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Touro College School of Health Sciences
http://www.touro.edu/
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Touro College Main Campus
27 West 23 Street
New York,
NY
10010
United States
212-463-0400 ext 553 - phone
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Programs Offered at Touro College School of Health Sciences
- Master of Science in Acupuncture
- Master of Science in Oriental Medicine
- Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences
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About Touro College School of Health Sciences
Touro College, a leader in health sciences education, offers programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine allowing students to attend a graduate program in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine at a regionally accredited, not-for-profit college with strong resources in health sciences education and a profound commitment to the traditions of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Students receive clinical training in a hospital setting, and in Touro College’s on site acupuncture center.
GRADUATE PROGRAM IN ORIENTAL MEDICINE
The Graduate Program in Oriental Medicine is formed for the purpose of educating highly qualified and professional practitioners of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. In order to do this the school offers two combined degree programs:
BPS/MS in Acupuncture (144.5 credits)
BPS/MS in Oriental medicine (183.5 credits).
Both programs require 10 semesters of full time study to complete. The format for each program is a traditional fifteen-week semester. The programs involve clinical training conducted over a period of 7 semesters. The broader program in Oriental medicine is designed to accommodate the student who wishes to fully understand the practice of Oriental medicine and Chinese herbal medicine in particular.
Both curricula embody the commitment of the program and its faculty to providing comprehensive instruction in the principles and practices of classical and modern acupuncture and Oriental medicine. In particular, attention is given to establishing a strong grounding in the application of traditional theory and diagnostic practices so that students can fully utilize the rich collection of therapeutic approaches available to them in the tradition of Oriental medicine. The faculty encourages the student to establish mastery of traditional diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in order to build their confidence as clinicians.
As part of the School of Health Sciences at Touro College, the Graduate Program in Oriental Medicine has access to the resources used by Touro College to support its programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Occupational Therapy.
These programs deliver instruction in basic and biomedical sciences consistent with the standards already established within the School of Health Sciences, while simultaneously providing outstanding training in the practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. The goal is to prepare graduates of either program to become confident and competent professionals who can choose to practice independently or as clinical partners in conventional medical settings.
The program offers small class sizes and a very experienced and dedicated faculty. The open door policy of its administration and faculty provides a supportive environment for students who are committed to their study of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
CURRICULUM
The organization of the curriculum within both the Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture programs is designed to help the student build the knowledge base and set of skills required to become a competent and successful professional in the field of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. The courses are organized in a sequence that promotes the orderly and effective acquisition of knowledge in support of effective clinical practice.
Both programs of study are divided into three distinct phases. The first phase is a “foundation” or pre-clinical phase during which students establish a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine as well as basic and biomedical sciences. The first phase of the program culminates with entry into the clinic as an observer and the Clinic Entrance Examination.
Students who successfully complete the Clinic Entrance Examination enter the second phase or “skill building” phase of the program, which is focused on developing strong clinical skills through the integration of previously acquired knowledge with practical and didactic coursework and the experience of clinical assistantships. The goal of this phase is to prepare the students for their internship year by strengthening their skills, knowledge and clinical confidence. Students work actively in both hands-on and classroom settings to develop skills in clinical reasoning, physical assessment (using both Oriental and biomedical paradigms), Oriental medicine diagnosis and treatment delivery. At the end of the “skill building” phase the student takes a comprehensive Pre-internship Examination to qualify for entry into the third or “internship” phase of the program.
The “internship” phase of the program is dedicated to supporting students in providing direct patient care and forming a professional identity as independent clinicians in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. During the year of the internship, students spend approximately 20 hours each week in the clinic setting seeing their own patients and receiving guidance from clinical faculty. In addition, advanced coursework in a variety of areas including clinical integration of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, medicine, research design and classic texts provides a strong foundation for current clinical practice and future professional growth. The third phase of the program culminates in the Pre-Graduation Examination which qualifies the student for graduation.
ACCREDITATION
The Master of Science in Acupuncture and the Master of Science in Oriental Medicine programs at Touro College’s Graduate Program in Oriental Medicine are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), which is the recognized accrediting agency for the approval of programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners. ACAOM is located at Maryland Trade Center #3, 7501 Greenway Center Dr., Ste. 820, Greenbelt, MD 20770; phone (301) 313 - 0855; fax (301) 313 - 0912.
LICENSURE
Students become eligible for licensure in New York State and other states upon completion of either the Oriental Medicine or Acupuncture Program, by successfully passing the certification examination provided by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and by acceptance of their application by the New York State Department of Education. Students intending to achieve licensure in other states should communicate directly with licensing boards to establish their requirements.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applications are reviewed on the basis of standards for admission to Touro College and the Graduate Program in Oriental Medicine. Decisions on admission are made by a committee of faculty based on assessment of the applicant’s past academic performance, potential for success in the program and profession, and evidence of their commitment to their proposed course of study.
Satisfactory completion of 60 transferable credits (30 credits of which must be in the liberal arts and sciences) completed with a grade of C or better and earned at an appropriately accredited college or university or its equivalent is required for admission to the program. Documentation of coursework completed abroad may require verification and analysis by a service specializing in the evaluation of transcripts. The minimum cumulative GPA typically considered is 2.5.
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