Doctoral Completion
Expanded Practice
for Practicing Acupuncturists
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). The Doctoral Completion allows for practicing acupuncturists who hold a master's degree in acupuncture and herbal medicine to return to school for as little as two terms and complete their doctoral work to advance their practice.
The Doctoral Completion fosters clinical excellence, diagnostic precision, and integrative healthcare leadership.
Key Features
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Accessible Doctoral-Level Curriculum for Practicing Acupuncturists
Train in advanced acupuncture, herbal medicine, functional medicine, and diagnostics.
Complete your requirements online with clinical externship in your home town or onsite with AIMC. -
Professional Leadership
Prepare for leadership roles in teaching, clinical supervision, research, or interdisciplinary collaboration. -
Designed for Practice
The Doctoral Completion is a brief immersive experience designed to advance your clinical knowledge and skills while still in 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 Completion Overview
Advanced Clinical Training with Enhanced Diagnostic and Treatment Skills
Completed Online & While Still in Practice
A 1-year advanced program for licensed acupuncturists who have already completed a Master’s degree in Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine (or equivalent).
Trimesters
2 Terms (1 Year)
Didactic Hours: 172.5
Clinical Internship Hours: 136
Program Length & Hours
Tuition: $520 per unit
Books, Fees & Supplies: $1,855 (estimated)
Estimated Total Cost: $10,175*
* 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
For licensed acupuncturists with a Master’s degree looking to advance their expertise while continuing their practice.
Fast-tracked completion of doctoral-level competencies, research, and integrative clinical training.
Enhanced clinical education focusing on case studies, critical analysis, and advanced treatment strategies.
Flexible scheduling designed to accommodate working professionals.
Doctoral completion applicants must have:
A Master’s degree equivalent to AIMC’s. Most California-board approved programs grant Master’s degrees equivalent to AIMC’s.
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.