FAQs

Q: What schools would you recommend if I would like to pursue a TCM doctorate in the US?

A: Based on my experience, The Emperor College of TCM in Los Angeles and the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland are among the first four doctoral programs accredited by the United States Department of Education. The Five Branches University, San Jose is the only TCM university that offers teachings in both English and Chinese languages. I have been teaching in those schools for many years. The academic administration and performance of those schools are well organized and exceeding the standard. I am willing to recommend those doctoral programs to those interested individuals.

Q: Why I have to complete the Complete Courses before taking the Advanced Courses?

A: According to several years of experience in instructing the Complete Courses and attendants' feedbacks, many students felt the fundamental courses were quite profound and had problem following the classes, not to say the advanced courses. That is why it would be better to complete the fundamental classes before taking the advanced courses. Otherwise the participants might have difficulty in following the class and might waste their precious time and money. It is particularly true for those traveling all the way from foreign countries ex, Asia, Europe. We, with a heart of mercy, can not bear to do this. In fact the Complete Courses are sufficient and useful in clinical practice. We suggest one take the Complete Courses (fundamentals) first, and if time allowed in the future, come join us for the advanced course.