Admission to the DAOM Program requires a minimum of all of the following: a Masters degree in Acupuncture AND Oriental Medicine from any recognized institute of higher education by ACAOM; a current CPR certificate; a valid state license to perform acupuncture AND Oriental Medicine; a letter of recommendation from an academic advisor; a letter of recommendation from a recognized instructor in TCM; and a Cumu¬lative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 to enroll, how¬ever, the Admissions Office will give preferential admission to prospective students with a CGPA of 3.8 or higher on a scale of 4.00.

The following documents are required for admission:

1. A properly completed Application Form

2. Evidence of all previous academic work: All official transcripts are to be sent directly to the Admissions Office of University of East-West Medicine before attending classes

3. A $250 Application Fee, $100 of which is non-refundable

4. Two letters of recommendation from
a. An academic advisor
b. A recognized practitioner in the field of TCM outside of the University.

An informal interview is required with the Director of Academic Services or admissions staff. If the applicant lives outside of California or outside the United States, either a phone interview may be required or an interview conducted by an alumnus.
The student will not be admitted until all requirements are met. Other specific admission requirements or prerequisites may be applicable as indicated in this Catalog.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

Students must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting a TOEFL score of at least 500 or the student must have completed a four year (120 semester or 180 quarter credits) baccalaureate level education in an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education or from an equivalent educational institution in another country which is taught in the English language.