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Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization

Hands-On Clinical Education in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine

The Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (MAcCHM) at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Oregon is a three or four-year immersive graduate program grounded in the foundations of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. This comprehensive acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine program combines rigorous academics with hands-on clinical training, preparing students for professional practice and licensure. Led by our expert faculty, the curriculum emphasizes the integration of traditional medical theory, evidence-informed education, and clinical experience, developing practitioners rooted in the ancient tradition of the medical scholar while equipped for modern healthcare settings.

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Optional
First Year Online

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Program Length:
3 or 4 years

Total Credits

Total Credits:
176.75

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Per Credit Cost:
$538

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Clinical Training in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine | NUNM

Clinical Training in Acupuncture

Students at NUNM learn real-world clinical skills in our on-campus teaching clinic starting in year one, completing more than 890 clinical learning hours upon graduation.

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Your First Year: In-Person or Online | NUNM

Your First Year: In-Person or Online

Experience flexibility with our innovative and unique online option for the first year, allowing you to complete 25% of your MAcCHM degree remotely or 100% of it on campus.

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Campus & Alumni – MAcCHM News

Campus and Alumni – MAcCHM News

Acupuncturist & Author

Ellen Goldsmith

Alumni, Erin Willis ’14

NUNM alum discusses Chinese medicine, nutrition on ‘GW Integrative Medicine’ podcast

Faculty

Dr. Dongcheng Li

Faculty, Dr. Dongcheng Li

New Chinese medicine dean focuses on curriculum, collaboration, and building awareness for a new generation of practitioners.

Student Scholarships

Scholarship recipients

2025-2026 Scholarship Recipients

NUNM Awards record $300,000 in scholarships for 2025-2026

Faculty

Bill Frazier

NUNM celebrates life of long-time Qigong faculty Bill Frazier

‘Having joined CCM faculty in 1996, acupuncturist mentored students on expeditions to Chine, Tibet.

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