Contemporary Oriental Medicine

Contemporary Oriental Medicine (COM) is a modern paradigm which incorporates the strengths of diverse traditional practice into a single workable model, characterized by an emphasis on diagnosis and lifestyle. COM exceeds state educational standards, enabling practitioners to collaborate effectively with Western Medicine professionals. More importantly, COM allows for the delivery of highly effective and compassionate health care in the best tradition of Oriental Medicine.

The vast array of Oriental Medicine treatment modalities available today can be confusing to those students who must choose a study path. To address this complexity, COM strives to integrate the best features of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Five-Element Model, and other diverse traditions, providing practitioners with a solid foundation for their practice.

Located in Gainesville, Florida, Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine provides the ideal environment and resources for acupuncture students. Co-founded in 2001 by Dr Leon Hammer, DRCOM aims to disseminate and propagate his extensive clinical experience and decades of study.

Unique among acupuncture schools, Dragon Rises College offers its students a complete and far-reaching education, enabling them to become competent, confident and successful acupuncturists.