Atlantic Institute Of Oriental Medicine
Location and Contact Information
100 E Broward Blvd, Suite 100Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3510
USA
Main Tel: 9550000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is abbreviated as ATOM. The institute, which held its first class on October 18, 1994, was founded by Johanna Chu Yen, Michael C.J. Carey, and Betty Z. Shannon. ATOM, which confers bachelor’s and master’s degrees, offers programs in health sciences and traditional Chinese medicine. The institute also provides continuing education, and offers its students the opportunity to receive training in China.
The institute encourages students participation in community programs related to Chinese culture and heritage. ATOM attracts a large number of international students. It has a student clinic, where students, under the guidance of an industry professional, offer various types of healthcare treatments to patients.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Atlantic Institute:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Los Angeles, CA | 139 |
| 2 | Dongguk University Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 187 |
| 3 | New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Mineola, NY | 129 |
| 4 | Florida College of Integrative Medicine | Orlando, FL | 143 |
| 5 | Pinnacle Career Institute | Kansas City, MO | 664 |
| 6 | Heritage Institute-Ft Myers | Fort Myers, FL | 819 |
| 7 | Oregon College of Oriental Medicine | Portland, OR | 296 |
| 8 | Career Networks Institute | Orange, CA | 609 |
| 9 | Midwest College of Oriental Medicine | Chicago, IL | 156 |
| 10 | Life Chiropractic College-West | Hayward, CA |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 26 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 26 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 101 in 2009-2010 (296 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 16% of enrolled students and graduate students are 84%.
Students under 25 years old represent 11% of the student body. About 26% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Atlantic Institute offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Acupuncture
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