Alumni Spotlight

Julie M. Tibbetts

During a challenging menopause, I sought acupuncture treatment and found it quite therapeutic. As a result, I developed an interest in Oriental medicine. Furthermore, in my work at Alhambra Hospital Medical Center as rehabilitation nurse (CRRN) and manager of an inpatient acute rehabilitation unit, I’ve observed that E-stim triggers nerve reflection in stroke hemiparesis patients. In the wake of these experiences, I considered acupuncture treatment may be more effective than conventional therapies alone. Fortunately for me, this awareness was simultaneous with my enrollment in Alhambra Medical University’s MSAOM program. A few years later, I accepted a position as clinical research nurse and certified clinical research professional (CCRP) at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. At Cedars I was fortunate to participate in a research project… Read More»

Elaine Wang | L.Ac., MSAOM

The Master’s program prepares the students to be employed as Acupuncturist (Standard Occupational Code (SOC) for Acupuncturists from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as SOC – 29-1291). The professional doctorate program (Doctor of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine) is currently not an accredited or pre-accredited program from ACAHM and may not be recognized for some employment positions including but not limited to positions with the state of California. The DAIM program equips the student’s knowledge in more advance with regards to the patient care and professional practice on top to what they have already achieved in the master’s program (Master of Science in Traditional Asian Medicine) to be an acupuncturist. Detail information about the list of Standard Occupational Code (SOC) can be looked at: https://www.bls.gov/soc/2018/major_groups.htm#29-0000
Alhambra Medical University publishes a checklist information to guide the graduates from the program related with the information of the acupuncturist licensure checklist and eligibility across the states in the U.S. once they have graduated from the AMU Master’s program. This checklist can be accessed in here (this checklist maybe updated according to the current available information). Prospective and current students may inquire to the Dean of Students for more information or advice regarding licensure to practice acupuncture and traditional medicine in the state of California or outside of California. The list of states for which AMU Master program curriculum meets, does not meet or unable to determine to meet each state educational requirements can be inquired as well to the Dean of Students. Graduates are required to directly inquire to the local governing state board to acquire more accurate and detail information regarding eligibility, requirements and procedures to practice acupuncture and traditional medicine in the related state.