Doctoral Completion Program for Acupuncturists (DAIM)

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Doctoral Completion Program for Acupuncturists (DAIM)

Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley

United States of America, Berkeley

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Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley

United States of America , Berkeley

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 100

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 30 week(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 5,600 / total

Next Intake 2-Mar-2022

Doctoral Completion Program for Acupuncturists (DAIM)

About

This program is designed with your work schedule in mind; courses are scheduled over one weekend per month and can be completed in as little as two trimesters (30 weeks) or courses can be spread out for up to 4 trimesters.

Designed for current Acupuncturists who want to earn their doctorate & continue working full-time. Complete this program in as little as 30 weeks.

Graduate ready to:

Order and interpret labs and diagnostic imaging
Collaborate with other practitioners to provide patient care for complex diseases
Incorporate scholarship, research, evidence-based, and functional medicine into clinical practice
Apply Japanese diagnosis to prescribe classical herbal formulas
Utilize advanced Orthopedic care techniques such as trigger point acupuncture, Dr. Tan’s, & Master Tung’s needling systems
Publish a book or teach a CEU based on your Doctoral Research Project

*Please note, the title of this degree will change to DAc.CHM for graduates in 2023 and beyond.

AIMC’s Professional Doctorate Completion program is designed for current Acupuncturists with an MSOM or equivalent degree who want to achieve a doctoral education and expand their expertise while continuing to work full-time. The doctoral level competencies enable graduates to fully utilize the scope of practice of a California licensed acupuncturist, including, ordering and interpreting labs and diagnostic imaging, giving effective nutrition advice and exercise counseling, collaborating with other practitioners in patient care, and incorporating scholarship, research, evidence-based and functional medicine into clinical practice. Students will learn to utilize Japanese abdominal & pulse diagnosis with herbal medicine, Dr. Tan and Master Tung acupuncture for pain management, and other advanced, specialized treatment techniques.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

High school diploma or GED. AIMC Berkeley does not accept ability-to-benefit (ATB).
The minimum education requirements of 60-semester units (equivalent to 90 quarter units) of undergraduate work from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Applicants for the Dual Degree (MAc. & DAc.) program must have:

High school diploma or GED. AIMC Berkeley does not accept ability-to-benefit (ATB).
The minimum education requirements of 90-semester units (equivalent to 135 quarter units) of undergraduate work from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Fee Information

To celebrate the Doctorate Completion Track accreditation by ACAOM, we’re offering a discounted tuition of $350/unit to Alumni who enroll in Spring 2022! Tuition cost does not include fees, books, or equipment for the program. Approximate fees: $1105 Approximate books & equipment: $750 Partial tuition refunds are available for Externship clinic hours.

Tuition Fee

USD 5,600 / total

Application Fee

USD 100

How to Apply

1. APPLICATION PART 1

Write a 500-word essay describing the path that led you to pursue Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine as a profession.
Fill out Application Part 1 for either the Masters/Dual Degree.
Pay the $100-application fee and submit the form.
Begin to gather documents for application Part 2.

2. APPLICATION PART 2

Review this list & gather the appropriate documents before beginning Part 2 of the Masters/Dual Degree Application.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Government Issued ID
Official college transcripts sent directly to AIMC Berkeley (via an electronic transcript service) from all schools attended previously. Due to shelter-in-place, AIMC Admissions can only accept electronic transcripts. If for some reason this is not possible for the sending institution, please contact Admissions for advice and a plan of how to proceed. Paper transcripts may take up to two weeks additional processing time.
Two recommendation letters that speak to your academic ability, professionalism, compassion, maturity, and ability to complete the Master’s, Dual Degree, or Doctorate Completion program and become a successful practitioner. Letters can be from professional, educational, or personal contacts.

3. INTERVIEW

Once we receive all your items, Admissions will contact you to schedule an online interview. Online interviews are preferred but a phone interview may be available if you do not have access to an internet connection.