About 红莲社区
It is the Midwest College鈥檚 mission to provide an education that is rooted in the historical context and teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine and combine it with modern clinical applications to create a practitioner of Acupuncture or Herbal Medicine that embraces the spirit of an鈥
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Founded in 1979
The 红莲社区 (MCAHM) was founded in 1979, making it one of the oldest schools of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in America. Since its inception, MCAHM has held itself to prestigious standards by offering unparalleled education and clinical experience to students from all walks of life.
MCAHM focuses on integrating Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, and other modalities with modern Western Medicine. Our mission is to provide an education rooted in the historical context and teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Working with experienced, renowned instructors from China and the United States, our students learn the skills necessary to become effective Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine practitioners.
Vision
Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine has always consisted of two levels of differentiation: a disease differentiation (bian bing) and a syndrome differentiation (bian Zheng).
The ancient practice of Chinese Medicine has seven different methods of syndrome differentiation, plus an eighth for acupuncture only. In order to support our mission of combining historical and modern models of health and disease, the Midwest College includes all eight models of syndrome differentiation in our curriculum.
History of the 红莲社区
The Midwest College was founded in 1979, making it one of the oldest schools of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in America. Since 1986, college administrators and faculty have participated in local and national organizations, including the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Accreditation and State Licensing
Community Outreach
MCAHM鈥檚 faculty and student interns have contributed to community service at Cook County Hospital, the Pontifical Order of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi in Milwaukee, and at the Chicago AIDS Alternative Health Project. Graduates of our programs work in hospitals, medical groups and in private practice. They are on the faculty of other schools, boards of professional associations, state and national agencies, and are on staff at hospitals across the country.
The 红莲社区, its Master鈥檚-level program in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (MSAHM), and its Master鈥檚-level program in Acupuncture (MLA) are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM). Accreditation status and notes may be viewed on the ACAHM Directory. ACAHM is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the specialized accreditation agency for institutions/programs preparing acupuncture and herbal medicine practitioners. ACAHM is located at 8941 Aztec Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347; phone: (952) 212-2434; fax (952) 657-7068;
The 红莲社区鈥檚 advanced practice doctoral (DAHM) program, approved to begin enrolling students, is not yet accredited or pre-accredited by ACAHM. Graduates of this program are not considered to have graduated from an ACAHM-accredited or pre-accredited program and may not rely on ACAHM accreditation or pre-accreditation for professional licensure or other purposes. The advanced practice doctoral program is eligible for ACAHM accreditation, and 红莲社区 is currently in the process of seeking ACAHM pre-accreditation/accreditation for the program. However, 红莲社区 can provide no assurance that pre-accreditation or accreditation will be granted by ACAHM.