Program Overview
The purpose of the acupuncture and oriental medicine program is to provide the highest quality comprehensive and professional education in the five branches of traditional oriental medicine: acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui Na, Chinese nutritional therapeutics, and Tai Chi / Qi Gong.
Through classroom instruction and extensive clinical experiences, woven into the program from the start, National University is dedicated to teaching the wisdom of classical acupuncture and oriental medicine as it continues to be informed by contemporary medical knowledge. The programs emphasize an integrative and holistic approach to health care, incorporating instruction in clinical western medicine in order that our graduates may practice confidently in a wide range of clinical settings. We hold the core values of integrity and compassion in the practice of medicine in the greatest esteem, and seek to graduate students who wish to engage in it at the highest levels.
