About New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
History
NYCTCM was started in 1996 by Dr. Chi Chow. Dr. Chow felt that the New York City area had need for a school which taught Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) much as it is taught in China, and which at the same time could help students relate this approach to Western medical practice. Her vision included small classes, master-apprentice type teaching relationships in clinic, and the flexibility to accommodate students’ schedules by offering classes mostly on weekends. From its first trimester in Spring of 1996, NYCTCM has embodied this approach.
Mission Statement
The mission of the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is to prepare compassionate practitioners who are solidly grounded in the tradition of Chinese medicine, who are able to integrate this tradition within the Western health care system, and who have a spirit of innovation that enables them to adapt a 4000-year-old medicine to 21st-century needs.
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傳道承業
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啟迪新知
NYCTCM Core Values
COMPASSION - In addition to knowledge of TCM theory and mastery of techniques necessary to apply that theory, NYCTCM graduates will bring the emotional qualities of empathy, respect and compassion to all their treatment sessions.
TRADITION - NYCTCM graduates will have a thorough understanding of and deep respect for traditional Chinese principles of treatment, including their cultural and philosophical context.
INTEGRATION - NYCTCM graduates will have a fundamental understanding of the Western medical approach, and will be able to integrate their practice of TCM within the Western health care system.
INNOVATION - NYCTCM graduates will have a spirit of innovation that enables them to adapt a 4000-year-old medicine to 21st-century needs.
Educational Objectives
- Graduates of NYCTCM will be able to evaluate a patient’s condition, decide on the most effective treatment strategy, and provide TCM treatment to the patient.
- Graduates of NYCTCM will qualify to sit for and be able to pass the NCCAOM examination, as well as be able to meet all state requirements for licensure.
- Graduates of NYCTCM will have a fundamental understanding of the Western medical approach.
- Graduates of NYCTCM will understand the Chinese cultural and philosophical context to the basic TCM training and will be able to integrate it into their practices.
- Graduates of NYCTCM will be able to set up a successful and ethical practice which affects the community in positive ways.
NYCTCM Programs
NYCTCM currently offers three programs through which it seeks to fulfill the above objectives:
- A three-year Bachelor of Professional Studies / Master of Science in Health Science / Acupuncture Program, which prepares students for licensure and professional practice of Acupuncture.
- A four-year Bachelor of Professional Studies / Master of Science in Health Science / Oriental Medicine Program, which prepares students for licensure and professional practice of both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology.
- An Herbal Certificate Program, designed for licensed acupuncturists or graduates from an accredited Acupuncture Program, which prepares students to sit for the NCCAOM Chinese Herbology examination.
Accreditation
NYCTCM was granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) in May of 2002. This means that our students can qualify for financial aid, can sit without restriction for the NCCAOM examinations, and can qualify for licensure in almost every state in the U.S. In addition, in April of 2003 the New York State Education Department granted to NYCTCM the authority to confer Masters' degrees.
Authorizations - Masters Degrees, Financial Aid and Admission of International Students
NYCTCM has been approved by the New York State Education Department and was granted an absolute charter on November 9, 2001. On April 29, 2003, the Board of Regents authorized NYCTCM to confer the Bachelor of Professional Studies and Master of Science degrees. The professional Masters program in acupuncture and Masters program in Oriental Medicine of the New York College of Traditional Chinese 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 7501 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 820, Greenbelt, MD 20770, 301/313-0855; fax 301/313-0912.
NYCTCM has been approved by the U.S. Department of Education and the New York State Education Department to administer financial aid programs, and has been authorized by the Department of Homeland Security to grant admission to full-time students from foreign countries.
Local Community
NYCTCM is located in Mineola, NY, halfway between the north and south shores of Long Island, and only a 30-minute railway trip from Manhattan. Mineola itself has a small-town feel, yet offers the conveniences of a city—restaurants, shopping, and well-connected public transportation.
Public Transportation
NYCTCM is only three blocks from the Mineola railroad station, a main stop on the Long Island Railroad. There are also convenient bus connections to Queens and other Long Island communities.
Non-discrimination Policy
It is the policy of NYCTCM that there shall be no discrimination with respect to educational and employment opportunities, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs offered by the College because of a student’s sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin, creed, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, liability for any military service or any other legally protected status under applicable law. All inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations may be referred to NYCTCM’s Title IX Coordinator (Dr. James Bare, 155 First Street, Mineola, NY 11501, 516-739-1545, email : or directly to the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.
Board of Trustees
The NYCTCM Board of Trustees was established on April 24, 1996. It consists of eleven members who provide adequate representation of the public interest. It is within the scope of the Board of Trustees to direct the accomplishment of the purpose for which the institution was founded (see MIssion Statement).
The Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing policies, short and long range planning, appointing and reviewing the performance of the president, developing financial resources, approving major expenditures, and exercising ultimate and general control over the institution’s affairs. In addition, the Board of Trustees reviews the effectiveness of the institution and determines the employment and retention of staff in accordance with required needs. The Board convenes regularly as needed, and meets once a year for a review of purpose, educational evaluation, and planning.
The NYCTCM Catalog has the names of current members of the Board of Trustees.
Administration
The Administration carries out the day-to-day running of the school, and is charged with ensuring that all of the resources of the school are devoted to achievement of its stated purpose. The members of the Administration are as listed below.
Dr. Yemeng Chen, President
Dr. James Bare, Administrative Dean
Dr. Sunny Shen, Academic Dean
Administrative Staff
Ms. Gail Auricchio, Admissions Manager
Ms. Ling Ling Chang, Operations Manager / Library Coordinator
Ms. Susan Su, Records Manager
Ms. Kathy (Kuei) Zhou, CPA, Financial Director
Ms. Lily Zou, Accountant/Bursar
Ms. Lucy Ceng, Manhattan Facility Manager
Ms. Anna Hsiung, Financial Aid Coordinator
Ms. Kaitlyn Mitchell, Student Services Coordinator
Academic Staff
Dr. Libang Zhang, Director, Oriental Medicine Program / Chair of Chinese Herbology Department
Dr. Yongshun Bei, Clinic Director
Ms. Yiping Zhao, Clinic Manager
Dr. Sharon Zhao, Chair of TCM Foundations Department
Dr. Yongshun Bei, Chair of Acupuncture Department
Dr. Joseph Tu, Chair of Biomedicine Department
Dr. Bin Xu, Continuing Education Coordinator
Trimester Dates
| Trimester | Class Begins | Class Ends | |
|---|---|---|---|
Academic Calendar Subject to Change |
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| Fall 2011 | September 6 | December 18 | |
| Winter 2012 | January 2 | April 15 | |
| List of Official Holidays of NYCTCM | |||
Consumer Information
Campus Security Report
As mandated by the U.S. Department of Education, by October 1 of every year NYCTCM publishes and distributes to all enrolled students and current employees its annual campus security report. NYCTCM also compiles and submits to the USDE on a yearly basis statistics on campus crime. The NYCTCM Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the USDE. In addition, students can view the USDE website where such statistics are available for perusal— http://ope.ed.gov/security/index.asp. The Administrative Dean is authorized to provide such statistics for NYCTCM; he can be reached at 516-739-1545 ext. 22.
Graduation Rate
The graduation rate is the percentage of students who have completed the program in the most recent graduating cohort. These statistics are tabulated each year and submitted to ACAOM as part of the school’s yearly report. The graduation rate for NYCTCM in its most recent (2010) report was 91%. For current graduation rates, please contact the Administrative Dean at 516-739-1545 ext. 22.
FERPA – Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
NYCTCM, following the Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, has set requirements to protect the privacy of students’ academic records. NYCTCM annually notifies students of their rights under FERPA and the procedure for exercising their rights to inspect and review education records. The school also maintains a record in student files listing to whom personally identifiable information was disclosed and the legitimate interests the parties had in obtaining the information (excepting school officials with a legitimate educational interest or the obtaining of directory information).
Revised 12/19/11
NYCTCM Acupuncture School in MIneola, Long Island, New York with an additional site in New York City