Where four thousand years of tradition meets modern medicine.
CCOM offers science-based graduate education in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in downtown Chicago. ACAHM-accredited, SEVP-certified, three semesters a year.
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News, Events & Continuing Education
Acupuncture and herbal medicine: Two methods, one body
Acupuncture and herbal medicine developed together. They aren't two treatments that happen to share a tradition — they're two halves of one system, built to do different work on the same body. Somewhere in the translation to American practice, that pairing came apart.
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Tuition Rates Increasing with Winter 2027 Semester
CCOM tuition rates will increase effective with the Winter 2027 semester (beginning January 11, 2027). Current students enrolled without interruption continue at their original rate.
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Live in Chicago: Meridians & Myofascial Anatomy
A Universal Basis for Meridians Grounded in the Anatomy of Fascia — 14 CEU workshop hosted at CCOM, September 26 & 27, 2026.
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"Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine have been my life for over 25 years."
It brings me great joy to practice this time-honored profession. My dream, through CCOM, is to introduce you to the satisfaction of this holistic learning experience — to realize your professional career along with achieving personal growth. We invite you to visit our beautiful campus in downtown Chicago for an individual info session.
"Three generations of my family have practiced Chinese medicine in Chicago — over forty years, from our family's herbal pharmacy Nam Bac Hang to CCOM today. This is where the tradition trains the next."
Where the profession is licensed
Acupuncture is now legally recognized and licensed in 47 U.S. states, reflecting widespread acceptance in modern healthcare.
Semester start dates
Four cohorts per year give applicants flexibility — apply for winter, spring, summer, or fall semester intake.
SEVP-certified for international students
Authorized to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Dedicated DSO support for I-20, transfer, and change of status.
Downtown Chicago campus
180 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1919. Steps from the Loop, with the Millennium Park Acupuncture Clinic on-site.
Ready to study where medicine meets medicine?
Applications for the Winter 2027 cohort are open now. Three semesters a year, ACAHM-accredited, with full SEVP support for international students.
Start your application