Oregon College Of Oriental Medicine
Location and Contact Information
10525 SE Cherry Blossom DrPortland, OR 97216
USA
Main Tel: (503) 253-3443
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, located in Portland, Oregon, was founded in 1983. Commonly abbreviated as OCOM, the college offers students with specialized education in the field of oriental medicine. Students can opt for programs that lead to either a master’s degree or a doctoral degree. The courses offered by the institute include acupuncture and oriental medicine. A number of research projects are undertaken by the college in field of oriental medicine and its practical applications. Some of the research projects include Acupuncture for Post Operative Cancer Care and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Temporomandibular Disorder.
OCOM has an active student life and a number of student organizations and clubs, which include the Professional Development Club and the Research Club. The monthly student newsletter of OCOM is called the oCOMPOST. Deserving students are offered financial aid by OCOM in the form of the Trustees Scholarship program.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.
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 Oregon College Of Oriental Medicine:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | 181 |
| 2 | Tri-State College of Acupuncture | New York, NY | 169 |
| 3 | New England School of Acupuncture | Newton, MA | 191 |
| 4 | Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Denver, CO | 96 |
| 5 | Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences | New York, NY | 578 |
| 6 | Five Branches University | Santa Cruz, CA | 289 |
| 7 | Southwest Acupuncture College-Boulder | Boulder, CO | 116 |
| 8 | Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Los Angeles, CA | 139 |
| 9 | Southwest Acupuncture College-Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | 82 |
| 10 | New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Mineola, NY | 129 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 62 | 1 |
| Doctorate | 15 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 12 |
Students
Student enrollment was 296 in 2009-2010 (384 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 9% of the student body. About 22% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Oregon College Of Oriental Medicine offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Acupuncture
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