Seattle Institute Of Oriental Medicine

The Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine (SIOM) is a single-purpose graduate college located in Seattle, Washington's Roosevelt neighborhood. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and authorized by the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board to award the degree of Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. SIOM's clinic-based educational program trains future practitioners in acupuncture, tui na, traditional chinese medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, and Chinese language.

SIOM operates a teaching clinic and herbal dispensary where graduate students observe experienced practitioners or practice under their supervision. More than 50 patients are treated each week at SIOM's clinic.

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