Acupuncturists and those considering careers in acupuncture have reason to celebrate this week. A new code proposed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will signify legitimacy of the profession and could mean an increase in jobs, insurance reimbursement, and pay rates for acupuncturists. On July 22nd, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics proposed the …
This year (2016), Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) turns 30. Since PCOM opened in 1986, the San Diego campus has seen about 2500 master’s and massage graduates, New York about 2100, Chicago 700, and PCOM has hosted thousands of attendees at 27 years of the Pacific Symposium. The Founding and Growth of Pacific College …
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Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) is proud to announce that the New York Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN Completion Program) with a holistic focus is now accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The ACEN is responsible for accrediting nursing education programs, and achieving ACEN accreditation is a …
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Alex Tiberi, one of the early pioneers of Chinese Medicine in the United States and a founder of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, passed away on November 18, 2014. Throughout his life, Alex practiced medicine, lectured, and led study groups around the globe, inspiring innumerable students with his irresistible enthusiasm. He was a student of …
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Acupuncture and Massage Relieves Stress for 9/11 Heroes and Survivors at Tunnel to Towers Run on Sunday, September 27th NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2015 Contact: Cynthia Neipris (212) 982-3456 x229 [email protected] Sunday, September 27th – Police officers, firefighters, survivors of 9/11, family members, and supporters from throughout the world will receive acupuncture …
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Pacific College of Oriental Medicine wishes to announce that it will host a site review for the initial accreditation of its Bachelor of Science in (Holistic) Nursing Completion Program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) from October 6th until October 8th. You are invited to meet the site visit team and share your comments about the program …
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JANET TSAI Memorial Scholarship Pacific College of Oriental Medicine-NY is delighted to announce the four recipients of the Janet Tsai Memorial Scholarship. Recipients were nominated by Pacific College faculty and staff and were chosen based on their interest in and commitment to women’s health and women with disabilities. Janet was an alumna and faculty member …
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The administration of the Chicago campus is pleased to announce the appointment of David Rich Sol as Dean of Asian Holistic Health and Massage. David has served Pacific College in multiple capacities since December 2009; as a valued faculty member, Massage Department Chair and as the Campus E-Learning Liaison. He will remain Massage Department Chair, as …
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Carla Mariano, EdD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAIM, faculty in the PCOM Holistic Nursing Program, has been appointed to the American Nurses Association Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice Revision Workgroup. This group will be reviewing and revising the ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice throughout the next 12 months. This document describes the who, …
Pacific College is proud to announce another step in furthering Chinese medicine research and accessibility! The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) granted the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) New York campus $670,000 dollars for the project entitled, Evidence Informed Practice: Faculty and Curriculum Development last fall. …