Oregon College Of Oriental Medicine

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.

Oregon College Of Oriental Medicine Highlights

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

• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Study abroad option

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Oregon College Of Oriental Medicine was 239 in 2007 (219 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Oregon College 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.