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Five Branches University’s Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dual-Degree Program Receives Seven-Year Re-Accreditation by ACAOM

Five Branches University is proud to have earned the highest level of institutional and programmatic re-accreditation, 7-years, for its Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM*) and Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM*) Dual-Degree Program in Santa Cruz. In parallel, the Postgraduate Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Program in San Jose is now fully accredited by ACAHM, the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. We congratulate the Board, administration, faculty and students of Five Branches for this double accomplishment and recognition, and thank you for your contributions to the continued growth and development of the University.

* Degrees title change notice: DTCM is now known as DAcHM , MTCM is now known as MAcHM. Click here for more details.

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