Video: Passion Precedes Practice – A Talk with ACTCM Student Justin Shin

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 the start of his 3rd year in the DACM program and being the first TCM student to intern at UCSF Osher Hospital, he’s passionate about sharing the importance of having an integrated health system. While his practice in TCM and Western Medicine has helped him move forward with his goals, he states that passion toward serving patients is one of the most important elements needed to be successful at ACTCM.


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About American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) has provided affordable, quality health care to the public and trained professionals in acupuncture, massage and Chinese medicine since 1980. In addition to its graduate curriculum, ACTCM offers continuing education, public education, community outreach and clinical services in acupuncture and herbal medicine. ACTCM has been the recipient of many awards for its curriculum, faculty and clinic, and has been voted “Best of the Bay” by both the San Francisco Weekly and the San Francisco Bay Guardian. ACTCM is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is a private, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization