Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego

Welcome to San Diego

Join us at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine to study acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, integrative medicine, and massage.

Pacific College offers students an education rooted in a strong theoretical foundation that is complemented by hands-on learning in our on-site clinic. You will have the opportunity to treat different types of patients, and put your classroom knowledge into practice. This practical application combined with a wide array of student services and outreach opportunities makes Pacific College an experience of both learning and personal growth.

San Diego's Programs

• Master of Science Traditional Oriental Medicine, MSTOM
• Bachelor of Science in Asian Holistic Health and Massage, BS
• Associate in Science (Massage Therapy/Asian Bodywork), AS
• Associate of Applied Science in Holistic Health Science, AAS
• Massage Therapist / Asian Bodywork Certificate
• Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, DAOM

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), and the professional master's and doctoral degree programs of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine are accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM).

Top 10 Reasons to Attend Pacific College

• 1. Educational Excellence
  • Receive training in the integrative medicine approach, learning the best from both Eastern and Western medicine theories. Your education will be enhanced with hands-on training that will prepare you for a career after graduation.
    
    
• 2. Professional Degrees from Associates to Doctorate
  • From an associate's degree to a doctorate, you can learn the basics of Oriental medicine and massage, and continue to grow your skills all in one place.
    
    
• 3. Hands-on Training
  • As a treating intern, you will gain first-hand knowledge of working in a clinic. You will have the opportunity to work at both our college clinic, and our off-site externships located at hospitals, clinics, and designated treatment site.
    
    
• 4. Experienced Faculty
  • Benefit by learning from our varied academic community that includes acupuncturists, medical doctors, massage therapists, herbalists, chiropractors, homeopaths, and Taoist practitioners.
    
    
• 5. Community Involvement
  • Each year you will have the opportunity to treat the general public during various health and wellness events including Chinese New Year, Vietnam Veterans Stand Down, Great American Smoke-out, and various expos. Additionally, students can partake in the school's off campus free clinics. Benefit from being a part of the community and assisting in times of need. In the past, our students have treated survivors of 9/11 and evacuees of the San Diego fires of 2003 and 2007. You will be prepared to become a part of the next generation of healers.

• 6. Personal Growth Opportunities
  • Take advantage of our yoga, tai ji, tai push hands, meditation, and martial arts classes. Each semester you will have the opportunity to try something new as our class choices change term to term.
    
    
• 7. Many Scheduling Options
  • Attend either full time or part-time with day, evening, and weekend courses offered to help balance your work and academic schedule.
    
    
• 8. Financial Aid & Scholarships
  • If you qualify for federal student aid, you may receive tuition assistance for the majority of our degree programs. As a student you can apply for various outside scholarships based both on financial need and academic merit.
    
    
• 9. Career Development
  • As a graduate you will benefit from our alumni career services, continuing education opportunities, and job placement assistance.
    
    
• 10. Alumni Networking
  • After graduation you will be able to connect to our alumni network and forums. By interacting with our alumni, you will have the opportunity to share treatment protocols, business advice, case studies, and job opportunities while building a true community of healers.

A Career in Oriental Medicine and Massage

At Pacific College, we fully prepare students to transition from academia into the real world.

Who is hiring our grads? Here is a list of just a few:

• Pomerado Hospital	• Lutheran Hospital
• US Healthworks	• NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
• Paradise Valley Hospital	• Beth Israel Hospital
• St. Jude Medical Center	• Veteran's Administration Hospital
• Northshore University	• New York City Fire Department
• Cancer Center at Queen's Medical Center	• Betty Ford Center
• Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine	• Stamford Hospital
• Steiner Cruise Lines	• Queens Ford Medical Center
• Columbia Presbyterian Hospital	• Acupuncturists Without Borders
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center	• Exhale Spa

Our Locations

San Diego Campus
7445 Mission Valley Rd., Ste 105, San Diego, CA 92108

New York Campus
915 Broadway, 2^nd Floor, New York, NY 10010

Chicago Campus
65 East Wacker Place, 21^st Floor, Chicago, IL 60601