Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

The Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (D.A.O.M.) is the highest formal educational credential available in the field of acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the United States of America. Three schools are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) to offer the D.A.O.M. degree. Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, OR and Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA. All D.A.O.M. curricula require a Master's degree in the subject for admission. They are 2-2.5 calendar year programs, and involve advanced training that may include integration of western and eastern medical practices. Currently, no state in the U.S.A. requires the D.A.O.M. degree in order to obtain a license to practice acupuncture.