Oriental
Medicine Doctor
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oriental Medicine (OM) is an ancient and empirical
system of medicine based on the concept of qi, which is usually translated as
energy. OM treatments identify a pattern
of energetic imbalance within a patient and redress that disharmony through a
variety of therapies that may include acupuncture needling, cupping,
acupressure, and exercises. OM is virtually free of the
side effects that accompany many modern medical procedures. As a relatively inexpensive form of
treatment, it is especially appropriate for reducing healthcare costs. The success of acupuncture today is due to
its efficacy, remarkable safety record, cost-effectiveness, and significant
public demand.
Salary: $20,000- $105,000
Education:
Specific
academic requirements and programs may vary from one OM college to another,
but in general, a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree (or the equivalent, with 60
semester units from an accredited college or university) is required for
admission into an OM program. The length of training at most accredited OM
schools is 3 years for acupuncture and 4 years for the combination of
acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. The
Oriental Medicine program includes the study of Chinese herbology. NOTE: A number of schools offer multiple
language tracks that include Chinese and Korean, in addition to English.
Reflection: Do you think you would like to be
one? Why? Why not?
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