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DAOM & PhD (China)

DAOM & PhD (China)

Applying to Five Branches (DAOM)

Once you have made the decision to enroll in the Postgraduate DAOM Program you are ready to begin the application process. With the MTCM or DTCM degree, you are also eligible to apply to our postgraduate DAOM program. To be considered for admission to Five Branches University, the following items are required:

Online Application (Recommended Method of Applying)

This is the online application form. Before you start, please prepare all the required materials. All materials must be submitted before completing the online application.
  1. Complete the application form in full.
  2. Portrait Photo – passport-style format.
  3. Statement of Purpose (one page) in PDF format or digital photo.
  4. Resume in PDF format or digital photo.
  5. Pay the application fee within the form: $100 (non-refundable, only payable via Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express through PayPal).
  6. A copy of a government-issued ID (driver’s license or passport) in PDF format or digital photo.

The following required items will go through a document upload process and can be completed now or later, click here for the recommended method of submission:

Copy of Master’s or professional doctorate level diploma in TCM, Oriental Medicine, or Acupuncture 

Copy of valid malpractice insurance with Five Branches University listed as Additional Insured (required only if applicable).

Supporting documents-sent separately:

    1. Two Letters of Recommendation sent via email to daomadmissions@fivebranches.edu
    2. Official transcripts for all AOM and healthcare-related college/university coursework, enclosed in university-sealed envelopes and mailed directly to Five Branches University

Please note: Additional documents are required for international applicants or domestic students who have received their education abroad.  For more detailed information refer to: International Applicants.

Mail your Postgraduate DAOM Program application package to:

Five Branches University
Attention: DAOM Admissions
1885 Lundy Ave, Suite 108
San Jose, CA 95131