The American College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM)
First Professional Doctorate (DACM)

San Francisco, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Certificate

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The First Professional Doctorate (DACM) is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their practical knowledge and research skills. This doctorate emphasizes application in fields like education, healthcare, and business. You'll engage with current industry challenges and develop innovative solutions applicable to your work environment. The program offers personalized mentorship and access to extensive resources to support your academic journey.

Career Outcomes: Graduates of the DACM can advance into higher-level positions within their fields. Possible career paths include leadership roles in organizations, consultancy, or academia, where they can influence practice and policy through research and expertise.

Our first professional doctorate is an exciting new degree program for people who wish to enter the acupuncture and Chinese medicine field at the doctoral level and do not have prior training in acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

When acupuncture is an increasingly valued treatment in mainstream care for patient wellness, acupuncturists need to be equipped with the knowledge, communication, and research skills to work with other healthcare professionals effectively. Our Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) degree incorporates our master’s Chinese medicine curriculum, acupuncture therapeutics, herbal medicine, biomedicine, and clinical training with an additional focus on integrative and collaborative healthcare, research literacy, and evidence-informed practices.

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