Coursework taken at another Oriental medical institution may be transferable if the college is accredited, or a candidate for accreditation by the Accreditation Commissions of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM).

For a list of ACAOM approved schools go to: http://www.acaom.org/

Academic Evaluation
PIHMA accepts transfer credits toward completion of its degree programs through evaluation of original transcripts. Prospective students must first be accepted to PIHMA prior to receiving an extensive course by course evaluation.

Applying as a transfer student
In addition to the standard application documents transfer students should include the following documents as part of their application to PIHMA:
• Signed FERPA agreement
• Academic catalog from any previous AOM institutions

How many courses must be completed at PIHMA?
Transfer students are required to complete 40 or more credits in the Oriental medicine program, and 30 or more credits in the Acupuncture program at PIHMA.

What if I did not attend an ACAOM accredited college?
Students who have completed relevant coursework at a non-accredited institution may request to challenge courses at PIHMA. (See the catalog for details on challenging courses by examination.)