The DAOM program at ATOM is designed for acupuncturists who are interested in advancing their TCM knowledge and skills, learning the intricacies of the Internal Medicine specialization, as well as developing the skills needed to conduct or participate in clinical research studies and be educated consumers of AOM scientific and research literature to improve professional practice outcomes. Doctoral candidates will have a unique opportunity to study with faculty who have distinguished themselves as experts in various aspects of the TCM Internal Medicine specialty offered in the DAOM program. ATOM’s innovative program emphasizes collaboration in clinical settings by providing rigorous training in advanced concepts of TCM and biomedical theory. By integrating Biomedicine and TCM, the program aims to produce skilled practitioners, faculty and leaders in the field. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded the Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) degree.

Purpose of Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Program (DAOM)

The purpose of the doctoral program in acupuncture and Oriental medicine (“DAOM”) at the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine (ATOM) is to prepare practitioners in the care and management of patients with various medical conditions in a variety of settings, relevant to the Internal Medicine specialty focus of the program.

DAOM Goals

In support of the DAOM Statement of Purpose, ATOM has established the following program goals:

1. Graduate advanced TCM practitioners in the care and management of Internal Medicine-related medical conditions.
2. Enhance Traditional Chinese medicine scholarship in the U.S through training designed to cultivate the potential for Traditional Chinese medicine clinicians to become educators, researchers, and leaders within the profession.
3. Foster integration of the Traditional Chinese medicine profession into the wider healthcare community through the establishment of collaborative relationships.
4. Provide the resources (financial, human, physical) necessary to support the effective achievement of DAOM mission, goals and objectives.

DAOM Educational Objectives:

The Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine’s (ATOM) has developed the following educational objectives outlining the expected student learning outcomes for students attending the DAOM program.

Upon completion of the DAOM program, students will be prepared to:

1. Integrate advanced Traditional Chinese medicine and biomedical concepts and clinical skills in the provision of patient-centered care, and apply this perspective in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of a range of medical conditions.
2. Demonstrate an appreciation for advanced concepts in clinical biomedicine and effectively communicate these concepts when collaborating with other healthcare providers in the care of patients.
3. Effectively apply advanced TCM Clinical specialty skills and knowledge in the care of patients.
4. Identify, analyze, and critically evaluate TCM-related research and professional literature and apply that information appropriately in clinical settings.
5. Demonstrate both a commitment to life-long learning and the potential to make substantial scholarly contributions to the profession.