The National College of Natural Medicine, located in Portland, Oregon, focuses on training professionals in classical Chinese medicine. The programs incorporate hands-on educational practices and classroom work to provide an education that is individualized for each student. This college offers several degree programs, including a Master's of Acupuncture and a Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine. The objectives of the programs at NCNM are to engage students in understanding the traditional practices of Chinese medicine while immersing them in Chinese culture.
With two locations in California, San Jose and Santa Cruz, Five Branches University is a graduate school of traditional Chinese medicine. This school takes a unique approach to Chinese medicine by intertwining the practices of Chinese and Western medicine. The programs offered at Five Branches University include a Master's of Chinese Medicine, a Massage Certificate Program and International Studies. There is also a doctorate program for licensed acupuncturists wishing to continue their education.
The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco offers several different degree programs within the practice of traditional Chinese medicine. The degree programs include Master's of Traditional Medicine, Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and Certification in Dermatology. The American College of Traditional Medicine also offers several unique programs. These programs include Qigong training, which focuses on traditional exercises that promote energy, health and immune system function, and Asian body therapy, including the study of Shiatsu massage.
Yo San University, located in Los Angeles, California, offers both master's and doctorate programs for students wishing to practice traditional Chinese medicine. The master's degree is a four-year study that focuses on learning the traditions of Chinese medicine, practicing the techniques and finally becoming a practitioner. The doctoral program consists of 1,250 hours, which include 600 classroom hours and 650 clinical hours. The degree can be earned in 24 months. The coursework is done in six trimesters that cover topics such as Introduction to Western Medicine, Reproductive Medicine and Biomedical Theory.