Guest Student Visits and Personal Admissions Appointments

If Open House dates do not match your schedule contact the admissions office to arrange a date and time that is convenient for you.  A personal admissions appointment can be the best way to have your questions answered and to review your prior studies for transfer credit. Day, evening and weekend appointments are available. The Guest Student option is available on most Saturdays.

We are accepting applications for Winter Trimester 2012 which starts January 3, 2012.

Contact the admissions office for more information about our Guest Student Program. 

Visit NYCTCM's website for a schedule of Fall Open House events. 

The next Open House at NYCTCM in Mineola, NY is Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. 

To RSVP please call the Admissions Office at 516-739-1545 or email admissions@nyctcm.edu

Early Acceptance Tuition Credit for new and transfer students.

Apply by December 3, 2011 and be eligible for a 10% credit on your first trimester tuition.

NYCTCM offers an Early Acceptance Tuition Credit to newly matriculated students or transfer students in the amount of a 10% credit applied to their first trimester tuition. The qualifying date for the Early Admission Tuition Credit for Winter 2012 trimester is Dec. 3 2011.

A non-refundable tuition deposit of $500 is due at the time a candidate accepts an offer of early acceptance from NYCTCM for Winter 2012 trimester. The deposit is separate and apart from financial aid. The $500 deposit and 10% tuition credit apply to the tuition for a student's first trimester of study at NYCTCM. Financial aid students will see the adjustment reflected in their first trimester tuition charges. The student who is eligible for EATI must make a full non-refundable deposit of $500, no matter if the student is on financial aid.

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.

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Dear prospective students:

In behalf of the faculty and staff at NYCTCM, I welcome your interest in our combined Bachelor/Masters degree programs that prepare you to be a practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese herbology.

This is the 15^th anniversary of NYCTCM, which was established in 1996 by Dr. Chi Chow. Dr. Chow's vision was to have a school where students study Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) much as it is taught in China and to relate this approach to western medical practice.

I have been associated with the college as Academic Dean since its establishment. My approach to educating practitioners who excel is to provide a thorough foundation in Oriental Medicine theory through a practice-based learning program taught in a genuine TCM style. I view the expertise of our faculty and their authentic approach to teaching TCM as the strengths of our school. We have an outstanding TCM faculty averaging more than 20 years of experience in the integrative practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbology in China, with many having taught or done research there. In small classes these master practitioners mentor students in the philosophy and practice of Oriental Medicine.  They enjoy the challenge of teaching students the philosophical context of time-honored TCM classics as they role-model TCM practice in a contemporary medical setting. They are committed to working diligently to help you become a qualified, caring TCM practitioner. I continue to be pleased when I hear from so many of our 500 graduates affirming the strength of their understanding of TCM as a result of their studies at the college.

Compared with a 4000-year history as an integral part of medical practice in China, acupuncture has been recognized and accepted in America for only 38 years. But acupuncture and Chinese herbology have already been confirmed for their efficacy and safety, as well as for offering a cost-effective alternative within the American health care system, resulting in more and more Americans accessing this approach to promoting their health and wellness.

My vision for the college is to put NYCTCM in the forefront of the evolution of American acupuncture and Oriental Medicine education with a commitment to excellence. As a strong advocate of student participation in the educational experience, my door is open to share viewpoints and experiences that enable us to work with you and serve you effectively. With an exceptional TCM program that adapts to most schedules, I believe you will find NYCTCM the ideal place for you to access this profession as your new career.

 I look forward to welcoming you to the school.

With best regards,

Yemeng Chen, L.Ac., FICAE, President

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CLINICAL TRAINING

NYCTCM offers clinical training at four sites--at the Mineola campus and Manhattan Center clinics, at the Health & Wellness Center of SUNY Farmingdale, and at Gouverneur Healthcare Services, an urban hospital serving Lower Manhattan. The Mineola clinic contains a complete herbal dispensary with a state-of-the-art quality control system.

This series of clinical practice levels includes Clinical Observation, Clinical Assistantship, Junior Internship and Senior Internship. Before starting the Junior Internship, in Trimester 5 or 6 of the Acupuncture Program, or Trimester 6 or 7 of the Oriental Medicine Program, the student will have to take a Clinic Entrance Examination. In addition, before embarking on their Senior Internships, all students will have to pass a Clinical Skills Assessment Test and OM students will have to pass a test on herbal formulas.

Read more about New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Training for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine students.