OREGON COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE (OCOM)
- 10525 SE Cherry Blossom Dr
- Portland, OR 97216
- OPEID College Code: 02603700
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- General Phone: (503) 253-3443
- President: Michael Gaeta
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Other
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 251
- College Alias: OCOM
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About
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) was founded in Portland, Oregon in 1983. OCOM is one of the oldest colleges in the United States offering an education in traditional Chinese medicines. The school offers masters and doctoral degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine and the programs are considered some of the most comprehensive in the country. The school also operates clinics where individuals can enter for treatments and students can obtain hands on experience.
Academics
OCOM offers degree programs for Master's of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MACOM) and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM). OCOM offers a foundation n acupuncture, herbal medicine, therapeutic massage and qi cultivation. Additionally the school focuses on the collaboration of Chinese and western biomedicine. The two programs are designed to train competent highly skilled health care practitioners and lay the groundwork for ongoing study and development of the field of acupuncture and oriental medicine.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Those interested in attending The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine can apply online for additional information or register for an admissions seminar. Individuals can also complete the online application along with two personal essays, two letter of recommendation from professionals with whom you are familiar, official transcripts from all preciously attended institutions, and the application fee. Once received, the application will be reviewed and an interview will be scheduled and conducted, and soon after a decision regarding admissions will be made. Financial aid is available to interested students, with information being made available through the financial aid portion of OCOM's website and through the financial aid office.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Website
- ocom.edu
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is to transform health care by educating highly skilled and compassionate practitioners, providing exemplary patient care, and engaging in innovative research within a community of service and healing.
- Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Other Health Professions Schools
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Graduate/Professional
- Admission Fees
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
None Available
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.7% | - | 0.5% |
| Number in Default | 1 | - | 1 |
| Number in Repayment | 58 | 82 | 170 |
| Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Acupuncture Degree | 62 | 15 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 251 Graduate: 251
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 62 Female: 189
- Graduate Gender Male: 62 Female: 189
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 246 Part-Time: 5
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 246 Part-Time: 5
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2 | 0.8% |
| American Indian | 3 | 1% |
| Black | 1 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 10 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2% |
| White | 132 | 53% |
| Unknown | 71 | 28% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 22-24 | 22 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 69 | 27% |
| Ages 30-34 | 61 | 24% |
| Ages 35-39 | 43 | 17% |
| Ages 40-49 | 35 | 14% |
| Ages 50-65 | 20 | 8% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 109 | 46 | 63 |
| Faculty Status | 60 | 12 | 48 |
| Graduate Assistants | 25 | - | 25 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 62 | 14 | 48 |
| Primarily Instruction | 51 | 11 | 40 |
| Primarily Research | 2 | 2 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 2 | - | 2 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,291 (12) | $52,765 (8) | $48,344 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,967 (12) | $43,172 (8) | $39,555 (4) |
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