Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine

The mission of Emperor’s College is to cultivate brilliant healers, teachers, and leaders in Oriental Medicine who create the future of health care by word, deed, and through partnerships.

The use of “brilliant” conveys the intellectual and spiritual intent of our institution, as well as our expectations for our graduates. It is a bold, audacious word, with connotations of light and enlightenment, reflecting the Taoist origins of the medicine, and conveying our vision of shining this medicine throughout the world.

The Goals of the College are to:

1. Train students to successfully apply Oriental medicine to treat within national and California scopes of practice.
2. Prepare students to function effectively within the modern healthcare system.
3. Graduate doctors and practitioners of acupuncture and Oriental medicine who advance the field of Oriental medicine.
4. Provide a community clinic that serves the health and well-being of the College and the public.
5. Provide an outreach program that will increase the awareness of the philosophy and practice of Oriental medicine.
6. House a library that will serve as a resource for the College and the public.
7. Support our alumni in their professional development.

The mission of Emperor’s College is to cultivate brilliant healers, teachers, and leaders in Oriental Medicine who create the future of health care by word, deed, and through partnerships. The use of “brilliant” conveys the intellectual and spiritual intent of our institution, as well as our expectations for our graduates. It is ...