Welcome to AOMA!

Students at AOMA benefit directly from the school's strong reputation. Since its founding in 1993, AOMA has grown rapidly in size and reputation, drawing students from around the nation and from around the world.

Programs of Study:

AOMA is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the master's and doctoral degrees.

Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (MAcOM)

Earn your masters degree in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. AOMA's comprehensive curriculum facilitates students' development into skilled, experienced, and compassionate practitioners. World-renowned faculty and supportive staff are committed to guiding students through this transformational journey.

Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM)

AOMA has one of the most exciting and innovative DAOM programs in the country. It is the only program East of the West Coast. The modular format with a week long intensive twice per quarter is designed for you to sustain your success and continue building your practice.

At AOMA, you will develop skills in pain management and the accompanying psychosocial concerns. Further depth is accomplished through the necessary leadership skills to assist change and transformation in your patient population.

AOMA is a leader in acupuncture and Chinese medical education, health care, and policy-making. The institution offers a rigorous curriculum, internationally renowned faculty, study abroad opportunities, demonstrated student success, and a supportive community in a dynamic city.

Rigorous and Comprehensive Master's Curriculum

Each of the program's core components promotes mastery of an essential element of Chinese medicine through classroom theory and over 900 hours of hands-on clinical training

• Acupuncture
• Chinese Herbal Medicine
• Biomedical Sciences
• Clinical Internship
• Mind-Body Studies
• Asian Bodywork Therapy
• Practice Management

Internationally Recognized Faculty

AOMA's faculty includes acupuncturists, herbalists, physicians, naturopaths, chiropractors, pharmacists, and PhDs in a variety of areas. The cultural and academic diversity of the faculty adds another dimension to the educational experience of students.

Students learn from faculty who are:

• internationally recognized for their research and teaching,
• engaged in clinical practice, with decades of clinical experience to inform their teaching,
• authors of textbooks and articles, and
• at the forefront of the practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine both in the United States and around the world.

Study Abroad

AOMA offers a study-abroad program in China as a part of an ongoing collaboration with Chengdu University of Traditional Oriental Medicine. This biannual program gives students the opportunity to spend several weeks studying in China.

Success of AOMA Alumni

AOMA graduates are successful economically, socially, and personally. More than 90 % of AOMA graduates receive licensure within one year of graduation and 95% of graduates work in the field of Chinese medicine.

AOMA works actively to promote the success of its graduates including working to create employment opportunities for acupuncturists within the Austin area and beyond. A career in acupuncture and Chinese medicine gives you the independence to travel the world. AOMA alumni are practicing in 37 states and in five countries.

Community in Austin, TX

AOMA is fortunate to find itself encircled by many diverse communities in which our students actively participate. Students find ample avenues available to sustain their growth both personally and professionally as healers in a city noted for supporting a healthy lifestyle.

A vibrant and dynamic city, Austin was named one of the Best Places to Live by U.S. News and World Report in 2009, and cited by Time Magazine in 2010 as "a model of hope" for national economic recovery. Austin boasts:

• a renowned quality of life and moderate cost of living,
• exceptionally vibrant music and cultural scenes,
• open green spaces, warm climate, beautiful Hill Country scenery, and
• a distinctive, laid-back lifestyle.

Austin is a home to world-class research institutions and is a high-tech hub with major employers like Apple and Dell, and is host to the famous South by Southwest and Austin City Limits festivals.