ACTCM Associate Academic Dean, Dr. Steve Given, was recently interviewed on Everyday Acupuncture, a podcast that features experienced practitioners speaking about how you can apply the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine in your everyday life. The podcast is hosted by …
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The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine at CIIS (ACTCM) has been leading the way toward a more holistic and healthy Bay Area since 1980. The Future of American Healthcare: Traditional Chinese Medicine in the current issue of Common Ground magazine highlights ACTCM programs, …
We’re excited to announce that Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Director and ACTCM Faculty Member Dr. Jun Wang has been named the China Project Research Fellow for the upcoming 2017-18 school year. The Soo Foundation has generously awarded a $55,000 research grant to …
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On Friday, May 19, 2017 ACTCM held its First Annual Pinning Ceremony at St. Teresa de Avila. It was a lovely celebration at which we were welcomed by our Executive Director, Lixin Huang. We honored faculty members Carla Wilson, Jung …
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