Yo San Handbook 2013

Ancient Wisdom
Family Legacy
Modern Medicine
YO SAN
UNIVERSITY
OF TRADITIONAL
CHINESE
MEDICINE
Masters Degree
in Acupuncture
and Traditional
Chinese Medicine
Academic
Catalog
&Student
Handbook
2013-2014
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Academic
Catalog
&Student
Handbook
2013-2014
Masters Degree
in Acupuncture
and Traditional
Chinese Medicine
YO SAN
UNIVERSITY
OF TRADITIONAL
CHINESE
MEDICINE
Welcome
Yo San University is now well into its third decade as an
institution of higher learning.
What our University believes and teaches is best characterized
by our Motto, Ancient Wisdom-Family Legacy-Modern Medicine.
These words sum up what we are about. We respect and build on
theories, methods and successes of Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM) that have developed and endured through several centuries.
We place particular attention on the added value brought to the
medicine by the 38 generations of the Ni Family. That factor specifi-
cally empowers you to engage your own personal Qi cultivation not
just as a practitioner, but also as a healer. Moreover, we are com-
mitted to the integration of respected TCM traditions and methods
into the mainstream of Western medical practices. Consistent with
the succinct wording of the Yo San University Motto, our founders,
Dr. Dao and Dr. Mao, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees
and our deans and faculty members, have crafted educational
objectives, curricula and clinical experiences designed to facilitate
the emergence of a new generation of TCM healers. We want
you to be a part of that new generation.
Yo San University is a leader in advocating for the inclusion of
Traditional Chinese Medicine within the greater arena of healthcare
professions. Our students learn to interact not only with patients
and other TCM professionals, but with the greater healthcare
community. This objective is accomplished not only through
coursework, but also through mentorship with excellent faculty
who practice integrative medicine, as well as through opportunities
to complete supervised clinical work at sites that focus on an
integrative model of healthcare. You can be a part of the fast
emerging integrative medical model.
We welcome you to explore this catalog. Please note in particular
the statements of our mission, values and educational objectives
as well the details of our Masters Degree Program. Earning the
Master of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Degree
is the first step in the path to become a licensed acupuncturist in
California and other states. This catalog will also provide summaries
of the academic and administrative services that will support your
learning processes at Yo San University. We know that you will
discern our program as a process that leads not just to the develop-
ment of skills in TCM, but to a lifelong pattern of learning with
particular focus on your personal development as a healer.
Your success in meeting your career and personal development
objectives is our primary and ultimate purpose. We wish you the
best and remain firmly committed to providing the professional
stimulation, a strong community identity and state of the art
facilities to support your success at Yo San University.
Sincerely,
Lawrence J. Ryan, Ph.D.
President
Approval
Yo San University was granted approval to operate under
the terms of the California Education Code by the California
Bureau for Private Post Secondary Education. Yo San University
(YSU) grants the degree of Master of Acupuncture and Traditional
Chinese Medicine (MATCM). YSU has been approved by the
California Acupuncture Board to allow graduates to sit for the
California Acupuncture Licensing Examination (CALE). Graduates
also qualify for the examination offered by the National
Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
(NCCAOM). Acupuncturists are licensed by the Acupuncture
Board, State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, 1747
N. Market Blvd., Suite 180, CA 95834. Phone: (916) 515-5200,
Fax: (916) 929-2204. Please contact this agency for further
licensing information. The California Acupuncture Board also
approves YSU as a provider of continuing education
certification renewal for licensed acupuncturists.
Accreditation
The Master of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine of
Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is accredited
by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine (ACAOM), which is the recognized accrediting agency
for the approval of programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental
medicine practitioners. ACAOM is located at 14502 Greenview
Drive, Suite 300B, Laurel, MD 20708; phone (301) 313-0855;
fax (301) 313-0912.
Non-discrimination Statement
Yo San University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination
on the basis of race, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age,
sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or medical
condition, in admissions, educational programs or activities and
employment (including employment of disabled veterans), all as
required by applicable laws and regulations.
Non-Profit Status
Yo San University is a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution registered
with the California and Federal governments.
Accuracy Statement, Changes In Policies, Fees, Etc
Yo San University (YSU) makes every reasonable effort to insure
accuracy and completeness of everything stated in this catalog.
Yo San University reserves the right to make changes to courses
and programs, fees, schedule or any other provision in its catalog,
publications or website, without notice, subject to accreditation
requirements and state and federal laws and regulations. The
Administration further reserves the right to add, amend or repeal
any of its rules, regulations, policies and procedures consistent
with applicable laws.
Effective Date
This catalog is effective beginning January 1, 2013
and supersedes all previous catalogs.
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Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Our Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Yo San University History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Core Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Educational Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Taoism: The Natural Healing Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
The Masters Degree Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
The MATCM Program at Yo San University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Qi Cultivation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
The Doctoral Degree Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Model Four-Year Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The University Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
General Clinic Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
The Herbal Dispensary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Pre-Clinical Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Student Acupuncture Services at the Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
California State Law & Policy on Needling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Faculty Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Academic Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Admissions Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Transfer Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Notification of Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Scholarships for Entering Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Federal Direct Loan Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Satisfactory Academic Progress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Work-Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Veterans Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Installment Payment Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Student Services and Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Learning Resource Center (Library) Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
The University Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Student Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Bulletin Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Student Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Bridge Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Administrative Meetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Campus Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Campus Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures . . . . . . . .24
Student Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Academic Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Auditing Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Classroom Etiquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Policy on Animals in the Classrooms and Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Transfer Credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Challenge Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Qi Cultivation Curriculum Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Student Evaluations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Grade Point Average (GPA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Incomplete Grades and Makeup Exams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Comprehensive Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
First Comprehensive Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Pre-Clinical Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Graduation Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Academic Probation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Academic Dismissal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Readmission after Academic Dismissal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Graduation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Graduation Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Awards and Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Time Limit for Degree Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Administrative Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Student Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Adding and Dropping Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tuition and Fee Increase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Confidentiality of Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Disability and Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Harassment Prevention Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Prohibited Conduct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Disciplinary Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Findings, Hearings, and Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Policy Concerning Appropriate Attire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Leave of Absence Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Withdrawal from the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Readmission after Withdrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Readmission of Military Personnel and Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Grievance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Drug-Free Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Administrative Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Clinical Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Yo San University Board of Trustees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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Contents
Our Campus
Location and Campus
Yo San University is situated in an airy, modern, three-story
building conveniently located at the convergence of three unique
West Los Angeles communitiesVenice, Marina del Rey, and
Culver City. This building houses the Yo San Community Clinic,
University Bookstore, Classrooms, Student Lounge, Yo San
Learning Resource Center (Library), Tai Chi Studio, and
Administrative Offices.
YSU is a short distance to many of Los Angeles most
interesting sights and activities, including the Pacific Ocean,
Venice Beach, the Marina, the Santa Monica Pier and the Third
Street Promenade. We are surrounded by health food stores,
shops and affordable restaurants where students often congregate
before and after class. Community newspapers and local maps
are available in the building.
Our contemporary building, home to Yo San, welcomes
light and affords a charming view of the Los Angeles basin.
The Chinese dcor pays tribute to the rich lineage that is a part
of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Street parking is available in the
various neighborhoods north and south of the University, and
spaces can also be rented within our building structure. YSU is
easily accessible by public transportation. The Culver City bus
stops directly across the street and the Venice Boulevard Metro
bus is a five-minute walk from the school. The YSU building is
wheelchair accessible.
Administration Office Hours
Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
The administration office is closed on all major holidays.
A list of these holidays is posted on the YSU Academic Calendar.
Yo San University History
Yo San University (YSU) was founded by two brothers,
Dr. Daoshing Ni and Dr. Mao Shing Ni, who named the University
after their grandfather, Master Yo-San Ni, a healer and teacher
in the Taoist tradition. The Ni family enjoys a rare and unbroken
lineage of 38 generations of healers practicing Chinese Medicine.
The University was established to carry on this lineage; to
promote standards of educational excellence in the field of
Traditional Chinese Medicine; and to establish a program in
this country that fosters the Taoist roots of this field of medicine.
Their father, Master Hua-Ching Ni, a well known practitioner
and educator in Los Angeles, served as Chancellor in the early
years of development of the University.
The University enrolled its first class of 8 students in January
1989. The University was originally situated in a 2-story commer-
cial building at 12304 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles. In
January 1992, YSU expanded its facilities and relocated to 1314
Second Street in Santa Monica. In August 2000, with a student
population of more than 100, the University moved to the present
facilities at 13315 West Washington Boulevard in the Culver
City/Marina del Rey area. The current location houses the
University as well as the Yo San University Community Clinic.
Yo San Universitys degree of Master of Acupuncture and
Traditional Chinese Medicine (MATCM) gained accreditation
candidacy status with ACAOM (then NACSCAOM) in November,
1991 and was fully accredited in May of 1993.
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Mission Statement
Yo San University, a non-profit organization, educates students to
become exceptional practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine
and the Taoist healing arts. The school facilitates the development
of students spiritual and professional growth and provides the
community with an integrative medical care model and services.
Core Values
Yo San University is committed to serving our students, the
healthcare professions, and the community through fostering
an environment that promotes:
I The pursuit of excellence
I Compassion and care
I Professionalism
I Integrity
I Awareness of Taoist principles
I Cultivating and transforming lives
Educational Objectives
Yo San University graduates will demonstrate a thorough
knowledge and understanding of the theories and principles of
Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Yo San University graduates will acquire the clinical skills and pro-
ficiency to competently evaluate patients using Traditional Chinese
Medicine examination techniques, formulate a medical diagnosis
and treatment strategy, and carry out the treatment in a skillful
and professional manner.
Yo San University graduates will understand the importance of
Qi-cultivation in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and demonstrate
practical skills in the various techniques of Qi-cultivation.
Yo San University graduates will acquire the necessary skills
to begin their professional practice and be able to effectively
communicate, educate and work with the public in integrative
medical care models.
Yo San University graduates will recognize the importance of
conducting their practice in an ethical and professional manner,
and engage in the practice of acupuncture and Traditional
Chinese Medicine within the appropriate federal and state
legal requirements.
Taoism:
The Natural Healing Art
The essential art of Chinese medicine is the foretelling
and prevention of disease rather than the treatment of illness
after it has manifested as painful or distressing physical
and mental symptoms.
Tao The Subtle Universal Law, Lao Tzu
One may wonder how it is possible to foresee and treat an
illness before it happens. Because Traditional Chinese Medicine
has its roots deep within ancient Taoist philosophy, an answer
can be found in Taoist classics such as the Huang Di Nei Jing
(Yellow Emperors Classic). The ancient Taoists, keen observers
of nature and human beings within nature, recognized universal
laws underlying the existence of all things.
One of these laws is the universal law of energy response:
energies respond to and attract energies of corresponding
frequencies. The physical, emotional, and mental energies of
a person in harmony with universal laws will be harmonious.
Those who violate the laws of nature manifest disorder,
disharmony and disease.
As heirs to the rich tradition of Taoist Arts, we benefit from
its practical, simple teachings. When we understand the impartial
operation of natural laws, we see the importance of refining
heavy, negative behavior and attitudes. When we are positive,
constructive and creative, and learn to maintain poise within
the ebb and flow of the changes we continually face, we attract
correspondingly higher frequency energy and negative influences
are transformed.
By applying the guiding principles of this living art to ourselves
first, we become examples of whole and healthy living for others.
From a place of centered wholeness we are able to more clearly
perceive patterns of imbalance in others and to help guide them
toward a healthy, radiant lifelife in harmony and balance
with nature.
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The Master of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese
Medicine (MATCM) Program at Yo San University
Our four-year Master of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
(MATCM) program offers a unique and comprehensive curriculum
that combines more than 3000 hours of rigorous classroom teaching
and clinical experience with a rich 38-generation family heritage of
Qi cultivation and development.
The First Academic Year
Fundamental principles and theories of all aspects of
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture and Chinese
herbal pharmacopoeia are introduced. Students will learn basic
biomedical sciences such as Biology, Biochemistry, Human Anatomy
& Physiology, and Western Medical Terminology. In the first year
after the first herbology courses, students begin observation
and service in the Community Clinic Herbal Dispensary. The First
Comprehensive Examination, taken at the end of the first year,
serves as a benchmark tool to assess academic progress in
the curriculum.
The Second Academic Year
The second years classroom experience continues with an
in-depth understanding of the practice of acupuncture, Traditional
Chinese Medicine and biomedical sciences such as clinical
nutrition, pathophysiology and psychology of patient care. TCM
diagnosis, basic needling techniques, and herbal formulations
are taught and practiced. Students will also learn Tuina, the
Chinese equivalent of physical therapy, along with concepts
and practices in both TCM and Western nutrition.
Through the various Clinical Theater courses, students observe
licensed faculty/practitioners manage real-life clinical patients
with the various modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The Third Academic Year
Students will deepen their knowledge and understanding of both
TCM and Western clinical sciences through a series of didactic
courses that focus on the clinical aspects of the medicine. Courses
will include TCM Internal Medicine, Western Clinical Medicine
and other clinically-oriented courses to prepare students for
their clinical internship.
Third-year students continue to observe and assist clinical interns
in the care and management of patients. Students will also have
the opportunity to observe clinicians at work in various off-site
clinical externship programs affiliated with Yo San University.
The Fourth Academic Year
Upon passing the Pre-Clinical examination, usually toward the end
of the third year, and fulfilling all the required coursework, students
will embark on the final stage of the program: Clinical Internship.
The clinical program at Yo San University comprises three levels of
internship training, with increasing levels of direct participation and
responsibilities for patient care and management, under the supervi-
sion of experienced clinical faculty. Intern activities include assess-
ment and examination of patients, formulation of diagnosis and
treatment plan, and the implementation of treatment with TCM
modalities. Students are guided to develop and maintain the
highest standards of professionalism and responsibility until
such standards become a fundamental characteristic.
All students are required to complete 840 hours of supervised
clinical internship with a minimum of at least 350 patient treatments.
Clinical Internship may begin once a student has completed the
prerequisites specified, and must be completed prior to graduation.
Yo San University also offers several off-site clinical training opportu-
nities at various multidisciplinary medical facilities including training
sites at Venice Family Clinic, Integrative Chronic Pain Clinic at the
Simms/Mann Health and Wellness Center, Being Alive in Los
Angeles, Premiere Oncology, a private oncology group practice in
Santa Monica and Childrens Hospital in Los Angeles. All students
are required to participate in at least one of these clinical
externship programs.
Classroom experience at this stage will be focused on clinical case
studies and integrative approaches to TCM, as well as the ethical,
legal, business and management aspects of setting up and
maintaining a successful acupuncture practice.
Additional information and details on clinical training can be found
in the Clinical Handbook.
Qi Cultivation Curriculum
Yo San Universitys Qi Cultivation curriculum arose from
the 38-generation Ni family heritage including the belief that
practitioners who have balance and mastery of their Qi will be
better healers. The study of Qi cultivation is not just academic,
it is also experiential: students have the opportunity to cultivate
their awareness, capacity, and skills through not only classes but
through taking home and practicing movement practices designed
to mirror and bring alive the TCM content of their coursework. The
Qi Cultivation program offers motivated students the opportunity
to heal and cultivate themselves in order to directly experience
the balance and harmony that underlie Taoism and Traditional
Chinese Medicine. Qi Cultivation courses are structured into
two tiers: a foundational level and an advanced practice level.
A total of 12 units of Qi Cultivation credits are required in
the MATCM curriculum.
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The Masters Degree Program
The Doctoral Degree Program
Yo San Universitys Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine (DAOM) program is a clinically focused postgraduate
degree program. It is designed to accommodate working practi-
tioners who complete their degree while maintaining their
professional practice. The DAOM degree brings a wide range
of specific benefits. It provides students with the opportunity
for in-depth study of advanced topics in acupuncture and
Oriental medicine, post graduate level biomedical training,
significant supervised clinical work in areas of specialization,
exposure to research and evidence based medicine, and the
opportunity to develop teaching and leadership skills. This
program is fully described in a separate catalog.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Course No. Course Name Units Hours
CM 100 Chinese Medical Terminology 2 30
CM 111 Principles & Theories of TCM I 3 45
CM 112 Principles & Theories of TCM II 3 45
CM 113 Principles & Theories of TCM III 3 45
CM 200 Survey of TCM Classics 2 30
CM 201 TCM Diagnosis I 3 45
CM 202 TCM Diagnosis II 3 45
CM 301 TCM Internal Medicine I 3 45
CM 302 TCM Internal Medicine II 3 45
CM 400 Survey of TCM Specialties 3 45
28 420
Acupuncture
AC 100 Intro to Meridians 2 30
AC 201 Acupuncture Anatomy & Energetics I 3 45
AC 202 Acupuncture Anatomy & Energetics II 3 45
AC 203 Acupuncture Anatomy & Energetics III 3 45
AC 220 Tuina/Acupressure 3 45
AC 301 Acupuncture Techniques I 3 45
AC 302 Acupuncture Techniques II 3 45
AC 310 Auricular & Scalp Acupuncture 2 30
AC 320 Acupuncture Point Therapeutics 3 45
25 375
Chinese Herbal Medicine
HM 100 Fundamentals of Chinese Herbology 1 15
HM 110 Herbal Pharmacopoeia I 3 45
HM 120 Herbal Pharmacopoeia II 3 45
HM 130 Herbal Pharmacopoeia III 3 45
HM 111 Herb Lab I (1 unit of each; 3 required) 3 45
HM 210 Herbal Formulas I 3 45
HM 220 Herbal Formulas II 3 45
HM 230 Herbal Formulas III 3 45
HM 240 TCM Nutrition 2 30
HM 310 Herbal Formulation Skills 2 30
HM 320 Herbal Patent and External Medicines 2 30
HM 410 Shanghanlun / Wenbing 3 45
31 465
Taoist Studies
TO 101 Fundamentals of Taoism 1 15
TO 102 Fundamentals of Natural Healing 1 15
TO 103 Fundamentals of Health Practitioner 1 15
3 45
Qi Cultivation (Total of 12 units required for graduation)
Foundation Qi Courses (3 courses mandatory)
QC 110 Self-healing Qigong 1 15
QC 120 Eight Treasures I 1 15
QC 130 Harmony Tai Chi Chuan Level I 2 30
QC 140 InfiniChi Qigong Level I 1 15
QC 150 Dao-In Qigong Level I 1 15
Advanced Qi Courses
QC 221 Eight Treasures II 2 30
QC 222 Eight Treasures III 2 30
QC 231 Harmony Tai Chi Chuan Level II 1 15
QC 232 Harmony Tai Chi Chuan Level III 2 30
QC 233 Harmony Tai Chi Chuan Level IV 2 30
QC 241 InfiniChi Qigong Level IIA 1 15
QC 242 InfiniChi Qigong Level IIB 1 15
QC 251 Dao-In Qigong Level II 1 15
QC 252 Dao-In Qigong Level III 1 15
QC 261 Tai Chi Chuan Straight Sword Level I 1 15
QC 262 Tai Chi Chuan Straight Sword Level II 1 15
QC 263 Harmony Tai Chi Fan 1 15
QC 270 Taoist Meditation 1 15
QC 280 Crane-style Qigong 1 15
12 180
Preclinical Biomedical Sciences
WM 100 Western Medical Terminology 2 30
WM 110 Biology 2 30
WM 120 Chemistry 2 30
WM 130 Biochemistry 2 30
WM 140 General Physics 2 30
WM 151 Anatomy & Physiology I 3 45
WM 152 Anatomy & Physiology II 3 45
WM 153 Anatomy & Physiology III 3 45
WM 211 Pathophysiology I 3 45
WM 212 Pathophysiology II 3 45
25 375
Western Clinical Sciences
WM 220 Western Nutrition 3 45
WM 310 Western Physical Assessment 3 45
WM 321 Western Clinical Medicine I 3 45
WM 322 Western Clinical Medicine II 3 45
WM 330 Radiological and Laboratory Diagnosis 2 30
WM 340 Psychology of Patient Care 2 30
WM 350 Survey of Health Professions 1 15
WM 360 Western Pharmacology 2 30
19 285
Practice Management & Professional Development
WM 230 History of Medicine 2 30
WM 370 Biomedical Acupuncture 1 15
WM 381 CPR & First Aid 0.5 7.5
WM 382 Clean Needle Technique 0.5 7.5
WM 410 Professional Development 1 15
WM 420 Public Health in TCM 2 30
WM 430 Law, Ethics & Practice Management 3 45
10 150
Clinical Education
CL 100 Clinical Management 2* 30
CL 310 Clinical Theater (1 unit each/2 units required) 2 60
CL 400 Clinical Observation (1 unit each/3 units required) 3 90
CL 510 Clinical Case Studies (1 unit each/3 units required) 3 45
CL 520 Integrative Case Studies 1* 15
CL 600 Level One Internship (60 hrs x 5 shifts) 10 300
CL 700 Level Two Internship (60 hrs x 5 shifts) 10 300
CL 800 Level Three Internship (60 hrs x 4 shifts) 8 240
39 1080
* didactic classes / units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 192 units
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 3375 hours
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2013/2014 Curriculum
YEAR ONE
Trimester 1 Credits
Chinese Medical Terminology 2
Principles & Theories of TCM I 3
Fundamentals of Chinese Herbology 1
Introduction to Meridians 2
Biology 2
Anatomy & Physiology I 3
Western Medical Terminology 2
Fundamentals of Taoism I - Introduction 1
Foundation Qi Course 1
TOTAL 17
Trimester 2 Credits
Principles & Theories of TCM II 3
Herbal Pharmacopoeia I 3
Herbal Lab 1
Acupuncture Anatomy & Energetics I 3
Anatomy & Physiology II 3
Chemistry 2
TOTAL 16
Trimester 3 Credits
Principles & Theories of TCM III 3
Herbal Pharmacopoeia II 3
Herbal Lab 1
Acupuncture Anatomy & Energetics II 3
Anatomy & Physiology III 3
Biochemistry 2
TOTAL 16
TOTAL UNITS (Year One) 49
YEAR TWO
Trimester 4 Credits
TCM Diagnosis I 3
Herbal Pharmacopoeia III 3
Herbal Lab 1
Acupuncture Anatomy & Energetics III 3
History of Medicine 2
Physics 2
Fundamentals of Taoism II - Natural Healing 1
Qi Course 1
TOTAL 16
Trimester 5 Credits
TCM Diagnosis II 3
Herbal Formulas I 3
Western Nutrition 3
Tuina / Acupressure 3
Pathophysiology I 3
Qi Course 1
TOTAL 16
Trimester 6 Credits
Survey of TCM Classics 2
Herbal Formulas II 3
Pathophysiology II 3
Biomedical Acupuncture 1
TCM Nutrition 2
Qi Course(s) 2
Clinical Management 2
First Comprehensive Exam
TOTAL 15
TOTAL UNITS (Year Two) 47
YEAR THREE
Trimester 7 Credits
Acupuncture Techniques I 3
Acupuncture Point Therapeutics 3
Herbal Formulas III 3
Western Physical Assessment 3
Psychology of Patient Care 2
Qi Course 1
Clinical Theater (60 hrs) 2
TOTAL 17
Trimester 8 Credits
Acupuncture Techniques II 3
TCM Internal Medicine I 3
Western Clinical Medicine I 3
Western Pharmacology 2
Herbal Patent & External Medicines 2
CPR / First Aid 0.5
Clean Needle Technique 0.5
Qi Course 1
Clinical Observation (30 hrs) 1
TOTAL 16
Trimester 9 Credits
Auricular/Scalp Acupuncture 2
TCM Internal Medicine II 3
Western Clinical Medicine II 3
Radiology & Lab Diagnosis 2
Herbal Formulation Skills 2
Survey of Health Professions 1
Fundamentals of Taoism III - Health Practitioner 1
Clinical Observation (60 hrs) 2
Pre-Clinical Exam
TOTAL 16
TOTAL UNITS (Year Three) 49
YEAR FOUR
Trimester 10 Credits
Survey of TCM Specialties 3
Public Health in TCM 2
Qi Course 1
Clinical Internship I (20 hrs/wk) 10
Clinical Case Study 1
TOTAL 17
Shanghanlun / Wenbing 3
Professional Development 1
Qi Course 1
Clinical Internship II (20 hrs/wk) 10
TOTAL 16
Laws, Ethics & Practice Management 3
Qi Course 1
Clinical Internship III (16 hrs/wk) 8
Integrative Clinical Case Study 1
Graduation Exam
TOTAL 14
TOTAL UNITS (Year Four) 47
TOTAL UNITS TO GRADUATION 192
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Model 4-Year Sequence (2013-2014 MATCM)
Traditional Chinese Medicine
CHINESE MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
CM 100 2 Units 30 Hours
This course familiarizes students with basic Chinese medical
language and terminology.
Prerequisites: None
PRINCIPLES & THEORIES OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE I
This course provides a foundation for the study of Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM). The course presents an overview of
the theories and principles of TCM and examines the concepts
of Yin and Yang, Five Elements, the vital substances, the Zangfu
organ systems, channels and meridians, theories of disease
etiology, pathology, diagnostic and treatment principles from
a TCM perspective.
Prerequisites: None
PRINCIPLES & THEORIES OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE II
This course focuses on pattern differentiation and syndrome
identification. Students will learn to recognize and identify
basic signs and symptoms of disease patterns based on the
Zangfu syndromes.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Principles & Theories
of TCM I
PRINCIPLES & THEORIES OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE III
This course further explores the theories and principles of
TCM Zangfu differentiation and treatment principles, focusing
on complex Zangfu patterns, multi-syndrome disorders, as well
as basic differentiation based on Eight Principles, Six Channels,
Four Levels and the Vital Substances.
of TCM II
SURVEY OF TCM CLASSICS
This course familiarizes students with the major classic TCM
texts and schools of thoughts, focusing on the Huang Di Nei Jing
(The Yellow Emperors Classic) and other significant TCM classics.
of TCM I, II, III
TCM DIAGNOSIS I
Part one of a two-part series on diagnostic methods in TCM.
The focus of this module is on the traditional Four Methods of
TCM diagnosis: observation, auscultation, inquiry and palpation.
Students will learn and practice TCM inquiry, tongue assessment
and classical pulse diagnosis with appropriate clinical applications.
of TCM, I, II, III; Chinese Medical Terminology
TCM DIAGNOSIS II
Part two of a two-part series on diagnostic methods in TCM.
The emphasis of this module is TCM diagnosis integrating various
clinical signs and symptoms, and the formulation of differential
diagnoses based of clinical signs and symptoms. Students will
also be introduced to TCM pediatric diagnosis, as well as pattern
identification based on the Four Levels, Six Stages and
Triple Burner.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of TCM Diagnosis I
TCM INTERNAL MEDICINE I
This is the first of a two-part series that examines in detail
common disorders from a TCM perspective. Students will study
in detail the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment principles
as well as the acupuncture and herbal treatments for various
respiratory, digestive and urogenital disorders.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of TCM Diagnosis I & II;
Herbal Formulas I, II & III; Acupuncture Point Therapeutics
TCM INTERNAL MEDICINE II
This is the second of a two-part series that examines in detail
common disorders from a TCM perspective. Students will study
in detail the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment principles
as well as the acupuncture and herbal treatments for various
disorders of the musculoskeletal, neurological, metabolic and
cardiovascular systems.
SURVEY OF TCM SPECIALTIES
This course provides a survey of common diseases encountered in
the following TCM specializations: TCM Gynecology, TCM Pediatrics,
TCM Orthopedics and External Medicine and TCM Dermatology.
Acupuncture
INTRODUCTION TO MERIDIANS
AC 100 2 Units 30 Hours
This course familiarizes students with the concepts of channels
and meridians and presents a survey of the 12 primary and 8
extraordinary meridians and the various pathways and collaterals
associated with each meridian. It also presents the traditional
system of proportional measurement combined with anatomical
landmarks as a guide for locating points along a pathway.
Prerequisites: None
ACUPUNCTURE ANATOMY & ENERGETICS I
This is the first of a three-part series that examines in detail
the location of acupuncture points. This module focuses on the
Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart and Small Intestine
meridians. The specific functions and energetics of major points
along these channels will also be examined in detail.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Anatomy & Physiology I,
Intro to Meridians
ACUPUNCTURE ANATOMY & ENERGETICS II
This course continues to examine in detail the location
and energetics of acupuncture points. This module presents
acupuncture points along the Urinary Bladder, Kidney,
Pericardium, Triple Burner, and Gall Bladder meridians.
Intro to Meridians
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Course Descriptions
ACUPUNCTURE ANATOMY & ENERGETICS III
The third of a three-part series on acupuncture point location
and energetics. This course covers the location of acupuncture
points on the Liver, Governing (Du) and Conception (Ren)
meridians; it also describes in detail various extra points
commonly used in acupuncture and TCM. Students will also
learn the energetics of group points including the Frontmu,
Backshu, Confluent, Influential and group Luo points.
Intro to Meridians
TUINA / ACUPRESSURE
This course presents lectures, demonstrations and practice
in the Chinese method of therapeutic massage (Tuina) and
acupressure. Students will learn the basic techniques of Tuina
and their application to clinical conditions and traumatic injuries.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Intro to Meridians
ACUPUNCTURE TECHNIQUES I
This course presents lectures, demonstrations and practices
in safe needling techniques. Students will be introduced to
different types of needles and needle selection, the management
of needlestick incidents, sterilization and clean needle procedures.
Students will be taught the basic techniques of needle insertion,
manipulation and withdrawal; students will also be taught the
basic m methods for tonification and sedation.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Acupuncture Anatomy
& Energetics I, II & III; Principles & Theories of TCM I, II & III
ACUPUNCTURE TECHNIQUES II
This course presents lectures, demonstrations and practices
in advanced acupuncture techniques and their clinical application.
Students will learn cupping, moxibustion, electroacupuncture,
application of acupressure beads and magnets, equipment safety
and the use of special needling techniques such as cutaneous
acupuncture and other advanced needling techniques.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Acupuncture Techniques I
AURICULAR & SCALP ACUPUNCTURE
This course reviews the methods and clinical application
of microsystem acupuncture, focusing on the systems of scalp
and auricular acupuncture, integrating lectures, demonstrations
and practice sessions within the course.
ACUPUNCTURE POINT THERAPEUTICS
This course presents an in depth discussion of therapeutic
strategies and clinical point combinations for major channel and
Zangfu disorders. Students will learn how to analyze and combine
acupuncture points to treat a variety of syndromes and diseases.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Acupuncture Anatomy &
Energetics I, II & III; Principles & Theories of TCM I, II & III
Chinese Herbal Medicine
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHINESE HERBOLOGY
HM 100 1 Unit 15 Hours
An introduction to Chinese herbal medicine, this course presents
the major herbs and herb groups in Chinese herbology with an
overview of their herbal characteristics and therapeutic uses.
Prerequisites: None
HERBAL PHARMACOPOEIA I
HM 110 3 Units 45 Hours
This is the first of a three-part series that examines in detail
the herbal characteristics, entering channels, therapeutic actions,
clinical indications, contraindications, dosages, preparations and
special properties of the major medicinal substances in Chinese
herbal medicine. In this module, medicinal substances from the
following categories will be studied in detail: herbs that release
the exterior, herbs that clear heat, downward draining herbs,
herbs that drain damp, aromatic herbs that transform damp,
and anti-malarial herbs.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Fundamentals of
Chinese Herbology
HERBAL PHARMACOPOEIA II
This is the second of a three-part series that examines in detail
following categories will be studied in detail: herbs that dispel
wind-damp, herbs that transform phlegm and stop cough, herbs
that relieve food stagnation, digestive, herbs that regulate Qi,
herbs that regulate blood and herbs that warm the interior
and expel cold.
Chinese Herbology
HERBAL PHARMACOPOEIA III
This is the third of a three-part series that examines in detail
following categories will be studied in detail: tonifying herbs.
substances that calm the spirit, herbs that extinguish wind &
stop tremors, herbs that stabilize and bind, aromatic substances
that open the orifices, herbs that expel parasites and substances
for topical application.
Chinese Herbology
HERBAL LAB (3 REQUIRED)
HM 111 1 Unit 15 Hours 3 REQUIRED (3 Units/45 Hours TOTAL)
This course provides an accessible and interactive environment
for students to learn about Chinese herbal medicine in a practical
setting to accompany the more didactic Herbal Pharmacopoeia
series. Fifteen hours of herb lab are required for each of the three
Herbal Pharmacopoeia courses, i.e. a total of three fifteen-hour
blocks are required in the entire curriculum (45 hours total).
Prerequisites: Concurrent with Herbal Pharmacopoeia I, II and III
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HERBAL FORMULAS I
The first of a three-part series that analyzes in detail herbal
composition, formulation strategies, therapeutic actions, clinical
indications / contraindications, dosages, and preparation methods
of the major Chinese herbal prescriptions. This module focuses
on formulas that release exterior, clear heat, harmonize, drain
downward, treat dryness, expel dampness, release interior-
exterior excess, and warm interior cold.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Herbal Pharmacopoeia I,
II & III
HERBAL FORMULAS II
The second of a three-part series that analyzes in detail herbal
indications / contraindications, dosages, and preparation methods
of the major Chinese herbal prescriptions. This module focuses
on formulas that tonify, regulate Qi, and regulate blood.
II & III
HERBAL FORMULAS III
The third of a three-part series that analyzes in detail herbal
indications /contraindications, dosages, and preparation methods
of the major Chinese herbal prescriptions. This module focuses on
formulas that stabilize and bind, calm the spirit, open the sensory
orifices, expel wind, dispel phlegm, reduce food stagnation and
expel parasites.
II & III
TCM NUTRITION
This course looks into the nature and functions of food and
their practical application as therapeutic and preventive health
measures based on theories and principles of Traditional
Chinese Medicine.
II & III; Principles and Theories of TCM I, II & III
HERBAL FORMULATION SKILLS
This course focuses on the development of herbal formula writing
skills. Students will learn the principles and strategies of herbal
combinations and apply these skills and strategies in constructing
an herbal formula and modifying formulas to suit the individual
needs of their patients.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Herbal Formulas I, II, &
III; TCM Diagnosis I & II
HERBAL PATENT AND EXTERNAL MEDICINES
This course presents a survey of various prepackaged patent
and external medicines available in the market and looks into
clinical efficacy and the prescription and use of these medicinal
herbal products.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Herbal Formulas I, II,
& III
SHANGHANLUN / WENBING
The course focuses on the diagnostic modalities and patterns
based on the classic texts Shanghanlun (Treatise on Cold Damage)
and Wenbing (Febrile Illnesses). Students will study the treatment
principles and classical herbal formulas used in the treatment of
various infectious diseases and related disorders as described in
these texts.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Herbal Formulas I, II &
III; TCM Diagnosis I & II; Acupuncture Point Therapeutics
Preclinical Biomedical Sciences
WESTERN MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
WM 100 2 Units 30 Hours
This course is designed to provide students with a working
knowledge of Western medical terminology and nomenclature,
including major roots, prefixes, suffixes and derivatives.
Prerequisites: None
BIOLOGY
This is an introductory study of life sciences designed as an
introduction to the health care sciences.
Prerequisites: None
CHEMISTRY
This course presents the fundamentals of inorganic chemistry
with emphasis on basic chemical principles and their applications
to the health care sciences.
Prerequisites: None
BIOCHEMISTRY
This is an introduction to physiological chemistry, including
study of the function and structure of the major groups of bio-
chemical compounds, a survey of the main metabolic pathways
and an introduction to the biochemical basis of genetics.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Chemistry
PHYSICS
This is an introductory study of the basic principles and
concepts in mechanics, electromagnetism, heat and light,
and how these physical laws apply to health care sciences.
Prerequisites: None
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
The course provides a detailed study of human anatomy and
physiology, including topographical anatomy as well as the
organization of the human body and the musculoskeletal,
integumentary systems.
Prerequisites: None
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
This course continues the detailed study of human anatomy
and physiology, focusing on the nervous, endocrine, digestive,
hematological and respiratory systems.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Anatomy & Physiology I
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY III
This course continues the detailed study of human anatomy
and physiology, focusing on the cardiovascular, lymphatic,
immune, urinary and reproductive systems as well as an
introductory study of human genetics, growth and development.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Anatomy & Physiology I
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY I
This course presents the fundamental mechanisms of disease
processes, including cellular and system dysfunctions, inflamma-
tion and repair, immune responses and pathological processes
in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
II, III; Biochemistry, Western Medical Terminology
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY II
The pathophysiology series continues with the study of the
fundamental mechanisms of disease processes, focusing on
disorders of the gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine and
neurological systems.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Pathophysiology I
Western Clinical Sciences
WESTERN NUTRITION
This course introduces the principles of nutrition and nutritional
assessment, and examines the functions and metabolic pathways
of major nutrients, vitamins and minerals, and the diseases asso-
ciated with excess and deficiency of these nutrients. Students will
also learn to analyze and evaluate a patients nutritional intake to
identify and treat a variety of commonly encountered conditions.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Biochemistry, Western
Medical Terminology
WESTERN PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
This course will provide students training in the proper techniques
of Western diagnostic assessment, including history taking, physi-
cal examination and clinical charting. Students will learn the basic
techniques in examining the head, neck, thorax and abdomen, as
well as basic skills in orthopedic and neurological assessments.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Pathophysiology I & II
WESTERN CLINICAL MEDICINE I
This course provides a systematic study of common disorders
in neurology, rheumatology, dermatology, endocrinology, hematol-
ogy and immunology. Students will learn the clinical manifesta-
tions, etiology, differential diagnosis and diagnostic criteria, as
well as basic treatment principles of common diseases in a
clinical setting.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Western Physical
Assessment
WESTERN CLINICAL MEDICINE II
This course continues the systematic study of common disorders,
focusing on diseases in the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastroin-
testinal, hepatobiliary, renal, urogenital and gynecological systems.
Students will learn the clinical manifestations, etiology, differential
diagnosis and diagnostic criteria, as well as basic treatment princi-
ples of common diseases in a clinical setting.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Western
Physical Assessment
RADIOLOGICAL & LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS
This course provides students with the basic information in
interpreting medical imaging data and diagnostic laboratory
tests. Students will learn to analyze and correlate radiological
and laboratory data with their patients clinical diagnoses.
Physical Assessment
PSYCHOLOGY OF PATIENT CARE
This course introduces the student to psychological concepts
and basic skills in patient counseling. Students will learn to
recognize clinical manifestations of common psychiatric
disorders for treatment or for professional referral.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Western Medical
Terminology, at least one Clinical Theater module
SURVEY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
WM 350 1 Unit 15 Hours
This course provides an overview of the various medical /
health care systems to enable students to understand the
nature and scope of practice of other health care practitioners
and effectively communicate with patients and other health
care providers.
Medical Terminology
WESTERN PHARMACOLOGY
This course presents the study of the major classes of Western
pharmacological substances, their therapeutic actions, clinical
indications, safety, and side effects. Students will also learn
about drug-herb interaction, the effects of Western pharmacological
substances on Chinese herbal medicines and vice versa.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Biochemistry,
Pathophysiology I & II
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Practice Management, Public Health
& Professional Development
HISTORY OF MEDICINE
This course provides a survey of the history and development of
the Western medical system, as well as acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine, including major historical events and their impact on
the development of medical paradigms in the East and the West.
Prerequisites: None
BIOMEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE
WM 370 1 Unit 15 Hours
This course introduces students to research and evidence
based medicine, knowledge and critique of research methods,
knowledge of the academic peer review process and basic
skills in biostatistics.
Medical Terminology
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) AND FIRST AID
WM 381 0.5 Units 7.5 Hours
This is an eight-hour certification course in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) and first aid at the BLS (Basic Life Support)
level, which includes adult, child and infant CPR and first aid.
CPR certification is required before a student is allowed to
proceed to Clinical Internship training in the Clinic.
Prerequisites: None
CLEAN NEEDLE TECHNIQUE
WM 382 0.5 Units 7.5 Hours
This course provides training in asepsis and clean needle
procedures in acupuncture practice. Clean needle technique
certification is required before a student is allowed to proceed
to Clinical Internship training in the Clinic.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WM 410 1 Unit 15 Hours (NON-TUITION)
This course consists of a series of community service projects/
assignments. The objective is to prepare students with the
necessary skills to communicate effectively with their patients
and the general public and to possess the necessary skills
to continue to expand their knowledge as licensed practitioners.
Prerequisites: Concurrent with Clinical Internship
PUBLIC HEALTH IN TCM
This course provides training in the principles of public health,
including public and community health and disease prevention,
public health education, public health alert and a survey of
communicable diseases, disease epidemiology and treatment
of chemical dependency.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of one Clinical Theater;
Pathophysiology I & II
LAWS, ETHICS & PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
This course presents the legal and ethical issues of the health
practitioner, with special emphasis on the laws and regulations
governing the practice of acupuncture in California, including
the relevant OSHA and HIPAA requirements. The course will also
present a study of the business aspects of a healthcare practice,
including marketing and advertising, strategic and financial
planning, maintenance of records, billing procedures, legal
responsibilities and related topics.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of one Clinical Theater
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Taoist Studies
TAOISM I FUNDAMENTALS OF TAOISM
TO 101 1 Unit 15 Hours
This course introduces the Taoist philosophical principles that
are the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine, emphasizing the
Taoist approaches to the cultivation of the mind, body and spirit.
Prerequisites: None
TAOISM II FUNDAMENTALS OF NATURAL HEALING
This course explores the Taoist principles governing natural health
and healing. Students will learn and be knowledgeable in the
Taoist practices that enhance cultivation of mind, body and spirit.
Taoism I, Principles and Theories of TCM I, II & III
TAOISM III FUNDAMENTALS OF THE HEALTH PRACTITIONER
This course continues the interactive training in the cultivation
of attitudes, strategies and skills essential to becoming an excep-
tional practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This course
examines the Taoist perspectives of self-discipline, practitioner-
patient communication, problem solving and patient management.
Taoism II, at least one Clinical Theater
Qi Cultivation
A total of 12 units of Qi Cultivation courses are required for
successful completion of the MATCM program.
FOUNDATION GROUP
The Foundation Group consists of the following core courses:
Self-Healing Qigong (QC 110), Eight Treasures I (QC 120), Harmony
Tai Chi Chuan Level I (QC 130), Infinichi Qigong Level I (QC 140)
and Dao-In Qigong Level I (QC 150). Students must complete at
least three of the foundational courses before progressing to
advanced Qi cultivation courses.
SELF-HEALING QIGONG
QC 110 1 Unit 15 Hours
This course establishes the groundwork for TCM movement
practices and Taoist Self cultivation, bringing to life the Five
Element theory component of the academic curriculum in self-
healing exercises. Students begin learning related Yo San family
tradition basic practices and Five Element work immediately appli-
cable to healing self while also key to later clinical therapeutics.
Prerequisites: None
EIGHT TREASURES I
Unique to the Yo San heritage, the Eight Treasures is a Qigong
form that builds a strong movement vocabulary for Qi cultivation,
as well as providing an experiential connection to the study and
understanding of acupuncture channels and the circulation of the
eight extraordinary vessels. This course, also known as the Little
Eight Treasures, includes coordinated movement and breathing
sequences from each of the eight long-form segments of Parts II
and III.
Prerequisites: None
HARMONY TAI CHI CHUAN LEVEL I (SHORT FORM)
QC 130 2 Units 30 Hours
Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient moving meditation practice with
many mind, body, and spiritual benefits. This course covers
the 18-Step Harmony Tai Chi Chuan Short Form, comprised of
movements taken from the Harmony Tai Chi Chuan Long Form
in the Yo San Heritage.
Prerequisites: None
INFINICHI QIGONG LEVEL I
This is the introductory course in a complete system of medical
Qigong, designed to train students developing the energetic abili-
ties of a Qi healing therapist. Using the Yo San family materials,
along with standard texts in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qigong
and Chinese body work, it features a progressive, systematic pro-
gram that nurtures understanding, facilitates skill development,
and promotes self-growth.
Prerequisites: None
DAO-IN QIGONG LEVEL I
Dao-In Qigong is a thorough system of body tuning and
adjustment accomplished through movement and meditation
postures performed while in seated and lying positions. Dao-In
Qigong emphasizes moving through rather than holding individual
postures. This practice stretches and strengthens the body, bal-
ances internal systems and adjusts energy. This is the foundation-
al set of movements and practices drawn from the advanced
Dao-In Qigong taught in Levels II and III.
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Studies in Qi Cultivation
EIGHT TREASURES II and III
QC 221 and QC 222 2 Units Each 30 Hours Each
Eight Treasures II provides study of the Eight Treasures Long Form,
incorporating portions of the Little Eight Treasures into the study
and practice of the first four of the eight Treasures of the long
form. Students continue incorporating knowledge of meridians
and extraordinary vessels as well as acupoints into qigong prac-
tice. Eight Treasures III focuses on the latter four of the Treasures
of the long form.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the Foundation Group,
including Eight Treasures I
HARMONY TAI CHI CHUAN LEVEL II (INTERMEDIATE FORM)
Harmony Tai Chi Chuan balances the energy of the three energy
centers of the body. This course covers the 28 Step Harmony Tai
Chi Chuan intermediate form, comprised of the first 18 movements
of the short form (Level I) plus 10 additional movements (includ-
ing some basic kicks) taken mostly from the first part (Yin
Section) of the Harmony Tai Chi Chuan long form (Level III).
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the Foundation Group,
including Harmony Tai Chi Chuan Level I
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HARMONY TAI CHI CHUAN LEVEL III (LONG FORM)
and LEVEL IV (ADVANCED FORM)
QC 232 and QC 233 2 Units Each 30 Hours Each
The series of Harmony Tai Chi Chuan Level III and Level IV
together presents the philosophy and practice of the Harmony
Tai Chi Chuan long form that is part of the Yo San heritage. Level
III covers the 58-step Yin Section or first part of the long form
which includes movements that are more contracted. Level IV
covers the 50-step Yang Section or second part of the long form
which includes movements that are more expansive. Harmony
Tai Chi Chuan is a style that embodies principles of the Tao Te
Ching. Mastery of this form helps one to gain balance, harmony,
and an enhanced sensing of Qi that is essential to the
medical practitioner.
INFINICHI QIGONG IIA and IIB
QC 241 and QC 242 1 Unit Each 15 Hours Each
Infinichi Qigong trains students in developing the energetic
healing abilities of a medical qigong therapist. Using Yo San
family books and standard texts for Traditional Chinese Medicine,
Qigong and Chinese body work, this sequential program features
progressive, systematic approaches that nurture understanding,
facilitate skill development, and promote self-growth.
including Infinichi I, plus Infinichi IIA is prerequisite to Infinichi IIB
DAO-IN QIGONG LEVEL II and III
QC 251 and QC 252 1 Unit Each 15 Hours Each
These courses include the 44 movements and 14 meditation
postures (in addition to and building upon that in Level 1) from
the Dao-In system. Each movement, such as Bamboo Bending
in the Wind, Bird Washing Its Wing, and Dragon Dance,
coordinates breathing with gentle motion in order to adjust the
energy of the body. Dao-In Qigong is an ancient practice which
helps reduce stress, enhance youthfulness and increase longevity.
including Dao-In Qigong Level I
TAI CHI CHUAN STRAIGHT SWORD LEVEL I (SHORT FORM)
The Tai Chi Chuan Straight Sword short form is the first 16 move-
ments of the Tai Chi Chuan Straight Sword long form, an integral
part of the Harmony Tai Chi Chuan heritage of the Yo San Family.
The sword is an instrument of spiritual cultivation that equips
practitioners to learn to refine and master their energy and
project their Qi.
TAI CHI CHUAN STRAIGHT SWORD LEVEL II (LONG FORM)
This course covers the 33-step Tai Chi Chuan Straight Sword
long form. This form adds an additional 17 movements to the
16-step short form (see above) to complete the long form.
Spiritual swordsmanship, using the sword as an instrument
of cultivation and refinement, including sword meditation,
is covered in this course.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the Foundation
Group, including Harmony Tai Chi Chuan Level I
TAI CHI FAN I
QC 263 1 Unit 15 Hours Each
For advanced students of Harmony Tai Chi Chuan, the Tai Chi fan
course further develops principles and experiential understanding
of yin and yang in motion, using the Tai Chi fan as an aid to
further sharpen the focus and coordination of the practitioner.
TAOIST MEDITATION
Students learn meditative techniques and practices drawn
from ancient Taoist principles of gathering and focusing psycho-
spiritual resources. This course is relevant not only to strengthen
self-cultivation, but also to equip participants with clinical tools
and insights.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the Foundation Group
CRANE STYLE QIGONG
This course presents standing movement exercises patterned on
the graceful, harmonious movements of the crane. While practicing
the form, the concentration on moving Qi to various acupoints
helps to activate Qi and strengthen vitality. Crane Style provides
a contemporary application of qigong for immune health.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the Foundation Group
Clinical Education
CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
CL 100 2 Units 30 Hours
Students will learn legal, ethical and practical procedures which
will prepare them for their clinical internship as well as their
future practice as a licensed acupuncturist. At the end of the
class, students will understand their duties and responsibilities
as acupuncture interns and be able to successfully discharge
these duties and responsibility during their internship.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of TCM Diagnosis I
CLINICAL THEATER
CL 310 1 Unit 30 Hours 2 Units Required
This series of clinical observation offers students exposure to
acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in a clinical setting. Students
will have the opportunity to see how TCM theories and diagnostic
principles are integrated into clinical practice by observing the
entire diagnostic and treatment procedure conducted by experi-
enced, licensed practitioners/faculty. There will also be ample
opportunity for review and discussions of cases to further
enhance the learning experience.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Clinical Management
CLINICAL OBSERVATION
CL 400 1 Unit 30 Hours 3 Units Required
In this section of the observation curriculum, students will
be assigned to work with clinic supervisors, and will be directly
observing senior practice interns as well as licensed practitioners
in the clinic. Students will acquire the necessary skills and knowl-
edge to begin working directly with patients in the next level
of clinical training.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 2 Units of Clinical
Theater; Clinical Management; TCM Diagnosis I & II
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CLINICAL CASE STUDY (3 REQUIRED)
CL 510 1 Unit 15 Hours 3 Required
During these case studies sessions, interns will present and
discuss cases with fellow interns and a member of the clinical
faculty. From these discussions and analyses, interns will develop
further skills in managing more complex and difficult cases
encountered in their clinical practice.
INTEGRATIVE CLINICAL CASE STUDY
CL 520 1 Unit 15 Hours
In these case study sessions, the focus will be on integrative
approach to clinical diagnosis and management of patients.
This will be an opportunity for interns to engage in discussions
on integrating TCM with Western medical modalities.
CLINICAL INTERNSHIP LEVEL IA
(2 Blocks of 60 Hours Each Required)
At Level IA clinical internship, student interns will be working
in pairs under the close supervision of a clinical faculty member
to develop the students confidence and competence in diagnos-
ing and implementing treatments. Working collaboratively with
a fellow Level One intern provides a unique opportunity for
students to strengthen their collaborative interaction and
professional communication skills.
Prerequisites: Pass the Pre-Clinical Examination; complete all
clinical theater and clinical observation hours (150 hours); and
satisfactory completion of Clinical Management; TCM Diagnosis I
& II; Herbal Formulas I, II & III; Acupuncture Techniques I & II;
Pathophysiology I & II; Western Physical Assessment; CPR &
First Aid; CNT certification
CLINICAL INTERNSHIP LEVEL IB
At Level IB clinical internship, student interns will begin to
assuming individual responsibility for patients. The patient
treatment protocol remains the same as in Level IA described
above, with the intern involved in history taking, physical exami-
nation, diagnosis and carrying out supervisor approved treatment.
As with Level IA, clinical supervisors will be closely monitoring
the intern throughout the entire process.
Prerequisites: Pass the Pre-Clinical Examination; complete all
clinical theater and clinical observation hours (150 hours); and
satisfactory completion of Clinical Management; TCM Diagnosis I
& II; Herbal Formulas I, II & III; Acupuncture Techniques I & II;
Pathophysiology I & II; Western Physical Assessment; CPR
& First Aid; CNT certification
CLINICAL INTERNSHIP LEVEL II
Students will continue to work with patients under direct
supervision of the clinical faculty. Students will further develop
their clinical assessment, diagnose patients and consult with
clinic supervisors in developing an approved treatment and
follow-up plan. Students will be supervised by the clinical
faculty in the treatment of all patients.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Clinical Internship
Levels IA & IB
CLINICAL INTERNSHIP LEVEL III
Students will continue to work with patients under minimum
supervision from the clinical faculty. Students will independently
carry out the entire history intake, clinical assessment and diagno-
sis process and develop an appropriate treatment and follow-up
plan for approval by the clinical faculty. Students will also be
expected to instruct patients on appropriate lifestyle modifications
and post-treatment care. Students will be supervised by the clini-
cal faculty in the treatment of all patients. Students also have the
opportunity to participate at one of our many off-site clinical train-
ing programs with organizations such as the Childrens Hospital
Los Angeles, Venice Family Clinic, Simm/Mann Health & Wellness
Center, Being Alive Los Angeles, Wise & Healthy Aging etc
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Clinical Internship
Level II
Elective Courses
Various elective courses that are of relevance to the curriculum
and meet the mission and objectives of university are scheduled
each trimester to enhance the diversity of the MATCM programs
course offerings. Examples of recent elective courses include:
TCM Dermatology
TCM Gynecology
TCM Psychiatry
TCM Pediatrics
TCM Cosmetology
TCM Shen disharmonies
Acupuncture & pain management
Master Tungs acupuncture
Recognizing medical emergencies
Orthopedic evaluation and assessment
Advanced practice management
Yang-style Taiiiquan Basic & Advanced
Yang-style Taichi Sword & Taichi Fan
Chen-style Taijiquan Basic & Advanced
Chen-style Taichi Sword & Taichi Fan
I-Ching Basic & Advanced
Medical I-Ching
Pre-Clinical review course
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The Yo San University Community Clinic is the on-site teaching
facility at Yo San University and provides the professional setting
in which students and interns complete the clinical portion of their
Master of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine (MATCM)
degree program.
The University Clinic also offers TCM and acupuncture services by
licensed practitioners who are also members of the faculty.
CLINIC TREATMENT
At the Yo San University Community Clinic, we provide TCM
treatment for a variety of conditions. Interns will experience and
directly participate in providing acupuncture and TCM care for a
wide spectrum of ailments. The following is a sample of disease
conditions that are commonly treated with TCM:
Respiratory common cold, cough, allergic rhinitis
and asthma
Gastrointestinal diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, irritable
bowel syndrome and peptic ulcer diseases
Cardiovascular hypertension
Gynecological menstrual and premenstrual disorders,
infertility, menopause
Urogenital urinary tract infections, bladder and
prostate disorders
Immune Deficiency chronic fatigue, HIV / AIDS, fibromyalgia
Clinical Oncology adjunct support for chemotherapy and
radiation therapy; cancer pain management
Mental Health depression, anxiety, insomnia, and stress
Musculoskeletal neck/back pain, sciatica, joint pain and
various arthritic conditions (osteoarthritis,
rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis),
tendonitis, sports injuries, whiplash injuries
Neurological headaches and migraines, neuropathies,
chronic pain syndromes, Bells palsy;
rehabilitative management for strokes
Dermatological acne, facial rejuvenation
Others obesity, alcohol and tobacco dependency
GENERAL CLINIC REQUIREMENTS
Students in the MATCM program will be required to complete 150
hours of Clinical Observation and 840 hours of Clinical Internship
training prior to graduation.
Clinical Observation begins toward the end of the second year
of the program and consists of Clinical Theater sessions and
structured Clinical Observation.
Upon successful completion of Clinical Observation and passing
the Pre-Clinical Exam, students will advance to Clinical Internship,
the final stage of training in the MATCM program. Students will
begin working with patients under direct supervision of the clinical
faculty, refining their clinical skills in patient assessment, diagnosis
and case management using acupuncture and other appropriate
TCM modalities.
In addition, there are specific assignment requirements for
Observation Interns and patient treatment requirements for
Practice Interns. Please refer to the current Clinic Handbook
for more information. A copy of the Clinic Handbook is available
to all students.
THE HERBAL DISPENSARY
The Herbal Dispensary in the Yo San University Community Clinic
is a unique and valuable resource for both clinical education and the
TCM Herbal Medicine program. It provides the environment and tools
for students and interns to receive hands-on experience formulating,
and compounding custom herbal preparations to meet patients
individual needs. The Herbal Dispensary carries over 600 herbal
products, including processed (uncooked) herbs, concentrated
herbal granules, herbal ointments and creams, herbal patches
and ready made herbal pills/formulas.
The Herbal Dispensary serves as a learning center for the Herb
Lab portion of the Herbal Pharmacopoeia curriculum. A total of three
15-hour blocks (45 hours total) are required. Students enrolled in
Herbal Pharmacopoeia courses will be given specific guidelines on
fulfillment of Herb Lab requirements.
PRE-CLINICAL EXAMINATION
All students are required to pass the Pre-Clinical examination
prior to commencing the Clinical Internship. The examination
is offered once every trimester. A supplementary exam is also
offered every trimester (only available to students who have
failed their prior Pre-Clinical examination). Dates are posted on
the YSU academic calendar. This examination consists of written
theory and practical point location. A passing grade in both
sections is required.
Each student will be allowed a total of four (4) attempts at the
Pre- Clinical examination. Students failing the exam a second time
will be required to receive mandatory academic tutoring and other
remedial courses as deemed necessary by the Dean of Academic
Affairs. They will be allowed a third attempt only if they satisfactorily
complete all prescribed remedial activities. Students failing the
exam the fourth time may be subject to academic dismissal
from the University.
STUDENT ACUPUNCTURE SERVICES AT THE CLINIC
Enrolled students enjoy discounted acupuncture services at the
Yo San University Community Clinic. Please check with the clinic
for a current fee schedule.
CALIFORNIA STATE LAW AND UNIVERSITY POLICY ON NEEDLING
Under current California State Laws and Yo San University policies,
needling can only be performed:
By (California) licensed acupuncturists
By students at acupuncture schools/clinics under direct
supervision of a licensed acupuncturist
Violation of this state law and University policy constitute unlawful
practice and may lead to discipline, up to and including dismissal
from the University and/or legal action taken by the California
Acupuncture Board. Violators may also be barred from sitting for
the California Acupuncture Licensing Examination.
In compliance with the above mentioned regulations and policies,
all acupuncture and needling must be performed in the clinic or
designated classrooms with appropriate supervision. Appropriate
footwear must be worn at all times on campus.
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The University Clinic
Marilyn Allen, MS
MS, Pepperdine University
John Barber, MS, MATCM, L.Ac
MS, Georgia Institute of Technology
MATCM, Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Thomas Boldt, MATCM, L.Ac
Curtis Callison
Certified Eight Treasures Qigong instructor
Julie Chambers, MATCM, L.Ac
Yamin Chehin, MATCM, L.Ac
Jessica Chen, DAOM, MATCM, L.Ac
DAOM, Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
John Chen, PharmD, PhD, L.Ac
PharmD, University of Southern California, School of Pharmacy
PhD, South Baylo University
Meng Chen, MS, MATCM, L.Ac
MS, University of California, Los Angeles
Yu-Hong Chen, BMed, MSOM, L.Ac
BMed, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
MSOM, Samra University of Oriental Medicine
Brady Chin, MSOM, L.Ac
Carolyn Cohen, MTOM, L.Ac
MTOM, Emperors College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
David Cohen, MFA, L.Ac
MFA, San Francisco State College Acupuncture Certificate,
California Acupuncture College
Laraine Crampton, MPW, MLA, MATCM, L.Ac
MPW, University of Southern California
MLA (Liberal Arts), University of Southern California
Margo DeLeaver, MD, FAAP
MD, SUNY (Buffalo) School of Medicine
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatricians
Paul Des Rosiers, MATCM, L.Ac
Wing-Benn Deng, MATCM, L.Ac
Douglas Eisenstark, MFA, MTOM, L.Ac
MFA, Art Institute of Chicago
Cormac Ferguson, MTOM, L.Ac
Elaina Greenberg, MSAOM, L.Ac
MSAOM, Bastyr University
Nai-Qiang Gu, BMed, L.Ac
BMed, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Mary Hardy, MD
MD, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine
Ji-Ling Hu, BMed, MMed, L.Ac
BMed, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
MMed, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Brandon Horn, MSOM, L.Ac, FABORM
Fellow American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine
Fritz Hudnut, MTOM, DAOM, L.Ac
DAOM, Emperors College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
Hong-Yun Jin, BMed, MMed, L.Ac
BMed, Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
MMed, Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shiao-Ting Jing, BMed, MMed, L.Ac
BMed, Gansu College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lori Karny, MSW, LCSW
MSW, University of Southern California
Monika Kobylecka, MSTOM, L.Ac
MSTOM, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego
Djamal Kord, MATCM, L.Ac
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Faculty Listing
James Langford, DC
DC, Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles
Mu Larsen, MATCM, L.Ac
Lawrence Lau, MD (Singapore), MSOM, L.Ac
MD, National University of Singapore
Claudia Laufer, MATCM, L.Ac
Don Lee, MTOM, LAc, DNBAO
Diplomate National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics
Carolyn Leigh, MATCM, L.Ac
Novella Leimberg, MATCM, L.Ac
Seth Leon, MATCM
Ming-Dong Li, BMed, MMed, PhD, L.Ac
PhD, Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Yue-Ying Li, BMed, MMed, L.Ac
BMed, Luzhou Medical College, China
MMed, Luzhou Medical College, China
Benny J. Lin, BMed, OMD, L.Ac
BMed, Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
OMD, South Baylo University
Lesley Moorcroft, MTOM, L.Ac
Andrea Murchison, DAOM, MATCM, L.Ac
Daoshing Ni, PhD, OMD, L.Ac
PhD, Samra University of Oriental Medicine
OMD, Samra University of Oriental Medicine
Mao Shing Ni, PhD, OMD, L.Ac
PhD, Samra University of Oriental Medicine
OMD, Samra University of Oriental Medicine
Luriko Ozeki, MATCM, L.Ac
Meredith Chun-Yi Qian, BMed, MMed, L.Ac
BMed, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Michael Redmond, BA, RN
BA, Southern Illinois University
Veronica Rogers, MATCM, L.Ac
Edmund Shaheen, MD
MD, Tulane University School of Medicine
Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine
Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Acupuncture
Cynthia Splies, DAOM, MAOM, L.Ac
MAOM, Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine
Edward Sullivan, MA
MA, Northwestern University
James Tuggle, JD
JD, University of California, Los Angeles
Albert Vaca, MATCM, L.Ac
Kevin Y S Wang, MD (Taiwan), MTOM, L.Ac
MD, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
MSOM, Emperors College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
Hua-Bing Wen, BMed, MMed, L.Ac
Chang-Qing Yang, BMed, MMed, PhD, L.Ac
PhD, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine
Bao-Hui Zhang, BMed, L.Ac
Qi-Wei Zheng, BMed, MMed, L.Ac
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ACADEMIC YEAR
Yo San University operates on a 15-week trimester system.
Please refer to the Academic Calendar for application deadlines.
FALL TRIMESTER September through mid-December
SPRING TRIMESTER January through mid-April
SUMMER TRIMESTER May through mid-August
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
The satisfactory completion of at least two academic years (60
semester/90 quarter units) of education at the baccalaureate
level from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by
ACAOM and the U.S. Secretary of Education.
A minimum 2.5 GPA
In order to be considered for admission:
DOMESTIC APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT:
A completed application form
Application fee
Official transcripts from every school listed on the application
Two letters of professional or academic recommendation
on official letterhead
A 500-word statement of purpose
A personal interview with the Director of Admissions
A current rsum
Two passport-style photographs (approximately 2x2 inches)
to be used for student identification cards
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT:
A completed application form
Application fee
Official transcripts evaluated by an independent, accredited
evaluation agency (for example: World Education Services,
www.wes.org) to coincide with the US grading system
Two letters of professional or academic recommendation
on official letterhead
A 500-word statement of purpose
A personal interview with the Director of Admissions
A current rsum
Official TOEFL scores (minimum score of 500 on the paper test or
173 on the computerized test or 61 on the Internet-Based Test)
Financial statement (see Admissions Staff for details)
Two passport-style photographs (approximately 2x2 inches)
to be used for student identification cards
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Applicants who have been enrolled at another accredited
acupuncture school must follow the application procedures
listed above. Transfer credit is determined on an individual
basis at the time of admission to Yo San University.
NOTIFICATION OF ADMISSIONS
Applicants will be notified in writing of the Admissions Committees
decision within 30 days of the receipt of their completed application,
or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable.
YO SAN SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Various scholarships and awards are available to matriculating stu-
dents. These scholarships and awards vary from trimester to trimester.
For more information, please contact our Financial Aid Coordinator or
the Dean of Administration and Student Affairs.
Financial assistance is available through Federal Aid Student
programs for students needing assistance in paying their
educational costs.
There are two types of aid:
1. Non-need programs including the Direct Loan
Programs Unsubsidized Loan and the Grad Plus Loan.
2. Need-Based programs include the Federal Work-
Study Program.
To qualify for the Non-need programs you must:
1. Be a U.S. Citizen or registered alien
2. Be enrolled at least half-time which is defined as eight units,
exclusive of audited and elective courses
3. Not be in default on a student loan or owe a refund on any
state or federal educational grant
4. Possess a valid Social Security number
5. Have completed the Selective Service registration requirements
6. Must be making satisfactory academic progress
To qualify for the Need-based programs, you must satisfy 1 through
6 above and meet the needs test. The amount of need is the differ-
ence between the Cost of Attendance and the Expected Family
Contribution including other student aid such as scholarships. The
Cost of Attendance is established each year by the Financial Aid
Office and includes allowances for tuition, fees, books, room, board,
transportation and miscellaneous expenses.
The Expected Family Contribution is calculated by the U.S.
Department of Education based on information submitted on the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which must be
submitted annually.
The Federal work-study program eligibility is need-based.
Unsubsidized Direct Loan and the GradPlus Loan are not need-based.
DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM
Under the Direct Loan program, the student borrows from the U. S.
Government. A student applies by completing a FAFSA annually
and in their first year, a MPN (Master Promissory Note) and Entrance
Interview. Funds received through the Direct Loan Program must
be repaid starting six months after leaving school. Students can
borrow an aggregate maximum of $138,500 including amounts
outstanding from loans borrowed at other schools. University policy
limits the maximum Direct Loan per academic year to $18,500.
An academic year for Financial Aid is defined as two trimesters.
Loans for less than a full academic year are prorated accordingly.
UNSUBSIDIZED Interest on an unsubsidized loan is not paid by
the Federal Government and therefore, interest will accumulate on
the loan while the student is in school. Unless the student makes
payment on the interest while in school, the interest will be capital-
ized or added to the principle when the loan goes into repayment.
The interest on this loan is currently a fixed rate of 6.8%. University
policy limits the maximum Unsubsidized loan per academic year to
$18,500. The Unsubsidized Loan is not Need-Based. Students in
their final academic year, with remaining aggregate borrowing
eligibility, may borrow up to a maximum of $20,500.
GRADPLUS LOAN Students may borrow up to the Cost of Attendance
(see above) less the amount of other student loans, scholarships and
other federal student aid. The interest is a fixed rate of 7.9%. The bor-
rower must have a good credit history to qualify.
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Admissions
Financial Aid
DISBURSEMENT OF FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN PROCEEDS
When the following conditions are true fifteen days prior to the
beginning of the term, Federal Student Loan proceeds are disbursed
on the first day of the trimester:
You have completed the year appropriate FAFSA. The Financial
Aid Office will notify you when a FAFSA is needed.
You have completed a Master Promissory Note (The MPN needs
to be completed one time and is valid for ten years).
You have completed Entrance Counseling. Entrance Counseling
maybe done separately or at the same time for Stafford Loans
and GradPlus loans.
You have returned a signed award letter when requested.
A check for the difference between the amount borrowed and the
amount of your University charges will be available on the first day
of class in the Bursar's Office unless otherwise notified. Checks that
are not picked up within 21 calendar days of the disbursement date
or the date of notification are returned to the lender.
When the above conditions are not true, the Bursars office will
notify you of your refund check availability.
CANCELLING YOUR LOAN DISBURSEMENT
Within 30 calendar days of the disbursement date or notification
date that your refund check is available for pickup, you can request
that all or part of your disbursement be cancelled and the loan
proceeds returned to the lender. After 30 days, you can return the
funds directly. If you return the funds between 30 and 120 days
after the disbursement date, the interest and fees are cancelled.
Call (800-557-7394) the Direct Loan Common Origination and
Disbursement Center for instructions.
TREATMENT OF FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS
WHEN A STUDENT WITHDRAWS
If a student drops below half time status and is a Federal Loan
recipient, tuition refund processing follows Federal regulations.
Refund calculations are made on a prorated basis according to the
number of days remaining in the trimester until 75% of the course
has been completed. The withdrawal date is used to calculate the
amount of the refund and is defined as the last date the student
attended a class, lab, exam or clinic shift. These refunds are returned
to the Federal Direct Loan Program within 45 days of the withdrawal
date. Students may notify the Administration Office of their inten-
tions during normal business hours via phone, email, letter or in
person. Before the refund will be processed, the student must com-
plete a Drop Form in case of a course load reduction or Withdrawal
Form when cancelling an enrollment before classes have started
or fully withdrawing from the program after classes have started.
Drop and Withdrawal Forms are available in the Administration
Office and can be requested by email at [email protected].
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
To remain eligible for Federal Financial Aid, students must
make Satisfactory Academic Progress toward the completion of
the Masters program. Yo San University measures Satisfactory
Academic Progress in three ways: cumulative GPA, pace of program
completion and average units earned. Satisfactory Progress
means that the students cumulative GPA is at least a 2.0, that the
pace (earned units compared to attempted units) is at least 66.67%
and that the average earned units per term is thirteen for full time
financial aid students and eight for part time financial aid students.
Progress is measured after each trimester. Students who fail to
make Satisfactory Academic Progress are placed on Financial
Aid Warning for one trimester. If at the end of the trimester,
Satisfactory Academic Progress standards are still not met,
the student is ineligible for Federal Student Aid.
The student may appeal the result. Appeals must explain why
satisfactory progress standards were not met and what has
changed that will allow standards to be met by the next evaluation.
The appeal must also include an Academic Progress Course Plan
approved by the Assistant Academic Dean. The plan must ensure
that the student will meet standards within a specific time frame.
When the appeal is granted by the Financial Aid Office, eligibility is
re-instated and the student is placed on Financial Aid Probation
for one trimester. When the Academic Progress Course Plan is
not followed, the student is ineligible for Federal Student Aid.
The student may again appeal.
If an appeal is not granted, eligibility is reinstated when the
students GPA, pace and average units meet standards.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS DEFINITIONS:
Full Time is defined as borrowing $8001 or greater through the
Federal Student Loan programs and averaging at least 13 earned
units per trimester. The maximum time frame for completing the
program as a full time financial aid student is 15 trimesters.
Half Time is defined as borrowing less than $8000 through the
Federal Student Loan programs and averaging at least 8 units per
trimester. The maximum time frame for completing the program as
a half time financial aid student is 24 trimesters.
Repeats: Courses repeated more than once may not count toward
fulltime or half time status.
Units Attempted: Units from enrolled courses are added to total
attempted units when the letter grade is A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, W,
WF and I. Units from courses with a grade of WX are not added to
units attempted.
Transfer Units: Transfer units from another school are added to total
units earned and attempted
WORK-STUDY
Work-Study is part-time work for the University that allows
students to contribute to the operation of the University and earn
a modest income to help defray the expenses of study. Work-Study
positions may be available in the Library and Administration Office.
Please inquire in the Administration Office about Work-Study
positions, or look for posted notices.
VETERANS BENEFITS
YSU participates in the Veterans Administrations Chapters 33
and 38 Educational Benefits Program. Contact the Financial
Aid Coordinator for more information or call the Veterans
Administration for details.
INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN
YSU offers students short-term loans in the form of an Installment
Payment Plan. Under this plan, students pay tuition expenses in
three (3) equal monthly installments, with the first payment being
made at the time of registration. There is no interest or service
charge to participate in the Installment Payment Plan except
for a late fee in the event payments are not made on time.
All students registered in the Masters program with a minimum
financial obligation of $1500 are eligible for the installment
payment plan. Students may make arrangements at the time
of registration. Due dates are printed clearly on all
registration forms.
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LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER (LIBRARY) HOURS
The Learning Resource Center is generally open Monday through
Thursday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00
pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, excluding University
holidays and breaks. During trimester breaks, the Learning Resource
Center is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
THE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
The Yo San University Bookstore is the source for all required and
recommended textbooks for your classes. The bookstore also fea-
tures heritage materials from the Yo San family collection, a wide
variety of TCM supplies (needles, moxa, dots, etc.), and specialty
products from the Tao of Wellness in Santa Monica. Students will
also find Yo San apparel, a variety of interesting gifts and greeting
cards, and snacks. The bookstore is open Monday through Thursday
from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm,
excluding University holidays and breaks. Browsers are always
welcome. The bookstore staff can be reached at (310) 302-1206.
STUDENT LOUNGE
The Student Lounge is located on the second floor of the building.
The lounge, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to
9:00 pm, is available for students to rest, relax, study, and eat.
Individual student mailboxes, assigned at the beginning of each term,
are located in the hallway near the Student Lounge. Small lockers,
assigned by request, are located just inside the Lounge. Students are
asked to provide their own padlocks, and each locker is shared by
two students. Refrigerators, microwaves, teapots, and various kitchen
utensils are all available for students. We ask students to make every
effort to keep the sinks and eating areas clean, and to use the lounge
furniture with care. The Student Lounge is open to all registered stu-
dents and YSU alumni. Access to the Lounge by other individuals must
be officially requested and approved of at the Administration Office.
BULLETIN BOARDS
The Student Bulletin Boards are located in the Student Lounge. They
are available for posting items, including study information, available
housing, and employment opportunities. Items posted on the Student
Bulletin Board require approval from the Office Manager before post-
ing. The Administration Bulletin Board, located just outside the Student
Lounge, contains official notices about changes in policies and proce-
dures, schedules, legislative updates, tutoring information, examina-
tion schedules, responses to suggestions, and special news; please
check it weekly. The Administration Bulletin Boards may not be used
for items of general interest or other non-University related material.
STUDENT ASSOCIATION
The Yo San University Student Association (YSUSA) provides a platform
for students to formulate and initiate projects internal and external to
the University. Officers of the YSUSA, elected annually, communicate
with the Administration as the voice of the student body. The Student
Association also elects one student representative to the Board of
Trustees as a non-voting Board member with limited privileges.
Days and times for Student Association meetings are posted on the
Student Association Bulletin Board in the Student Lounge. Questions
and comments for the YSUSA representatives can be left in the
YSUSA mailbox in the Student Lounge. The Student Association has
set a fee of $10 per student per trimester, applicable to all members
of the student body.
BRIDGE COMMITTEE
Input from students is essential to Yo Sans growth and development.
To foster communication between the student body and Administration,
we have created The Yo San Bridge Committee. The group is com-
posed of three student representatives and three representatives of
the Administration. The Dean of Administration & Student Affairs is
the primary administrative representative to the Bridge Committee.
Student representation varies (determined by the student body presi-
dent), but typically includes elected members of the Yo San Student
Association. Student representatives request meetings as necessary,
and present an agenda that represents the voices of the student body.
ADMINISTRATIVE MEETINGS
The Dean of Student Affairs may also request, on a semi annual
basis, a one-on-one meeting with each member of the Yo San stu-
dent body. These meetings are requested to discuss issues such as
registration, immigration status (if applicable), financial concerns,
and special situations that affect a students career at Yo San.
CAMPUS ACCESS
Yo San University is open to students from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm,
Monday through Friday, and from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Saturdays
and Sundays. Students are asked not to occupy the university
premises outside of these published hours unless they are
accompanied by instructors or staff members.
CAMPUS SECURITY
Yo San University has direct access to the Culver City Police& Fire
Departments. We do recommend that students be careful and mindful
of their surroundings and personal property. While on campus, stu-
dents are advised to keep their belongings in their possession or in a
secure place. Unattended items will be brought to the Lost & Found
in the Administration Office. Personal safety is a priority and students
should report any emergencies to the police immediately (Phone 911).
Students should also immediately report any concerns or emergen-
cies to the Administration Office. If deemed necessary, the police
will be notified from this office. A public log of all crimes reported to
the University is maintained in the Administration Office and YSU
Bookstore, and is accessible to all Yo San students. Any crime that
represents a threat to the safety of students or employees at YSU will
be reported to students and employees in a timely manner. An annual
campus security report, including campus crime statistics, safety and
security measures, crime-prevention programs, and important crime-
related procedures, is available in the Administration Office.
CAMPUS EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES
Building evacuation maps are posted in every classroom and clinic
treatment room. Exit signs are posted throughout the building. Clearly
marked exit doors are located on the South side, East side, and
Northwest corner (stairwell) of the building. Alarm pulls are located
in the central lobby areas. If an alarm is triggered, or a practice drill
is announced, everyone will be asked to immediately evacuate the
building and follow the instructions of our evacuation team. In the
event of a fire or earthquake, please do not use the elevator for any
reason. Emergency earthquake supplies (flashlights, radios, batteries,
water, first-aid kits, snack food) are located in the Yo San Clinic,
Yo San Bookstore and Yo San Administration Office.
STUDENT RESOURCES
The following student information resources and policy guidelines are
filed in binders in the Administrative Office. These binders are avail-
able for viewing and photocopying on a walk-in basis during the hours
of 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday thru Friday: YSU Drug-Free Policy
F.E.R.P.A. (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) Guidelines Alumni
Opportunities Campus Safety and Security (including Crime Statistics
& Clery Act) YSU Harassment Policy H1N1 Response Protocol
A.D.A. (Americans with Disabilities Act) Information YSU Campus
Lockdown Protocol Fire & Earthquake Handbook with Protocol
Miscellaneous Student Services
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Student Services and Facilities
All currently enrolled students must abide by the following
academic policies:
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is a critical component in medical education.
Attendance is taken in every class, and absence from more than
four meetings of a fifteen week course will result in a failing grade.
In an eight week course more than two absences will result in a
failing grade. Instructors may count excessive tardiness as an
absence. As a guideline, arriving more than 15 minutes late for a
class will result in an absence count. Instructors may also require
higher attendance standards than those published here, as long
as such increased standards are specified on course syllabi
distributed at the first meeting of the course.
AUDITING CLASSES
YSU students and alumni may audit courses they have taken
before and completed with passing grades. There is a fee for
every course audited (see current Tuition/Fee Schedule). Auditing
students are expected to complete all course assignments and
meet all attendance requirements.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
Talking inappropriately while class is in session or any other activity
that disrupts class is cause for dismissal from the class meeting at
the discretion of the instructor. Consuming food in classrooms is
disruptive and unprofessional. Students who are repeatedly disrup-
tive will be referred to the academic administration for further disci-
plinary action. Cell phone use in the classrooms is also considered
disruptive and unprofessional and is not permitted. Cell phone use is
restricted to the lobby areas, away from the classrooms and library.
Usage is also permitted in the student lounge. All students are
asked to be considerate of their fellow students.
Guests may not sit in on classes without prior written authorization
from the Dean of Administration and the instructor. Children may
not accompany students to classes, to the library, to the Clinic or
to Clinical Internships. General permission for children in class can
not be granted.
Smoking, alcohol consumption, use of illegal drugs, or being under
the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs is not permitted at any
time inside University buildings or on University-sponsored field trips.
POLICY ON ANIMALS IN THE CLASSROOMS AND BUILDING
Guide dogs and therapy dogs are allowed access to the
classrooms, hallways and Clinic, though written permission
may be required from the Disabilities Resource Coordinator.
Aside from these exceptions, animals may not be brought into
the building. Currently the YSU Dean of Student Affairs serves
as the Disabilities Resource Coordinator.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic advising is an important part of the program at
YSU. Prior to beginning the program, students participate in
an initial academic counseling session. Every year thereafter,
to ensure everyone is making satisfactory progress, students
are required to schedule one academic counseling session with
the academic administration. Scheduling these appointments
is the responsibility of each student.
Additional counseling is available to all students and can be
scheduled with the academic administration at any time.
After mid-term examinations, the progress of all students will
be briefly reviewed by the academic administration. Students
who do not pass their exams may be required to participate in
no-cost tutorials to support their efforts to return to satisfactory
academic status. All students required to participate in the
tutoring program must do so through the remainder of the trimester,
unless otherwise instructed by the academic administration.
TUTORIALS
No-cost tutors are available to all currently enrolled Masters
degree students, at every class level, who wish to strengthen their
academic understanding and performance. Names of student tutors
are posted on the official Administration Bulletin Board. Qualified
students who are interested in becoming tutors are encouraged
to contact the Dean of Academic Affairs. Special students are
not eligible for this free service.
TRANSFER CREDIT
A transfer credit request must be submitted, complete with all
official documents and appropriate fees, during the first semester
of attendance, (See current Tuition/ Fee Schedule).
Transfer credit may be granted for Yo San University courses in
basic sciences and Western clinical sciences from schools accredited
by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine (ACAOM) or any regionally accredited college.
Transfer credit may be granted for Yo San University courses in
Acupuncture, Herbology, and Oriental Medicine for course work
taken at an acupuncture school approved by the California
Acupuncture Board and accredited by ACAOM.
Transfer credit may be granted toward Yo San University clinical
training requirements from California Acupuncture Board-approved
and ACAOM-accredited institutions.
Credit may be transferred for up to 50% of Yo San Universitys
requirements in Acupuncture, Herbology, Oriental Medicine and
clinical training from an ACAOM-accredited school that is not
approved by the California Acupuncture Board.
All decisions regarding credit transfers are made by the Dean
of Academic Affairs.
Course work taken at another institution after admission to Yo San
University is not transferable unless approved in writing, and in
advance of that course work by the Dean of Academic Affairs.
Transcripts from foreign countries must be translated into English
and evaluated by a recognized credentials evaluation service.
For a list of companies that provide this service, please contact
the Academic Administration.
Transfer credit may be granted from a foreign institution that has
approval or accreditation comparable to regional accreditation
in the U. S. and provided the courses are documented by official
transcripts. Transfer courses must be comparable to courses offered
at Yo San University. A student must have earned a passing grade
of C or better for any course to be considered for transfer credit.
Students who have completed coursework, not eligible for transfer,
may request to take a Challenge Examination for the equivalent
course at Yo San University for which transfer credit is being sought.
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Academic Policies
There is a fee charged for each Challenge Examination and a
passing score of 70% is required for credit.
Courses completed more than 10 years before the date of admission
cannot be transferred unless the student shows proof that he/she
currently works in a field relevant to the courses. Regardless of
the conditions cited above, transfer students are required to
complete one year of the program or 45 units in residence to
graduate from Yo San University.
CHALLENGE EXAMINATIONS
Currently enrolled students may be eligible to take a challenge exam,
if they have taken courses that are transcribed from an ACAOM-rec-
ognized institution or have certified and documented professional
training specifically related to a Yo San course. Students must pro-
vide the Dean of Academic Affairs with documented verification of
prior academic instruction, or professional training in the same
subject matter, and obtain written approval from the Dean of
Academic Affairs to take a challenge examination.
The challenge exam fee is based on 50% of the tuition for that course.
If a student fails the challenge exam, he/she will be required to enroll
in the challenged course. An administrative fee will be retained and
the remainder of the exam fee will be applied towards tuition for the
course challenged.
QI CULTIVATION CURRICULUM POLICIES
The Qi Cultivation curriculum is an unique component of the
MATCM program and a keystone in the universitys mission of
educating students to become exceptional practitioners of
Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Taoist Healing Arts.
Qi Cultivation courses are structured into two tiers: a foundational
level and an advanced practice level. A total of 12 units of Qi
Cultivation credits are required in the MATCM curriculum. Students
will meet the Foundational Qi Cultivation course requirement by
first completing three of the current series of five foundational Qi
courses. Generally, students will enroll in not more than two Qi
Cultivation courses per trimester, in order to maximize learning
and practical application of the content of each course prior
to proceeding to further studies.
Students will generally be allowed to take an advanced practice
(Level 2 and above) course as long as the appropriate foundational
(Level 1) pre-requisite(s) have been successfully completed. Eight
(8) Qi Cultivation units, including the required three (3) foundational
courses, must be completed prior to the students commencing
Practice Internship in the clinic. Students may petition for up to
3 units of transfer credit for Qi Cultivation courses taken at an
approved/accredited institution outside Yo San University, and
affirmed by an official transcript and, as needed, by other documenta-
tion(s). These transfer credits will count towards fulfilling the 12 Qi
Cultivation units required in the MATCM curriculum, but will not count
towards fulfilling the Foundational Qi Cultivation course requirement.
Up to 3 unit credits of elective Qi Cultivation courses offered at
Yo San University may be counted towards fulfilling the 12 Qi
Cultivation units required for graduation. (Elective Qi Cultivation
courses at YSU are defined as Qi Cultivation courses that are not
part of the Yo San / Ni-family heritage.) Students who have Qi
cultivation transfer units may not be eligible for including elective
Qi Cultivation course credits towards fulfilling the 12-unit Qi
Cultivation requirement. The combined transfer and elective
Qi cultivation units may not exceed 3 units.
Some new students arrive at Yo San already possessing a rich
history of dedicated Qi cultivation. Typically they have a history of
study and daily practice with the same Taichi or Qigong Master for at
least five years. Some already teach Taichi, qigong for many years.
These new students may be eligible for appropriate placement into
an advanced track of our Qi cultivation program. Students who feel
they may qualify are required to assemble a full portfolio document-
ing their studies and their teaching history. Formal studies with sup-
porting academic transcripts are especially valuable. At least three
letters of recommendation pertaining to these studies and teaching
experience are also required. The portfolio will be assessed by our
Dean of Academic Affairs and the chair of the Qi Cultivation depart-
ment in the MATCM program to determine eligibility for appropriate
placement into advanced courses. Placement is not guaranteed.
STUDENT EVALUATIONS
Student evaluations of courses and faculty are one of the most impor-
tant tools available to the University to maintain quality teaching and
improve curriculum. This enables students to constructively express
feedback on faculty member performance and presentations. They
also provide the Administration with a view of classroom instruction
through the students eyes. All student input is strictly confidential.
GRADES
Grades are assigned by the faculty for the purpose of accessing
students work. Grading standards are:
A = 4.0 95100% Excellent
A- = 3.7 9094%
B+ = 3.3 8789%
B = 3.0 8386% Good
B- = 2.7 8082%
C+ = 2.3 7779%
C = 2.0 7076% Average
F = Failure
P = Pass (with a grade of C or better)
I = Incomplete
W = Withdrawn* (an administrative entry,
not available to instructors)
WF = Withdrawal, Failing
(see Adding and Dropping Classes)
WX = Withdrawal during week one
Cancelled Registration
(see Adding and Dropping Classes)
CPL = Completed
A grade of F or WF must be remedied by repeating the course.
All grades are final with the exception of errors in the calculation of
grades by instructors or Administration, and will remain as reported
on a students transcript. A student requesting a change of grade
must notify the Administration in writing within 30 days of the
end of the trimester.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
A students grade point average is determined by dividing the
number of quality points earned by the number of units of
enrollment (Pass/Fail courses with Pass grades are not included
in the calculation). For example, if a student enrolled in four,
4- unit courses received grades of A-, B-, C+, and P, the GPA
would be calculated as follows:
Grade Points x Units = Quality Points
A- = 3.7 x 4 = 14.8
B- = 2.7 x 4 = 10.8
C+ = 2.3 x 4 = 9.2
P = x 4 =
16 units 34.8 quality points
34.8/12 = 2.9 (B-)
This students transcript shows 16 units completed with a GPA of 2.9.
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Grades are recorded in official student transcripts. Grade reports
are sent by mail to all students approximately two weeks after
the final examinations each trimester. Students must keep their
current address on file in Administration.
INCOMPLETE GRADES AND MAKE-UP EXAMS
An Incomplete grade for a course may be requested in writing
(using the approved form, obtained in the Administration office),
by a student who, for severe and unforeseen reasons (such as
severe illness, or a birth or a death in the immediate family)
cannot attend the final exam or cannot complete the final
requirement for a course.
Requests for make-up exams must be submitted in writing to the
Dean of Academic Affairs for approval within two weeks of the
missed exam, accompanied by the prescribed make-up exam fee.
The make-up exam must then be scheduled and completed within
four weeks of the missed exam, unless the student has approval in
writing by the Dean to take the make-up exam at a later time.
When a degree-applicable course is failed, students will be required
to re-take that course for a passing grade. Once a passing grade
has been achieved, both grades will be reported on the students
transcript and included in the calculation of the GPA.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS
Comprehensive examinations are important milestones in a
students academic progress. These exams help students keep
their studies focused, and help the administration and faculty
assist students in reaching their academic goals.
FIRST COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
This exam is designed to help students gauge their comprehension
of the foundation material covered in their first two years of
study. By measuring progress at this point, students can identify
strengths and weaknesses before moving further forward in
their academic career. It also helps students prepare for future
comprehensive examinations by providing an opportunity to
use this exam as a practice test.
Students may take the First Comprehensive Exam once they have
satisfactorily completed all of the following courses: Principles
and Theories of TCM I, II & III; Herbal Pharmacopoeia I, II & III;
Anatomy and Physiology I, II & III; and Acupuncture Anatomy and
Energetics I, II & III. The First Comprehensive Exam is given once
every trimester.
Specific dates are posted on the Academic Calendar. A passing
grade on this exam is not a requirement, though students are
required to take the First Comprehensive Exam before taking the
Pre-Clinical Exam.
PRE-CLINICAL EXAMINATION
The Pre-Clinical Examination is usually taken towards the end of
the 3rd year of study at the University. It serves a dual role as a
checkpoint on a students academic progress in the program, as
well as a gate-keeping role to ensure a student has acquired the
necessary academic knowledge and skills for clinical internship.
The exam consists of a written section and a practical point
location section. The written portion of the examination comprises
the material covered in the first eight trimesters (2.5 yrs) of the
program and includes subjects such as TCM theories and diagnosis,
acupuncture point location and needling techniques, TCM herbal
pharmacopoeia and formulas, basic biomedical sciences, physical
examination of patients and clean needle techniques.
Passing the Pre-Clinical Examination is a prerequisite for clinical
internship. A pass is required in both the written and practical
portions. The exam is offered once every trimester, with a separate
supplementary examavailable only to those failing their prior
Pre-Clinical Examinationalso offered once every trimester.
Each student will be allowed a total of four (4) attempts at the
Pre-Clinical examination. Students failing the exam a second
time will be required to receive mandatory academic tutoring and
other remedial courses as deemed necessary by the Dean of
Academic Affairs. They will be allowed a third attempt only if they
satisfactorily complete all prescribed remedial activities. Students
failing the exam the fourth time may be subject to academic
dismissal from the University.
A study guide to the Pre-Clinical Examination is available from
the academic administration. To further prepare students for this
examination, the University offers a free 10-week Pre-Clinical Exam
Review Course every trimester. Attendance is strongly encouraged.
GRADUATION EXAMINATION
Passing the Graduation Exam is a requirement for graduation.
The exam is given three times each year in the second week of
each trimester. Passing the graduation exam is also a requirement
to sit for the California Acupuncture Licensing Exam and the
NCCAOM Certifications Examinations.
Students are eligible to sit for the Graduation Exam when
they have completed 300 approved hours (Level I) of Clinical
Internship. Exam study guides are available from the academic
administration.
Students are allowed four attempts to pass the Graduation Exam.
Students who do not pass the exam on their first or second attempt
will not be allowed a third attempt until they have satisfactorily com-
pleted a tutorial/remedial program approved by the Administration.
Students failing the exam a fourth time may be subject to dismissal
from the University.
Registration deadlines are posted in the YSU Academic Calendar.
The Graduation Exam form and fee must be submitted to the Dean
of Administration when registering for the exam. To reschedule or
cancel an examination and receive a full refund, a student must
give the Dean of Administration a written request five business days
prior to the date of the examination. Otherwise, the fee is forfeited.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Every student must complete fifteen hours of Professional
Development as part of the required curriculum. This is
accomplished by participating in Community Service outreach
events such as health fairs, college fairs and public lectures.
Specific event participation must be approved by the Administration.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
A student will be placed on Academic Probation if:
His/Her cumulative grade-point average falls below 2.0.
His/Her GPA earned in a trimester is below 2.0.
He/She does not successfully complete at least a minimum
of eight (8) units per trimester.
Upon notification of probation, a student must meet with the Dean
of Academic Affairs to discuss his/her academic status. Tutoring may
be recommended at this time. While on probation, a student may not
enroll in more than 12 units. Probation terminates at the end of the
trimester when both trimester and cumulative GPA rise to 2.0 and a
minimum of 8 units have been successfully completed.
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ACADEMIC DISMISSAL
Students are subject to Academic Dismissal from the University
under any of the following conditions:
Remaining on Academic Probation for more than two
consecutive trimesters.
Failing the Pre-Clinical Examination four times.
Failing the Graduation Examination four times.
Any other circumstance in which the University determines
that the student cannot satisfactorily complete the
requirements for graduation.
Subsequent to Academic Dismissal, student transcripts carry the
notation Academic Dismissal.
READMISSION AFTER ACADEMIC DISMISSAL
To be considered for readmission following Academic Dismissal,
a student must meet with the Dean of Academic Affairs to present
their case for reinstatement. A student must wait two full trimesters
before applying for reinstatement. The Dean of Academic Affairs will
require that the student:
Explain and submit in writing the steps that have been taken to
resolve all circumstances contributing to the students dismissal.
Provide transcripts of any coursework taken elsewhere
to improve academic standing.
Show that all remedial procedures outlined at the
mandatory counseling session have been completed.
After the first meeting, a committee consisting of the Dean of Academic
Affairs, Director of Admissions, and one other administration member
will then establish additional steps (if any) required for readmission.
The Committee will notify the student, in writing, of their decision. If
the Committee has approved the request for readmission, the student
must submit the appropriate Application and Initial Registration Fees
for the first trimester of re-enrollment.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to be eligible for graduation, a student must:
Successfully complete all required courses with a minimum
grade of a C in each course.
Complete all clinical training to the satisfaction of the
Dean of Clinical Education.
Fulfill the Professional Development requirements.
Pass the Graduation Examination.
Clear all accounts with the University, including administration,
clinic and library, and return all borrowed library books.
Students preparing to graduate must submit an Application for
Graduation to the Dean of Administration when they register for
their final trimester. This gives the Administration time to verify
that all requirements will be met before the end of the trimester.
GRADUATION CEREMONY
A Graduation Ceremony is held once a year. In order to participate
in the ceremony, students must be scheduled to complete all course
requirements and clinic requirements by the end of the Spring
trimester (April) of their graduation year.
Passing the Graduation Exam is not a requirement to participate
in the graduation ceremony. However, students will not officially
graduate nor will they be eligible to receive their diploma until
they have passed the Graduation Exam.
There is a one-time graduation fee which covers costs associated
with the ceremony such as cap and gown, diploma, completion
transcripts, etc. All graduating students must pay the graduation
fee whether or not they choose to participate in the ceremony.
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
DEANS LIST
Every student achieving a term GPA of 3.8 or higher in a given
trimester on a course load of no less then 12 units will be placed on
the Deans List for that trimester in recognition of their academic
achievement. Members of the Deans List will be notified by mail.
DEANS PRIZE
The Deans Award is a $150 cash award granted to the individual
who earned the highest score (above 80%, first time test takers
only) on the Graduation Exam in a given trimester. The award is
presented three times a year.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MERITORIOUS
PRIZE (CLASS VALEDICTORIAN)
The Board of Trustees Meritorious Award is a $300 cash prize,
together with a Certificate of Merit, presented annually to the
graduating student with the highest final cumulative grade point
average (above 3.75). This award is presented at the annual
commencement ceremony.
Additional awards, including the Distinguished Community Service
Award, may also be presented at the Graduation Ceremony.
Various scholarships and awards are available to matriculating
students. These scholarships and awards vary from trimester to
trimester. For more information, please contact our Financial Aid
Coordinator or the Dean of Administration and Student Affairs.
Yo San University reserves the right to adjust the criteria for all
scholarships and awards and to discontinue them at any time.
TIME LIMIT FOR DEGREE COMPLETION
The California Acupuncture Board requires that this Masters
Degree program be completed (including passing of the Graduation
Exam) within eight calendar years (96 months) from the first date
of enrollment. The University may require changes in the student
curriculum when:
Regulatory and/or licensing requirements significantly change.
Courses have been modified or replaced with different
or additional classes. In unusual cases, courses will have
to be repeated.
In its sole discretion, such changes are necessary to support
the mission and objectives of the University.
No student may complete the program in less than 36 months
unless appropriate transfer credits have been awarded.
(Please see Transfer Credit Policies.)
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The Yo San University Catalog incorporates the Student Handbook,
the Academic Catalog, and official policies and regulations. Catalogs,
Clinic Handbooks, and Regulation and Policy Manuals are all subject
to change throughout your stay at YSU, subject to the Universitys
discretion. Changes will be publicized. Students are responsible for
reviewing and abiding by these changes.
REGISTRATION
A student is considered fully registered for courses only when
all registration forms have been completed and tuition has been
paid. Credit will not be given for attendance in classes unless the
student is fully and properly registered. Students are expected to
update their contact information whenever a change is made.
Payment options and schedules are presented fully on every
registration form. Any student who is not current with his/her
financial obligations by week 10 of any given trimester may
be administratively withdrawn.
New students are required to meet with the Assistant Academic
Dean for academic advisement prior to their initial registration.
New students may register from the beginning of the regular
registration period until the first week of the trimester. They
are required to pay the new student registration fee at the time
of registration.
Continuing students may register in person or by email scan, or
by mail (no faxes accepted) from approximately the 13th week of
the prior trimester until the end of the scheduled registration period.
These dates are subject to change. Please check the current aca-
demic calendar for exact dates. A late registration fee will apply for
returning students registering after the final date for registration.
If online registration is implemented, instruction will be emailed
to all students.
All fees must be paid on time. Continuing students may not enroll
unless their fees from the previous trimester, including library and
clinic fees, are paid in full; final grades and/or transcript will not be
issued until all fees have been paid.
Tuition and fee balances that have not been paid are subject to
the continuing aggregation of penalties according to the timeframe
printed on the Registration Form students submit every trimester
of their enrollment.
STUDENT CLASSIFICATION
FULL-TIME STUDENT: Enrolled in 12 or more units
(including clinic units).
HALF-TIME STUDENT: Enrolled in 8 to 11 units.
LESS THAN HALF-TIME STUDENT: Enrolled in less than 8 units.
Probationary status only; financial aid not applicable. Written
permission from the Administration is required.
SPECIAL STUDENT: Non-degree student taking classes at YSU.
This category of student status is designed to offer prospective
MATCM students the opportunity to enroll in and experience
select introductory courses in the program prior to committing
to full matriculation in the MATCM program.
Students must complete the Master of Acupuncture and Traditional
Chinese Medicine program at YSU in a maximum of 8 years.
ADDING AND DROPPING CLASSES
If you want to add or drop a class, please make an appointment
with the Assistant Academic Dean. Students must notify the
Administration office of their decision to add or drop a course
by completing the necessary forms and submitting them before
the established deadline. There is a fee for each add and drop
transaction occurring beyond the first week of the trimester.
If a student drops below half-time, tuition refunds for students
receiving financial aid will be forwarded to the lender and their
enrollment status reported as less than half-time. The Student
Loan repayment requirement will begin if a student remains at
less than half-time for 180 days. Direct student refunds will
not be processed until the completion of the add/drop period.
DEADLINES TO ADD AND DROP CLASSES:
ADDING A CLASS: By the 3rd class of a 15-week class or by the
2nd class of an 8-week class. Check with Administration for adding
classes scheduled with fewer than eight weeks. Students who enroll
late are still subject to a maximum of four (4) absences, (unless
otherwise stated in the course syllabus), with classes missed prior
to scheduling counting towards this maximum.
DROPPING A CLASS WITH A WX (Withdraw-Cancelled Registration):
Before the second meeting of the class in either an 8-week or 15-
week course. There is no fee for dropping a class during this period,
and full tuition refunds for the WX course will be issued at the end
of the 6th week of class. Courses shorter than eight weeks must be
dropped prior to the first meeting to be eligible for any tuition refund.
DROPPING A CLASS WITH A W (Withdraw): By the 6thclass of a
15-week class or by the 3rd class of an 8-week class, once the WX
period has expired. A grade of W is a simple withdrawal, with no
academic penalty other than the loss of these units, provided the
student is still enrolled in a minimum of eight units. A W has no
effect on the GPA. Prorated tuition refunds, where applicable, are
issued at the end of the 6th week of class and once again at the
end of the trimester. Please check with the Administration about
withdrawing from courses scheduled for fewer than eight weeks.
DROPPING A CLASS WITH A WF (Withdraw Failing): After the
6th class of a 15-week course or after the 3rd class of an 8-week
course. If a student elects to drop a course after the W window
closes, a grade of WF will be assigned. WF is calculated into
the GPA with the same point value as an F. Students withdrawing
at this time may be entitled to a prorated tuition refund, depending
upon the week of the withdrawal. This is explained in detail on
every Registration Form. Please check with Administration about
withdrawing from courses scheduled for fewer than eight weeks.
TUITION AND FEE INCREASES
Yo San University has a history of wise stewardship of all resources.
To that end the University strives to maintain tuition and fees at
a level that provides quality education and learning resources
for qualified and motivated students who aspire for training and
careers in Traditional Chinese Medicine. However, in order to meet
its financial obligations, the University reserves the right to raise
tuition and fees as necessary. It is the policy and practice of the
YSU Board of Trustees to minimize tuition and fee increases.
In order to assist students in planning financial arrangements,
tuition and fee increases are announced approximately six
months before they are implemented.
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Administrative Policies
TUITION REFUND POLICY
Refunds are made in compliance with Accreditation, State and
Federal requirements. The refund policy is also included on the
Registration Form.
Tuition is refunded fully if enrollment is cancelled before the trimester
begins. Tuition is refunded on a prorated basis if the course load is
reduced or if the student fully withdraws from the program after class-
es have begun. Students may notify the Administration Office of their
intentions during normal business hours via phone, email, letter or in
person. Before the refund will be processed, the student must com-
plete a Drop Form in case of a course load reduction or Withdrawal
Form when cancelling an enrollment before the beginning of the
Trimester or fully withdrawing from the program after the first day.
Drop and Withdrawal Forms are available in the Administration Office
and can be requested by email at [email protected].
The withdrawal date is used to calculate the amount of the refund
and is determined when a completed Drop Form or Withdrawal
Form is submitted to the Administration Office. The withdrawal
date is established by the date of postmark on the envelope, by
date stamp on email, or by the date forms were submitted to
Administration office in person.
Tuition refund calculations are made weekly, on a prorated basis and
calculated according to number of weeks remaining in the trimester
until 75% of the course has been completed. For the purpose of calcu-
lation, each school week begins at 8:30 am Monday morning. After
the 75% point of course completion, no additional refunds are offered.
This refund policy applies to students who voluntarily withdraw as
well as those who are dismissed from the program for any reason.
Tuition refunds resulting from dropped classes are calculated and
refund checks are prepared the week following the last day to drop
classes for the trimester. For students who have chosen installment
payments, the Add/Drop fees are equally divided and added to
remaining installment date(s). Each transaction of adding/dropping
is charged an Add/Drop fee after the first week of the trimester.
When a drop results in an enrollment status of less than half time
or full withdrawal and the student is a Federal Loan recipient, refund
processing follows Federal regulations. Tuition refund calculations
are made on a prorated basis according to the number of days
remaining in the trimester until 75% of the course has been complet-
ed. The withdrawal date is the last date the student attended a
class, lab, exam or clinic shift. These refunds are returned to the
Federal Direct Loan Program within 45 days of the withdrawal date.
Other refund policies may apply for short courses, seminars, and
CEU courses, Policies will be stated in the enrollment documents.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND (STRF)
In compliance with new regulations by the Bureau of Private Post-
Secondary Education (BPPE), a small fee known as the Student Tuition
Recovery Fund will be collected from all students using the formula
established by the BPPE (in accordance with California Education Code
94923). Currently, this formula is $2.50 for every $1,000 of institutional
charges per trimester rounded to the nearest $1,000. The STRF fee
is charged at registration and is non-refundable unless you cancel
registration in its entirety before the trimester begins.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS
The confidentiality of student and patient records is protected by
law. Information contained in a student or patient file may not be
released to a third party without written permission of the student
or patient, subject to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
of 1974. This written permission must be a part of the file. Student
interns and student employees may sometimes have access to
confidential information regarding the University, its patients,
suppliers, and fellow students. It is the students responsibility to
not reveal or divulge any such information unless instructed to do
so by a member of the Administration. A student may be expelled
for a breach of confidentiality and legal action may be taken by
the University.
STUDENT RECORDS
All materials in a student file are the sole property of Yo San University
and may not be returned. The University will provide students with
copies of all documents in their files upon written request other than
those outlined in the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. A fee will
be charged for these copies. Transcripts and other student records will
not be released to students whose Bursar accounts are not current.
YSU will not release a students academic record without that
students signed permission, except: to Yo San University personnel,
to persons or organizations providing student financial aid, to
accrediting agencies, to comply with a judicial order, or to protect
the health or safety of a student or other persons in an emergency.
Forms are available in the Administrative Office for students to
request copies of their transcripts (for themselves or to be sent
to licensing agencies, etc.). There is a small processing fee for
transcript preparation and mailing.
Students who believe that their education records contain information
that is inaccurate or misleading should submit a written complaint,
detailing their concerns, to the Administration.
FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
The University complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment). This Act provides rights regarding
educational records, including:
Students have the right to inspect and review their
educational records.
The Act outlines the procedure for correcting inaccurate information.
The Act protects the privacy of the students records.
A students records will not be released to a third party
without the prior written consent of the student.
Certain types of records are excluded by law from inspection,
such as a parents financial information, or a students
psychiatric or medical records.
The Buckley Amendment does permit the University to release
basic directory information for any student unless a student requests
in writing that directory information be withheld. Yo San University
has designated the following as directory information: students
name, address, telephone number, sex, date and place of birth, major
field of study, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,
most recent educational institutions attended, past and present
affirmative University activities, sports, accomplishments, and
affirmative academic status.
DISABILITY AND HEALTH
Any student unable to normally attend or participate in any class,
clinic, education or examination activity for reasons of health or
disability, should promptly notify the designated Disability Resource
Coordinator (DRC)(currently the Dean of Student Affairs) and the
faculty member in charge of the activity. The faculty member will
make such accommodation as he or she deems fair and appropriate
in the circumstances, as instructed by the DRC. The DRC may require
the student to produce clearly documented medical reports or opin-
ions from health professionals specifically recognized by the State
of California for this purpose, as a precondition for the accommoda-
tion. If the student is dissatisfied with the faculty members accom-
modation, he or she may request a review by the Administration.
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For additional details, copies of the YSU Disability Policy are always
available to students in the Administration Office and Clinic.
HARASSMENT PREVENTION POLICY
The University is committed to providing a learning environment
free of any form of harassment. University policy prohibits sexual
harassment and harassment or discrimination because of pregnancy,
childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religious creed, color,
gender, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, med-
ical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender or any
other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or
regulation. All such behavior is unlawful. Our harassment prevention
policy applies to all students as well as all persons involved in
University operations and prohibits unlawful harassment by any
member of the University community, as well as by or of any person
doing business with or for the University, including subcontractors,
suppliers, patients, and volunteers.
Prohibited unlawful harassment includes, but is not limited to,
the following behaviors:
Verbal conduct such as epithets, derogatory jokes or comments,
slurs or unwanted sexual advances, invitations or comments.
Visual conduct such as derogatory and/or sexually-oriented ges-
tures, posters, photography, cartoons, drawings, e-mail and faxes
Physical conduct such as assault, unwanted touching, blocking
normal movement or interfering with work because of sex, race
or any other protected basis.
Threats and demands to submit to sexual requests as a condition
of continued enrollment, or to avoid some other loss, and offers
of any benefits in return for sexual favors.
Retaliation for having reported or threatened to report harassment.
If a student believes that he/she has been unlawfully harassed
or discriminated against, he/she must provide a written complaint
to the Dean of Student Affairs or other University Dean as soon as
possible after the incident. The students written complaint should
include details of the incident or incidents, names of the individuals
involved and names of any witnesses. The University will strive to
protect the students privacy. However, confidentiality cannot be
guaranteed and the University reserves the right to use information
disclosed in the complaint to investigate the situation.
Upon receipt of a complaint, the University will undertake a thorough,
objective and good-faith investigation of the harassment allegations.
If the University determines that harassment or discrimination has
occurred, effective remedial action will be taken in accordance with the
circumstances involved. Any member of the community determined by
the University to be responsible for harassment, discrimination, or
retaliation will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and
including termination or expulsion. Failure to comply with a University
investigation will also result in discipline, up to and including termina-
tion or expulsion.
Students will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint and/or
assisting in a complaint or investigation. Further, the University will
not tolerate or permit retaliation by any member of the University
community against any complainant or anyone assisting in a harass-
ment or discrimination investigation. The University encourages all
members of the community to report any incidents of harassment or
discrimination forbidden by this policy immediately so the com-
plaints can be quickly and fairly resolved. Students should be aware
that the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing investigate
and prosecute complaints of prohibited harassment, discrimination,
and retaliation. If a student thinks that he/she has been harassed or
has been retaliated against for resisting or complaining, he/she may
file a complaint with the appropriate agency. The nearest office is
listed in the telephone book and/or available online.
CODE OF CONDUCT GENERAL POLICY
All members of the Yo San community are expected to act in ways that
foster the Universitys primary functions of teaching, public service,
and research. Yo San has the right and duty to protect its members
from conduct that interferes with its primary educational responsibility
to ensure all its members have the opportunity to attain their educa-
tional objectives, and to maintain professional standards. All Yo San
students, faculty and staff are expected to observe national, state, and
local laws and ordinances and to refrain from prohibited conduct as
described below.
PROHIBITED CONDUCT
The following actions constitute conduct for which students will
be subject to disciplinary sanctions, up to and including suspension
or expulsion:
Intentional or reckless obstruction or disruption of teaching,
research, administration, the clinic, disciplinary procedures or
other University activities, including the Universitys public
service functions or other authorized activities at the University.
Theft or malicious damage to University property or the
property of any other person when such property is located
on University premises.
Unauthorized entry into or use of the Universitys facilities,
including buildings, desks, files, equipment, etc.
Illegal or reckless use, possession or distribution of alcohol or
drugs on University premises.
The possession of weapons/firearms on University premises.
Academic cheating, including plagiarism in any form.
Knowingly providing false or misleading material information to
the University.
Disruptive use of cell phones, electronic tablets, computers,
and other electronic devices.
Forgery, alteration, or unauthorized use of University documents,
records, or identification.
Unauthorized possession of keys to University facilities including
buildings, desks, files, equipment, etc.
Failure to comply with clinic and academic regulations.
Failure to comply with dress, appearance and professional
standards of behavior as may be set by the University.
Unlawful conduct involving moral turpitude.
The illegal practice of any of the healing arts. Students should
note that it is a felony in California to practice acupuncture
without a license, and that this prohibition is extended to
any acupuncture needling outside of the formal, supervised
educational format.
Physical or verbal abuse, intimidation, or personal harassment.
Deliberate or careless endangerment of others.
Deliberate incitement of other students to commit serious rule
violations or to commit grievous acts.
Tampering with the building alarm system or any other
safety equipment.
Failure to comply with the lawful directions of University officials.
Failure to comply with the University rules, regulations, or policies.
Failure to comply with cell phone, computer, electronic tablets
and other device restrictions.
Failure to comply with privacy laws established by F.E.R.P.A.
Loitering in areas restricted from student use.
Loitering in the university building, including the parking
structures, when the building is closed to students; using
classrooms, offices, bathrooms, or hallways when the building
is closed to students.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Notices to a student required under disciplinary proceedings
shall be hand-delivered or mailed by certified mail.
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Any student, faculty or staff member of Yo San University may
present a written allegation to the Dean of Student Affairs (DSA)
that a student has been engaged in prohibited conduct, as soon
as possible after the incident has occurred. The student will be
notified of the allegation(s) within a reasonable time thereafter.
The University will investigate the facts underlying the allegation.
The investigation shall allow the student to present written and/or
oral explanation of the facts and circumstances underlying the
alleged conduct. All physical evidence, written statements, and
notes of oral statements taken in an investigation shall be kept
in a case file relevant to the matter.
If the DSA does not believe that conduct constituting a violation
of this code has occurred, the charge shall be dismissed. A written
finding of this dismissal of charges shall be placed in the case files,
with copies of the final results delivered to the student accused in
the allegation.
FINDINGS, HEARINGS, AND APPEALS
If the Dean of Student Affairs (DSA) believes there has been
a violation of the Code of Conduct, she/he will conduct an
appropriate investigation.
If the DSA decides the outcome is a minor violation, he/she will
arrange a one-on-one meeting with the student to discuss these
findings. Following this meeting, the DSA may decide to impose any
of the following sanctions: counseling, guidance, oral reprimand
and/or written reprimand.
The DSA will deliver the findings, in writing, to the student. If a
violation is found and a sanction proposed by the DSA, the student
will have ten calendar days from receipt of the written finding to
appeal the finding and sanction. This appeal must be in writing.
Appeals are limited to: a) the showing of new evidence that was
unknown at the time of the decision, b) sanction that is not support-
ed by the evidence, or c) bias or other unfair prejudice in the deci-
sion or procedure.
A meeting of the Administrative team (the University President,
the Dean of Academic Affairs, and the Dean of Student Affairs)
will be arranged within ten calendar days of receipt of the written
appeal. Student may attend this meeting but is not obligated to
attend. The student may elect to be accompanied by an advisor
of their choice, provided that the advisor is a member of the
University community and does not act as legal counsel.
The decision of the Administrative team regarding the appeal is final.
The DSA shall then record and file all results of both the preliminary
and subsequent investigations in the students academic records file.
More serious violations of the Code of Conduct may require a formal
hearing, as determined by the Dean of Student Affairs. For the pur-
poses of a formal hearing, the Administrative team consists of the
University President, the Dean of Academic Affairs and the Dean
of Clinical Education. The following procedure applies:
1. If the DSA believes that a more serious sanction may be
warranted, she/he will refer the case to the Administrative team
for a formal hearing, and will submit all relevant documents and
records. The DSA will not be involved in the determination of any
Administrative team sanction.
The student will be notified in writing of the hearing time and date,
and the charges against him/her. The student has the right to exam-
ine the evidence against him/her prior to the hearing and to respond,
in writing, to the allegations no less than ten calendar days prior to
the hearing. The hearing shall be arranged by the DSA. At the hear-
ing, the Administrative team will review and consider all materials
appropriately submitted by the DSA and the student who has been
charged. The Administrative team will deliberate and deliver their
decision to the student within ten calendar days of completion of
the hearing, or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable
given the nature and circumstances of the case.
2. Following receipt of this decision, the student will have an
additional ten calendar days in which to appeal sanctioned decisions
arrived at by the Administrative team. This appeal must be directed
to the University President. Such appeals must be in writing and
presented to the President via certified mail postmarked within ten
calendar days of receipt of the committees decision. Appeals are
limited to the following circumstances: a) the showing of new
evidence that was unknown at the time of the decision, b)
sanction that is not supported by the evidence, or c) bias or
other unfair prejudice in the decision or procedure.
The decision of the President is final.
POLICY CONCERNING APPROPRIATE ATTIRE
All students entering the building to attend class, study, work,
or visit are asked to be mindful of the professional environment
of this medical institution. Students are expected to dress and act
respectfully of patients, visitors, employees, and other students in
the building. All students must wear shoes at all times, unless
otherwise instructed by their professor for educational purposes.
Inappropriate, excessively revealing, intentionally provocative,
or excessively casual (e.g., bathing attire, pajamas, etc.) clothing
is not considered acceptable.
Students working in, or conducting their internship at the Yo San
University Clinic must fully comply with the guidelines established in
the Clinic Handbook (received by all students working or practicing
inside the Clinic and on file in the Clinic Managers office).
LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY
Requests for Leaves of Absence must be made in writing, using
the appropriate Leave of Absence Request form, stating a reason
for the request and the length of the leave.
A student may be granted one Leave of Absence within any 12-month
period, not to exceed 180 calendar days. One subsequent Leave
of Absence within that same 12-month period can be granted for
unforeseen circumstances, such as jury duty, military duty, and crite-
ria covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Such
exceptions must be approved by the Disability Resource Coordinator.
Enrollment status for students on Leave of Absence is reported
to the students lender as less than half-time. Students who do
not return to half-time (or greater) status within 180 days of
their approved leave of absence initiation date will begin loan
repayment on outstanding student loans.
Students who have taken a Leave of Absence should contact
the Dean of Academic Affairs prior to their return and registering.
It is the students responsibility to be aware of any policy changes.
A Leave of Absence that exceeds 180 calendar days constitutes
an automatic withdrawal from the University. Students who have
withdrawn and wish to return to school must submit a new and
full application. Re-enrollment is not guaranteed.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY
To withdraw from the University a student must complete and sub-
mit an official Withdrawal Request Form. Students are responsible
for clearing all outstanding fees at the time of their withdrawal.
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The Financial Aid Coordinator will be informed immediately of the
withdrawal of any student receiving Federal financial aid.
Under no circumstances does non-attendance constitute a withdraw-
al with eligibility for partial refunds. All withdrawals and leaves of
absence must be submitted in writing at the time of the withdrawal
or leave.
READMISSION AFTER WITHDRAWAL
In order to be considered for readmission, a complete application
is required, including the admission essay, resume, and references
updated to reflect the changes since the previous application.
Students approved for readmission are responsible for fulfilling the
curriculum requirements current at the time of their readmission.
READMISSION OF MILITARY PERSONNEL AND VETERANS
A student who has to take a Leave of Absence because of active
duty service for more than 30 days is entitled to readmission, with
the same academic status, if all of the following criteria exist:
advance notice is provided
the cumulative absence is not longer than five years
the University is notified of the intent to re-enroll within three
years, or two years after the end of recovery from injury
the student was not dishonorably discharged
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Students with a grievance regarding a specific issue or with a
specific staff or faculty member are asked first to attempt to
resolve the situation with the appropriate administrator or with
the specific staff or faculty member. If a student believes that his
or her grievance was not resolved satisfactorily, the student may
report the grievance, in writing, to the Dean of Student Affairs.
The Administration will arrange for the student to have an interview
with the Dean of Academic Affairs or the Dean of Student Affairs
or another appropriate person to evaluate and attempt to resolve
the grievance.
If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of this contact,
he or she may request a hearing before the Grievance Committee
by submitting a written request to the Dean of Student Affairs.
A hearing shall be held no later than 30 days after the request
is received. The Grievance Committee shall consist of one member
of the Administration, one faculty member, and one student. The
student member of the Grievance Committee shall be appointed
by the University President from a panel of students nominated
by the Yo San Student Association.
At the hearing, each side of the grievance shall have the opportunity
to present their case with supporting documents and/or witnesses,
where appropriate. The Grievance Committee shall deliberate and
deliver its written decision within seven (7) business days of the
conclusion of the hearing, or as soon thereafter as is reasonably
practicable given the nature and circumstances of the grievance.
If the student is not satisfied, he or she may appeal to the President
in writing within three (3) days of receipt of the decision. Appeals
are limited to: a) the showing of new evidence that was unknown
at the time of the decision, b) sanction that is not supported by
the evidence, or c) bias or other unfair prejudice in the decision
or procedure. Within five (5) business days thereafter, the President
shall issue his or her written decision, affirming, reversing, or
modifying the decision of the Grievance Committee.
If the student wishes to appeal the Presidents decision he or
she must seek compulsory, binding, confidential arbitration
before the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service or the
American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be held
in Los Angeles County. Except for the students portion of the
initial case management, administration, or application fee, the
costs of arbitration will be borne by the University.
If a student is not satisfied that Yo San University has adhered
to its policy or been fair in its handling of a grievance, the student
may contact the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine at:
ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR ACUPUNCTURE
AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE (ACAOM)
14502 Greenview Drive, Suite 300B, Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 313-0855; fax: (301) 313-0912
DRUGFREE POLICY
Students are prohibited from possessing, using, or distributing
drugs or alcohol on the University premises. If a student is found
using, under the influence of, or in possession of alcohol or illicit
drugs, on campus, or at official Yo San events, or at externship
sites, they will be suspended from the institution and may be
subject to dismissal.
There is a list of local resource centers for the diagnosis and
treatment of substance abuse available from both the University
Clinic and the school Administration. The Dean of Administration
and Student Affairs is available to assist any student in need of
these services.
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Administrative Staff
Lawrence J. Ryan, Ph.D. President
Lawrence Lau, MD (Singapore), MSOM, L.Ac
Dean of Academic & Clinical Affairs
Steven A. Carter, MS, M.Ed
Dean of Administration & Student Affairs
Sum-Yee Wang, MA Chief Financial Officer
Daouia Amrir, MBA Director of Admissions
Carola Gehrke, Ph.D. Director of Doctoral Program
Mariani Shuilan May Bursar/Controller
Edward Mervine, MA Financial Aid Coordinator
Andrea Murchison, DAOM, MATCM, L.Ac Assistant Academic Dean
Tora Flint, MA Office Manager and Assessment Coordinator
Ann Sorrells Wicke, MLIS Library Manager
Jyotika Pratap Accounting Assistant
Joslyn Williams, BA Admissions Counselor
Clinical Staff
Albert Vaca, MATCM, L.Ac Dean of Clinical Education
Natalia Foster, MSOM, L.Ac Clinic Manager
Mechelle Greenspan, MATCM, L.Ac Herbal Dispensary Manager
Yi-Qun Wang Herbalist
Hui-Ling Wen Herbalist
Angela Martinez Clinic Receptionist
Rebecca Navarro Clinic Receptionist
Janelle Sampson Clinic Receptionist
The current Board of Trustees of Yo San University is made up
of thirteen voting members and four honorary non-voting members.
The duties and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees are defined
in the YSU bylaws. The Board is charged with establishing global
institutional policies, ensuring that the mission of the University
is met through proper institutional governance, and overseeing the
overall fiscal affairs of the University. The Board is also responsible
for appointing th e President who serves as a liaison between the
Board and the University community.
The Board meets quarterly, with an Annual Strategic Planning
Meeting/Retreat held each summer. Board members do not
receive any compensation for their Board role in the governance
of the institution. The Board of Trustees also includes a faculty
representative and student representative, both of whom serve
for a one-year term as non-voting members.
Yo San University Board of Trustees
Daoshing Ni, OMD, Ph.D, L.Ac Co-founder / Institutional Member
Dr. Daoshing Ni was born into a medical family from China that spanned
many generations. As the eldest son, he began his study of Chinese
medicine at an early age with his father Hua-Ching Ni, a renowned Taoist
master, physician of Chinese medicine and noted author. After complet-
ing advanced studies in TCM Internal Medicine, Gynecology, and
Pediatrics at Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and
Nanjing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Dao went on to earn
double doctorates with an emphasis in Gynecology.
In private practice since 1984, Dr. Dao co-founded the Tao of Wellness in
Santa Monica, California with his brother and specialized in Womens
Health and Reproductive Medicine. Over the years, Dr. Dao became one
of the foremost authorities in TCM Reproductive Medicine in the United
States and has lectured at reproductive symposiums and gynecology
conferences around the country. He co-founded Yo San University, is a
past president and currently serves as its Chancellor. Dr. Dao was an
examiner for the California Acupuncture Board and a consultant in the
Chinese Herbology Examination development for the National
Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Dr. Dao has been featured on TV shows such as The Today Show,
Hour Magazine, The Home Show, Option for Health and The Donny
and Marie Show. He is a recipient of the Samta Karma Award for
Outstanding Health Professionals and the American Fertility Society -
Dr. Joyce Vargyas Visionary Award. Among the numerous publications
on TCM, reproductive medicine and gynecology, Dr. Dao has contributed
to books such as Endometriosis and Endometrium and Overcoming
Endometriosis. He is also the author of Crane Style Qigong and The Tao
of Fertility. His latest book, Sitting Moon, was published in August 2010.
Mao Shing Ni, OMD, Ph.D, L.Ac Co-founder / Institutional Member
Dr. Mao Shing Ni is a doctor of Chinese medicine and an authority in the
field of Anti-Aging Medicine. A brush with death from an accident as a
child left him determined to pursue health and healing. He was taught tai
chi and qigong early on to help him rehabilitate and began his medical
training with his father, a renowned physician of Chinese medicine and
Taoist master. From this passionate youthful beginning, Dr. Mao contin-
ued his training in schools of Chinese medicine in the U.S. and China.
He eventually became the youngest person to be Board-licensed in
acupuncture in the state of California. Dr. Mao went on to receive two
doctoral degrees and wrote his Ph.D dissertation on nutrition, also
carrying out a study of centenarians in China.
A board certified anti-aging specialist with the American Board
of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners, Dr. Mao co-founded the Tao of
Wellness, in Santa Monica, California and was awarded the Best
Acupuncturists by Los Angeles Magazine and also received the
Acupuncturist of the Year Award. In addition to his private practice,
Dr. Mao also co-founded and is a past president of Yo San University.
Dr. Mao has lectured internationally on various topics including longevity
medicine, diet and nutrition, herbal therapy, stress management, medi-
tation, lifestyle enhancement, integrative cancer care, tai chi, qigong,
and spirituality. He continues to conduct health and longevity retreats
throughout the world.
Dr. Mao has been featured in numerous programs on public radio, prime
time TV shows and major print media such as Dr. Oz, The Doctors, Good
Day L.A., Eye on L.A., CBS Evening News, NBC News, Which Way L.A.,
New York Times and Los Angeles Times. He has authored many books
including Secrets of Longevity: Hundreds of Ways to Live to be 100,
Secrets of Self-Healing, Chinese Herbology, Yellow Emperors Classic
of Medicine, Energy Enhancement Exercise: The Eight Treasures,
Ageless: Smooth Passages through Menopause, Dr. Maos Harmony
Tai Chi, and the Tao of Nutrition, a required text for the California
Acupuncture Board Licensing Examination.
Mea Argentieri Honorary Member
Partner, Producer and Director, Headquarters Films, Los Angeles, CA
Daniele Beasley, MBA Public Member
President, Cove Street Capital, Los Angeles, CA
Phillip Christman, M.A. Public Member
President, Avaunt Performance, Inc., Management Consultant,
Atlanta, GA
Barbara Dehgan, B.S. Public Member
VP, The Recording Academy, Los Angeles, CA
Margo DeLeaver, M.D. Public Member
Private Practice, Primary Care Pediatrics, Culver City, CA
Daniel Harrison, Ph.D Honorary Member
Managing Director, Omni Human Technologies, Los Angeles, CA
Neil Malley, CPA Public Member
Certified Public Accountant, Anaheim, CA
Judith Marlane, D.Ed Public Member
Chair & Professor Emeritus, Department of Cinema & Television Arts
at California State University, Northridge, CA
Paxton Quigley, MA Public Member
President, PAX/PR Public Relations & Marketing, Los Angeles, CA
David Radden, MBA Honorary Member
President, D.B. Radden & Company, Management Consultants,
Los Angeles, CA
Lauren Stomel Public Member
President, Lauren Stomel Advertising Inc., Pasadena, CA
J. Charles Theisen, JD, MA, MBA Honorary Member
President, Phonenix Motor Company, Phoenix, AZ
James Tuggle, JD Public Member
Attorney at Law (Retired), Los Angeles, CA
Sum-Yee Wang, MA Institutional Member
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Santa Monica, CA
Michelle Wechsler, Ed.D Public Member
Principal, St. Paul School, Los Angeles, CA
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Los Angeles, CA 90066
Tel 310.577.3000
Fax 310.577.3033
www.yosan.edu
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