Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization Program (MAcCHM)
Master of Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine (MAcCHM)
The Master of Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine (MAcCHM) at the University of East-West Medicine prepares future healthcare professionals through comprehensive education in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, biomedical sciences, and supervised clinical practice.
The program can be completed in as little as 36 months (9 semesters) and includes 3,180 total training hours (180 units), combining classroom instruction with extensive hands-on clinical experience.
Program Overview
- 36-month full-time program (9 semesters)
- 180 total academic units
- 3,180 total instructional hours
- 2,220 hours of classroom instruction
- 960 hours of supervised clinical training
- Year-round semester schedule
- Maximum completion time: 6 years
- Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medical sciences
- Comprehensive examinations before clinical advancement and graduation
Curriculum Highlights
Students progress through a carefully structured curriculum where each semester builds upon previous knowledge. Coursework includes:
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory
- Acupuncture
- Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Tuina & Acupressure
- Tai Ji Quan
- Qi Gong
- Biomedical Sciences
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Practice Management
- Supervised Clinical Internship
Program Goals
- Prepare graduates for successful careers in Traditional Chinese and Integrative Medicine.
- Develop clinical competency through supervised patient care.
- Prepare students for California Acupuncture Licensure and national certification.
- Support graduates in advancing integrative healthcare through professional practice.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the MAcCHM program will be able to:
- Demonstrate professional ethics and regulatory compliance.
- Evaluate patients using Traditional Chinese Medicine and biomedical diagnostic principles.
- Develop evidence-informed treatment plans.
- Perform acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments safely and effectively.
- Communicate professionally with patients and healthcare providers.
- Apply critical thinking and clinical reasoning in patient care.
- Recognize when referral to other healthcare professionals is appropriate.
- Demonstrate the competencies required for licensure examinations.
- Provide patient-centered, integrative healthcare.
Assessment Methods
Student learning is evaluated through a combination of:
- Comprehensive examinations
- Clinical performance evaluations
- Case studies
- Research projects
- Written assignments
- Practical demonstrations
- Community outreach activities
- Class presentations
- Faculty observations