Important Visits to NYCTCM
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine was proud to host the honorable Dr. Shi Xue-Min, also known as the ‘Father of Acupuncture’, for a 2-day CEU seminar in New York
Dr. Shi Xue-Min: China’s Treasure
Dr. Shi Xue-Min is known as China’s Treasure for his remarkable accomplishments in Chinese medicine. His leitmotiv is “Health is the greatest wealth for human beings.” Following his vision, Dr. Shi established the worldwide largest acupuncture and teaching hospital – the First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine where he serves as honorary president today.
Since the early 1970s, over two million stroke patients have been treated at the hospital using Dr. Shi’s XNKQ method. Dr. Shi himself has performed clinical treatment and research on more than one hundred thousand stroke patients. Dr. Shi is the recipient of numerous awards and has published more than 30 articles and authored 40 books.
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Dr. Angela Tu, the President of the National Federation of Chinese TCM Organizations, honored NYCTCM with a visit at the Annivesary Celebration.
The Board of Trustees gathered in June 2011 to celebrate NYCTCM's 15th Anniversary.
Mr. Donald Chu, the President & CEO of Tronex Company, was an Honoree at the NYCTCM 15th Annivesary Celebration.
New York State Assembly Woman Grace Meng gave a speech congratulating NYCTCM.
Librada Carroll, a representative of Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, presented a Proclamation to NYCTCM
Prof. En-Xiang Chao, Chief-Physician in China-Japan Freindship Hospital, Beijing, China and the Chair of the Lung-System Diseases Committee, China Association of Chinese Medicine was a guest speaker at NYCTCM's 15th Anniversary Celebration in June 2011.
Prof. Guan-Yuan Jin, President of International Instittute of Holistic Medicine, Milwaukee, Winsconsin, was a guest speaker at NYCTCM's 15th Anniversary Celebration in June 2011.
Dr. Chi Chow, NYCTCM Founder, came to the Anniversary Celebration
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See more photos from NYCTCM's 15th Anniversary Celebration on the Anniversary page.
Prof. Bernadette Li, Director of the Insittue of Asian Studies, St. John's University, was invited as a guest speaker in the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Commencement Ceremony for the Graduating Class of 2010.
President Yemeng Chen presented a lecture on "Acupuncture Education & Program Curriculum in the US" in November 2010.
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Dr. Yemneg Chen had a presentation about his study on Sinew Channel Theory Utilized in Acupuncture Treatment for Whiplash-Associated Disorders in the World Federation of Acupuncture- Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) 2010 International Acupuncture Conference in US, San Francisco, November 2010. NYCTCM was one of Co-Sponsors.
Yongjaing Xi presented his unique acupuncture needle techniques in NYCTCM in May 2010. Dr. Xi was the Editor-in-Chief of the Acupuncture Needle Techniques, one of China's national textbooks for acupuncture program in the1980's.
Yoshiaki Omura, M.D., Sc.D., the President of the International College of Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics, was invited as a guest speaker in the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Commencement Ceremony for the Graduating Class of 2009.
Chair of the Professional Ethics & Disciplinary Committee of National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Michael Taromina, ESQ. was invited as a guest speaker in the Commencement Ceremony for the Graduating Class of 2008.
In May 2009, the Father of Head Acupuncture, Prof. Shunfa Jiao, demonstrated his head acupuncture techniques for NYCTCM students.
President Chen presented a plaque to Prof. Yao Tong, the Director of School of Chinese Medicine, the University of Hong Kong.
President Yemeng Chen was invited to make a speech in the 5th Pang Dingyuan's International Integrative Medicine Symposium sponsored by the University of Hong Kong, School of Chinese Medicine in December 2008.
Prof. Shuangqing Zhai, the Acdemic Dean of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Prof. Junhui Kong, the Depute-Director of the College of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, visited NYCTCM and presented lectures about Nei Jing and TCM Psychology.
Professor Shi of Chinese Acupuncture Society lectures 
In April 2007, Vice President of the Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion Society and Academician of China National Academy of Engineering, Prof. Xueming Shi, lectured at NYCTCM and was invited to be a Visiting Professor of NYCTCM.
Professor Jiang Zhu of Beijing University visits NYCTCM 
In May 2007, Dean of Acupuncture College of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Prof. Jiang Zhu visited NYCTCM and established a cooperative relationship between two colleges.
Professor Huang presents his special needling demonstration at NYCTCM
In June 2007, 87-year-old world well-known expert of acupuncture, Prof. Xianming Huang presented his special acupuncture needling demonstration.
Tai Chi Day sign
Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi participates in Tai Chi
World Tai Chi Champion Mr. Sitan Chen instructs Tai Chi class
NYCTCM staff at Tai Chi Day
Dr. Edward Entine, an instructor at NYCTCM, instructs a Tai Chi Class
Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi and College President Yemeng Chen
On October 18 New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NYCTCM) and Nassau County, as part of the Healthy Nassau program, co-sponsored Tai Chi Day at Eisenhower Park in Nassau County. NYCTCM staff taught Tai Chi to about 70 participants.
Here are some photographs from Tai Chi Day
Dr. Qing Yuan lectures about treating autism and ADHD with acupuncture
In February 2008, Professor of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Qing Yuan lectured at NYCTCM about acupuncture applied to treat Autism and ADHD.
New York State Assemblywoman (D-22nd District) Ellen Young met Dr. Libang Zhang, NYCTCM OM Program Director, on August 9, 2008
Charles P. Wang speaks at 2005 Commencement
President of China AIDS Fund Inc., Former President of China Institute in America, Inc., and Former Vice Chair of the United States Commission of Civil Rights, Mr. Charles P. Wang was invited as a guest speaker in the Commencement Ceremony for the Graduating Class of 2005.
Judge Dana Winslow speaks at 2005 Commencement
Chair of Association of Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Honorable Judge F. Dana Winslow was invited as a guest speaker in the Commencement Ceremony for the Graduating Class of 2006.
Ming Jin, PH. D. speaks at NYCTCM's 2007 Commencement
President of the United Alliance of the New York State Licensed Acupuncturists, Ming Jin, Ph.D., was invited as a guest speaker in the Commencement Ceremony for the Graduating Class of 2007.
updated December 10, 2011


















