The Gold-Standard of DAOM Programs
The Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) Program at Emperor’s College offers a dual-specialization in Internal Medicine & Physical Medicine. Our dual-specialty approach focuses on key areas of modern healthcare while implementing cutting-edge best practices grounded in tradition.
In short, we provide practitioners of Traditional Asian Medicine with the advanced clinical and professional skills they need to accelerate their careers and expertly address the needs of today’s diverse patient population.
The DAOM at Emperor’ College offers the opportunity to develop your skills as a practitioner, build your confidence and learn the professional skills necessary to build and expand your clinical practice. Our curriculum includes advanced training in all aspects of Traditional Asian Medicine and within two core specialty areas, applicable biomedical science and advanced patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment. The skills and knowledge you acquire will allow you to collaborate with health care practitioners in multiple disciplines to treat patients, conduct research and engage in other scholarly activities.
You will be learning from experienced and successful teachers and practitioners who demonstrate superior knowledge and skill in their fields, and a passion and commitment to healing. The program is designed to foster collaboration, build professional networks and participate in unique clinical learning experiences that you can get at no other AOM college, preparing you for a future in Traditional Asian Medicine and/or integrative medicine as a skilled practitioner, respected professional colleague, teacher, leader and innovator.
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Feel free to give the DAOM Program Assistant a call at 310.453.8300 ext. 107 to learn more about the program
Application Due Date | Interview Dates | Notification of Acceptance will be on or after | |
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Cohort 24 Spring 2022 | March 15th, 2022 | Jan 3 – Mar 15, 2022 | On or after January 31st |
Cohort 25 Fall 2022 | September 16th, 2022 | June 1 – Sept 30th, 2022 | On or after July 1st |
Cohort 26 Spring 2023 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
DAOM Program Structure
The DAOM program at Emperor’s College consists of 1,250 total hours – 600 hours of didactic instruction and 650 hours of advanced clinical rotations – completed over the course of eight academic quarters.
Classes meet one extended weekend per month, Thursday through Sunday, for approximately eight hours each day so you can continue your clinical practice while pursuing your degree. Clinical hours are fulfilled through a variety of options throughout the program.
Classes meet one 4-day weekend per month, Thursday – Sunday. During the 2-year program, 4 weekends consist of 5 days each.
DAOM Cohort Model for Maximum Learning
Peer-to-peer learning is one of the largest benefits of the cohort model and we capitalize on this in every way.
Our cohort model focuses on the development of clinical problem solving skills. Lively discussions and sharing of clinical approaches encourage fellows to challenge assumptions from their master’s training and benefit from the diverse educational backgrounds of their classmates.
Internal Medicine
Four areas of focus in Internal Medicine are taught with a dual-specialty approach in mind. Instruction takes a keen focus on inter-disciplinary medicine and teaches you the skills needed to enhance cross-referrals with other health care providers.
Doctoral fellows receive clinical and didactic training in all areas of the Internal Medicine specialty:
- Cardiology
- Reproductive Medicine
- Oncology
- Immunology
Physical Medicine
According to acupuncture data from a recent National Health Interview Survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, musculoskeletal complaints accounted for 7 of the top 10 conditions for which patients seek acupuncture.
The Physical Medicine specialty is aimed to provide doctoral fellows with a comprehensive understanding of diagnostic methods and effective treatment modalities for patients suffering from acute and chronic pain, physical injury, and issues of mobility.
Doctoral fellows receive clinical and didactic training in the following two areas of the Physical Medicine:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Rehabilitation
- Acute Care
Personalized Clinical Training
At Emperor’s College, doctoral fellows have the unique opportunity to develop a personalized plan for clinical training based on their prior experience, current clinical practice and their educational goals.
We understand the importance for practitioners to shape their advanced clinical training in a way that is beneficial to their careers and that will pave the way for their future success as leaders in the chosen field.
In addition to Internships and Preceptorships, Mentorships are one key element in the personalization of clinical training. Doctoral fellows have the opportunity to mentor under a clinician from a health care field of their choice.