Doctoral Program
Expanded Practice.
AIMC’s Doctor of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine (DAHM) is a comprehensive program, inclusive of the masters program, accredited by both the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM) and the California Acupuncture Board (CAB). Our masters program offers rigorous academic and clinical training rooted in East Asian medical traditions and integrated with modern biomedical science that prepares you to work in a variety of clinical states across the country. Our doctoral program takes your journey a step further and is designed for those who wish to advance their practice.
This program emphasizes clinical excellence, diagnostic precision, and integrative healthcare leadership.
Key Features
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Integrated, Doctoral-Level Curriculum
Train in advanced acupuncture, herbal medicine, functional medicine, and diagnostics. -
Enhanced Clinical Immersion
Over 1,000 clinical hours across teaching clinics, community health sites, and integrative settings. -
Professional Leadership
Prepare for leadership roles in teaching, clinical supervision, research, or interdisciplinary collaboration. -
Dual-Degree Pathway
Students in the MAHM program can seamlessly transition into the DAHM with just two additional terms. -
Designed for Practice
As students transition to solely doctoral classes, it becomes easier and easier to focus on starting your practice. -
Prepare for an Expanded Practice
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Advance your clinical practice with enhanced diagnostic and treatment skills
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Learn to collaborate in interdisciplinary healthcare environments
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Prepare to contribute to research, curriculum development, and healthcare innovation
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Prepare to advocate for integrative medicine in public health and policy spaces
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Gain expertise that you can take with you into educational leadership roles in acupuncture colleges and clinical settings.
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Academics
Doctoral Program Overview
Advanced Clinical Practice with Enhanced Diagnostic and Treatment Skills.
A comprehensive 4-year professional doctorate designed for students seeking both a Master’s and Doctorate in Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine.
Trimesters
12 Terms (4 Years)
Didactic Hours: 2,265
Clinical Internship Hours: 1,071
Program Length & Hours
Tuition: $370 per unit
Clinic Internship: $15 per clinical hour
Estimated Total Cost: $79,530*
* This estimate includes total estimated tuition costs, required fees, required equipment and supplies, and recommended books for completing the program in the minimum time allowed (8 months) for all didactic and clinical hours held at Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College, located at 2550 Shattuck Avenue; Berkeley, CA; 94704-2724 and 6836 Austin Center Blvd. Suite 270 Austin, TX 78731
Program Highlights
Comprehensive doctoral-level training in acupuncture, herbal medicine, integrative medicine, and functional medicine.
Advanced clinical education in hospital settings, community health clinics, and specialized integrative medicine clinics.
Human dissection, functional medicine, and laboratory diagnostics training to enhance diagnostic and treatment precision.
Designed for aspiring practitioners looking to establish a successful acupuncture career at the highest level of clinical competency.
Doctoral program applicants must have:
High school diploma or GED. AIMC does not accept ability-to-benefit (ATB).
The minimum education requirements of 90-semester units (equivalent to 135 quarter units) of undergraduate work from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must also be in good academic standing.