Program Objectives

MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE PROGRAM
An Evidence-Based Approach to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chair:  Dr. K. Trinh

The McMaster University Medical Acupuncture Program: An Evidence-Based Approach to Traditional Chinese Medicine is conducted at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University.  The first class was enrolled in 1999 and attended in 2000.  This program utilizes the most current evidence through clinical trials, and systematic reviews for point selections and applications.  Point locations are taught in anatomy labs, through illustrations in small group demonstrations and practice.  The more advanced concepts of the courses will be based on Traditional Chinese Medicine.  The acupuncture courses are designed specifically for the needs of Health Care Professionals who are seeking to advance their scientific evidence based knowledge of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

This program meets the Accreditation Criteria for The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, The College of Family Physicians of Canada and the American Medical Association PRA Category 1.  Our program fulfils the training requirements or is recognized by the Acupuncture Council of Ontario, Alberta College and Associations of Chiropractors, American Board of Medical Acupuncture, British Medical Acupuncture Society, Canadian Academy of Medical Acupuncture, College of Chiropractors of Ontario, College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, College of Physiotherapists of British Columbia and the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. The program is also recognized by the Worker Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) of Ontario and many other major insurance companies for payments to Acupuncture Providers.

Program Highlights

• Learn the most current and compelling scientific evidence about acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts in a smaller group setting.
• Meet the accreditation criteria of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, The College of Family Physicians of Canada and the American Medical Association PRA Category 1.  Recognized by or met the training requirements of the Acupuncture Council of Ontario, American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, American Board of Medical Acupuncture, British Medical Acupuncture Society, Canadian Academy of Medical Acupuncture, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, College of Chiropractors of Ontario, College and Association of Chiropractors of Alberta, College of Physiotherapists of British Columbia, College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, Worker safety and Insurance Board of Ontario,  and other recognized professional bodies.
• Acquire the latest in medical research knowledge from core, basic, fundamental, and advanced acupuncture courses, as well as other special acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine seminar topics.
• Access select online acupuncture courses through the Internet.
• Visualize acupuncture point locations in an anatomy cadaver lab at the McMaster University School of Medicine, Continuing Education.
• Learn from and network with internationally recognized acupuncture experts such as Dr. Kien (Ken) Trinh, Program Chair and Faculty Member of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences.