DIPLOMA
Practitioner attended school or apprenticeship from 16 months to 6
years. Curricula vary |
|
CERTIFICATE Same as Diploma |
M. Ac. Master of Acupuncture
Usually 2-3 years undergraduate + 2 years graduate study, No herbal
study |
MTCM
Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Usually 2 years undergraduate + 3 - 4 years graduate
study of all methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine |
M.S. OM Master of Science in Oriental Medicine
Usually 2 years undergraduate + 3 - 4 years graduate
study of all methods of Oriental Medicine |
OMD Oriental Medical Doctor
Usually 5 years of school. Now offered only in Asian schools. Offered in
US until approx. mid 1980's |
C.M.D. - China Medical Doctor
Medical doctor licensed in mainland China. Curriculum does not include
Traditional Chinese Medicine but many CMD's acquire training through
in-service education |
