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Seminar 2 - 50 Years Acupuncture on 30 Acupoints Application For Common Illnesses 

Speaker:  Professor Shi Xue Min, with English translation

Date & Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sat; Sun,  12/03/11 - 12/04/2011

NCCAOM PDA Points:14

Location: New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mineola, NY

About the Speaker: 
Professor Shi Xue-min is a highly honored acupuncturist and an academician, with a distinguished record of over 50 years in the field. Professor Shi's remarkable accomplishments are well-founded in the ancient theories of Chinese medicine. He is known as the 'Father of Acupuncture.'  Prof. Shi Xue-min is the academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the chief physician, and the honorary president of First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He simultaneously holds some posts of the vice director of Chinese Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, president of Tianjin Society of Acupuncture and moxibustion, vice-president of Clinical Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion of China, advisor of European Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, consultant of American International Oriental Medical Foundation, the highest consultant of American College of TCM and Research Institute of TCM, and the first vice-president of Chinese Traditional Medical Research Institute of Bayer, Germany.

Prof. Shi Xue-min is a famous expert in the acupuncturology at home and abroad. In the recent forty years, he has done much work for the development and building of acupuncture and moxibustion in the world and has outstanding achievements. His laboratory research of various means and gene level on the action mechanism of acupuncture has taken the research of apoplexy treated with acupuncture deep into a new level. He was won 15 awards and 2 patents on the state, ministerial and municipal levels, published 12 works and more than 30 theses, and won 19 honorable titles on the state and municipal levels. He was elected an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 1999.

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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