The Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine stands as a premier institution where ancient healing wisdom meets modern educational excellence. Our distinguished faculty brings decades of clinical expertise in traditional Chinese medicine, ensuring you learn from practicing professionals who understand real-world applications. What truly sets us apart is our emphasis on hands-on clinical experience and specialized courses that prepare you for immediate practice success. Our graduates consistently achieve exceptional licensing pass rates and career placement success, with many establishing thriving practices.
You’ll thrive in our intimate learning environment with small class sizes that foster personalized attention and meaningful connections. Our vibrant community actively engages in local health initiatives, providing valuable networking opportunities and real-world experience.
Our fin
FALL
July 15 (full Eastern Medical Acupuncture core curriculum)
WINTER
November 15 (Herbal Program) (full Eastern Medical Acupuncture core curriculum). (Biology Course)
SPRING
March 15 (full Eastern Medical Acupuncture core curriculum)
ESATM accepts Western bioscience credits from accredited institutions and acupuncture program credits from ACAHM-accredited institutions. All applicants’ transcripts are evaluated as part of the admissions process. Applicants can inquire about transfer credits during the application process.
Students cannot transfer credits into the MSAc program once enrolled in the program.
There is no particular field or degree requirement for credits. The Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine has a diverse group of students from many academic backgrounds.
The staff at Eastern School of Acupuncture provides prospective students with private, informative tours
of our facility; please call 973-746-8717 x11.
Acupuncture is a 3-year program. All students must complete the entire acupuncture program within 4 ½ years.
There is no accelerated program for acupuncture. A possibility of transfer from some of the Western Medical classes required by the Eastern School may occur for students, depending on their academic background; however, this is strictly on an individual basis and requires a current license in the individual field.
The program is a full-time, set schedule for the 3-year Masters of Science in Acupuncture. Mandatory classes are on weekends, evenings, and afternoons, students carry a minimum of 12 credits per trimester
(average of about 20 hours per week depending on courses).
We do not offer a part-time or accelerated program. Class sizes are small, about 10-12 students, therefore, there is not much flexibility in the program. We are an adult learning facility, students range in age from their 20s-70s with a variety of educational and professional backgrounds. Most students have full-time obligations outside of school, and it can be challenging for students to attend the program who
do not have flexibility in their work/life commitments.
The Eastern School of Acupuncture does not offer online classes.
Currently, we offer live-streamed remote didactic classes; practical and intern courses are on campus.
The Eastern School is basically considered a small commuter school and has many students who commute from areas up to three hours away in distance. Many of these students carpool. For students who are looking to move to an area closer to the school, please check out the following website:
All applicants under the age of 30 must submit their vaccination records when applying.
The Eastern School of Acupuncture requests that students receive a Hepatitis B vaccine; however, you
may sign a vaccination declination form if you do not wish to receive a vaccination.
At this time, a COVID-19 vaccination is not required to attend ESATM.
Upon completion of the MSAc program, graduates may take their National Board Examination.
National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, formerly NCCAOM (NCBAHM)
If you are going to practice in the state of NJ
At the completion of the Acupuncture Program (and completion of a four year Bachelors Degree) students may take their NJ State Board Examination.
Acupuncture is regulated on a state-by-state basis. To find out information about states you may be interested in practicing in please go to the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, formerly NCCAOM (NCBAHM)
The Eastern School of Acupuncture prides itself on a successful graduation rate; however, we do not
provide job placement. We do have a strong alumni association, which posts job offers, office space
availability, etc.
A variety of career opportunities are available in the acupuncture field, for example:
Private or combined practice, hospitals, wellness/recovery centers, cruise ships, and spas.
We do accept transfer credits from accredited acupuncture schools located in the United States. Credits are accepted on a case-by-case basis and are based on comparison to the ESATM curriculum.
Official transcripts are required to apply for the acupuncture program.
You must be a US citizen or an eligible noncitizen.
£ You must have an Arrival Departure Record (I-94) from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS) showing one of the following designations:
1. Refugee
2. Asylum Granted
3. Cuban-Haitian Entrant, Status Pending
4. Conditional Entrant (valid only if issued before 4/1/80)
5. Parolee (you must be paroled into the US for at least one year, and you must be able to prove evidence from the USCIS that you are in the US for other than a temporary purpose and intend to become a citizen or permanent resident)
♦ If you have only a Notice of Approval to Apply for Permanent Residence (I-171 or I-464), you are NOT eligible for federal student aid.
♦ If you’re in the US on certain visas, including an F1 or F2 student visa, or a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa, you’re NOT eligible for federal student aid.
You will need your transcripts evaluated from the following credential evaluation service:
World Education Service, Inc.
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
Tel: 212-966-6311
ESATM does not provide student visas.
English language competency must be required of all students seeking admission to the program taught in English. Students who do not have post-secondary education in the United States must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or equivalent with a score of 61.
