Academy Of Oriental Medicine

The Academy of Oriental Medicine is located in Austin, Texas. Founded in August of 1993 by Stuart Watts, the institute was originally known as the Texas Acupuncture Institute. The academy offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in programs like acupuncture, integral studies, herbal studies and biomedical sciences. The academy also offers continuing education programs in acupuncture and massage therapy. The college also organizes and hosts an annual continuing education conference, the Southwest Symposium, on the shores of the Lady Bird Lake. The college also offers study abroad opportunities.

The Academy of Oriental Medicine is home to on-campus organizations like the AOMA Student Association. Students can also gain experience at the school’s clinic, where they offer various types of healthcare treatments to patients under the guidance of an industry professional, helping prepare the students for a career after graduation.

Academy Of Oriental Medicine Highlights

Where Academy Of Oriental Medicine stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Study abroad option

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Academy Of Oriental Medicine was 211 in 2007 (180 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Academy Of Oriental Medicine participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.