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Alternative / Oriental Medicine School in Virginia

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Virginia University of Oriental Medicine:
Situated in the heart of Fairfax VA, just 30 minutes west of Downtown Washington DC, Virginia University of Oriental Medicine is an alternative medicine and natural health school. We provide a Masters of Science in Acupuncture (MSA) program and a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) course.

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Accreditation:

Virginia University of Oriental Medicine is certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV). 

We are also institutionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM).

Why Choose Virginia University of Oriental Medicine?

-  Graduate Opportunities
At VUOM, we strive to prepare graduates for the opportunities to educate and inspire others to take that responsibility seriously, and gain control of their health.

-  Putting Students First
Everyone at VUOM, from top to bottom and from the ground-up, cares deeply for student development and student life.

-  International Atmosphere
We have students with undergraduate, graduate, PhD and medical degrees from the countries of Korea, China, Mongolia, Peru, United States, Georgia, Japan, Pakistan, and Dominican Republic,

Mission Statement:

Virginia University of Oriental Medicine (VUOM) is dedicated to producing highly skilled and professional AOM practitioners to educate, serve, and meet the ever-growing health needs of our communities and to foster the growth and practice of AOM in general.

Professional & Inspiring Faculty:
Our faculty strives to motivate and inspire our students by setting high standards and meeting those standards through innovative pedagogical methodologies while keeping things fun and interesting.

Natural Health / Holistic Health Career Programs:

- Masters of Science in Acupuncture (MSA)

- Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM)

Modules for both courses include:
- Oriental Medicine
- Acupuncture
- Herbology
- Bio Medical Science
- Management & Ethics
- Mind Body Exercise
- Clinical Internship (MSOM only)

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Address: 9401 Mathy Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22031, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2022-05-18 were from:

Washington, DC; NEWPORT NEWS; Ashburn; and more.
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