American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) is a California Benefit Nonprofit Corporation. It is exempt from federal and state taxes as an educational organization pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 501(3)(c) arid California Revenue and Tax Section. ACTCM is located at 455 Arkansas Street, San Francisco 94107. All correspondence is to sent to this address. E-mail is @actcm.edu directed to the individual's name in lower case, e.g., peggyli@actcm.edu. The telephone number is (415) 282-7600 or (415) 282-0856 Fax. The clinic is located at 450 Connecticut Street, San Francisco, California 94107. The Clinic telephone number is (415) 282-9603. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Friday and Saturday hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ACTCM's auxiliary site is at 555 De Haro Street. The telephone number is (415) 355-1601. Fax number is (415) 335-1607. The catalog of the American College of Traditional Medicine is published for the purpose of providing students, applicants, and the general public with information about the educational programs, policies, and procedures of ACTCM. The College reserves the right to make changes in the regulations, rules, and policies set forth in this catalog; the catalog is not regarded as a contract. When any changes are made, ACTCM will make every effort to communicate those changes with reasonable notice to interested parties. Please note that students are responsible for understanding and complying with all policies and procedures contained in this catalog and in other publications that the College may distribute. ACTCM disclaims any liability as a result of any printing error in this catalog. This catalog is for January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2005.

American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate due to age, education, race, religion, national origin, gender, sex, or sexual orientation. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against any "qualified individual with a disability." For information on Degree Authorizations and Professional
Licensure see The Mission and Degree Authorization Section.


Location of Facilities
San Francisco, a city celebrated in song, is a compact city, a mere 46.6 square miles situated at the head of a peninsula. Its hills rise dramatically from sea level to the highest peak at 925 feet. Water surrounds it on three sides with the blue waters of the San Francisco Bay meeting the Pacific Ocean under the Golden Gate Bridge. The people represent many nationalities and cultures that contribute to a pronounced international flavor, a flavor intensified by numerous ethnic communities that are truly 'cities within a city.' It is a city that can not be duplicated in setting or spirit."

- SF Convention & Visitors Bureau

Description of Facilities
The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine's home campus is located in San Francisco at 455 Arkansas Street in the Potrero district. The College's auxiliary site is located at 555 De Haro Street. The surrounding neighborhood offers restaurants, a delicatessen, a health food store and shops all within a block or two. Students can participate in neighborhood cultural, social and sports events either as a participant or as an observer. Two areas of interest to college students are Chinatown, the most populated Chinese center outside of Asia in the world, and the new Pacific Rim Center, located in downtown San Francisco.

The College's facilities include: a community clinic, student lounges, faculty offices, classrooms, administrative areas, a Learning Resource Center with computer access and patios.

The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine has developed resources enriching student's education. 

College Clinics
ACTCM's clinical training spans a vast array of clinical opportunities for students and practitioners. The Potrero Hill clinic offers unique characteristics that accommodate the diverse population it serves. Standard and drop-in appointments are offered, as well as community spirited formats. Clinical services include: acupuncture, auricular (ear) acupuncture, shiatsu, tuina (medical massage), dispensing of herbs and vitamins, Qigong, and nutritional counseling. The college clinic operates weekdays, evenings and Saturdays. Also, the college is proud to affiliate with several neighborhood health sites throughout San Francisco and Bay Area for clinical training and patient care. These locations include: the Maxine Hall Health Center, the Haight-Ashbury Free Medical Clinic, California Pacific Medical Clinic, Jewish Home for the Aged, Survivors International, St. James Infirmary and Zen Hospice.

ACTCM Clinician Oath
The following ACTCM Oath provides guidance for study and practice in the profession of traditional Chinese medicine.

I solemnly promise, as a clinician, to practice my profession to the best of my ability. I will use my knowledge and skills to aid in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of medical disease. I will try to help my patients to understand disease, treatment, and prognosis. I will encourage my patients to participate in decisions relating to their lives.

I will endeavor to alleviate their fears and recognize that occasionally the most meaningful treatment may be to listen with kindness and understanding.

I will treat my patients with dignity and will give to them the respect and privacy which I would hope to receive if I were ill. I will keep their trust and preserve confidentiality. I will understand that a patient's sense of self-esteem is essential to good health. I will value life even as I must also strive to understand the process of dying.

I will respect the wisdom of my teachers and will share my knowledge with others. I will strive to further my education and develop habits that promote further intellectual growth.

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