Eastern School of Acupuncture & Traditional Medicine

Welcome!

The Eastern School's admissions policy, curriculum and activities are designed specifically to ensure that its students meet the requirements and have the educational basis to pass:

• New Jersey State Licensing Examination
• Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and
• Oriental Medicine Clean Needle Technique Course.
• National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Examination in Acupuncture, including the Acupuncture Portion and the Clean Needle Technique Portion.

The Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine is structured to train its students so that they can become highly qualified acupuncturists ready to take their places in clinics, hospitals, and private practices.

Library Facilities

The library at the Eastern School of Acupuncture is a valuable resource for students, faculty and the public. The library maintains books on Oriental medicine, Western medicine and other healing modalities, professional journals and videos. A computer for word-processing and Internet access is also available.

Student Clinic

The Eastern School provides a low-cost clinic by appointment for the public. The clinic gives students the opportunity to work with a broad spectrum of patients and health concerns. The students are supervised by licensed clinical faculty as they diagnose and treat patients to become more proficient in patient care. Third year students are required to participate in the clinic on a regular basis as part of their graduation requirements.

Local Community

The school is conveniently located in the scenic township of Montclair, offering easy access to New Jersey residents, as well as students residing in Pennsylvania, New York State and Connecticut. Artist and college community with museums, galleries, libraries, book stores, international restaurants and cafes.

Prerequisites

Students of the Eastern School of Acupuncture are required to have 60 college credits, and must submit official transcripts from the institution(s) of higher learning that they attended, as well as copies of licenses, when applicable. Additionally, all students must attend an interview with the Dean of Admissions after all documents and fees have been received.

Uniqueness

the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine represents the future in the education and practice of acupuncture in this country. The school honors the timeless wisdom of Oriental medicine, while incorporating new and useful ideas and practices from other prominent schools of thought. In addition, the school offers a unique approach to its curriculum, coordinating all facets of learning into a harmonious whole - each facet supporting the others. It all comes down to a deep commitment to serving the needs of its students.

Comments from a Graduate

"The Eastern School of Acupuncture offered me an unequivocal education in traditional healing arts. At ESA I experienced small class sizes, caring and extremely skilled instructors, and the chance to pursue studies of various forms of acupuncture styles. Other perks included the accommodating schedule and the location: the eclectic town of Montclair is perfect for students wishing to avoid the hassle of a big city school."

-June 2000 Graduate

Eastern School believes that the process of education is as important as its content. Therefore, it is equally committed to providing an intimate, supportive learning environment that responds to the needs of its students as candidates for its Diploma in Acupuncture, as potential practitioners of acupuncture and as individuals.

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.