Oriental Medicine Program

The College’s Oriental Medicine Program combines rigorous academic course work with broad clinical experiences, leading to a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine combined with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition (TCM).

Students in the Oriental Medicine Program study various forms of acupuncture, traditional herbs, formulas, nutrition, and Chinese food therapy. They are introduced to new clinical protocols, based firmly upon Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles that combine nutritional supplements with herbal formulas. Students also learn which foods to recommend and which to avoid based upon the TCM pattern and presenting complaints of the patient.

Education focuses on the “Zang Fu” system of physiology, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment strategy. Traditional pulse and tongue diagnosis aid the graduate in formulating a comprehensive treatment plan. This is the style taught and practised in China today at Universities of Chinese Medicine and their affiliated teaching hospitals.

The Midwest College of Oriental Medicine (MCOM) was founded in 1979, making it one of the oldest schools of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in America. Since its inception, MCOM has held itself to the prestigious standard of offering unparalleled education and clinical experience to students from all walks of life.

Midwest College of Oriental Medicine focuses on integrating Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and other modalities with modern Western Medicine. Our mission is to provide an education rooted in the historical context and teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Working with experienced, renowned instructors from China and the United States, our students learn the skills necessary to become effective Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine practitioners.