Left: Professor Liping Zhang, Director of International Corporation Department, BUCM, China Right: Dr. Frank Du, President of Calgary College of TCM and Acupuncture, Canada

From April 5, 2015 to April 14, 2015, our President, Dr. Frank Du visited Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. He had meetings with the Director of the International Corporation department to discuss the future joint development plan for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture education in Canada.

Our President, Dr. Frank (Huan-bin) Du has a newly published article “Traditional Chinese Medicine Education in Canada” on the “Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine”.

“Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” is the top level TCM academic magazine. It chose Dr. Du’s article as its FEATURED ARTICLE for its 2015 March issue.

As the leader of the Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Dr. Du’s passion for TCM and acupuncture has led him to a unique vision for the future development of TCM and acupuncture education in Canada. His article “Traditional Chinese Medicine Education in Canada” provides an introduction about the history and current situation of education and legislation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture in Canada. This is the most updated article to provide a broad view of the current situation on this topic, and also the first article to point out the challenges, opportunities and future development advice in this area.

We encourage you to read this article if your are interested in TCM and acupuncture studying or just a simple supporter for TCM and acupuncture. You can download Dr. Frank (Huan-bin) Du’s article “Traditional Chinese Medicine Education in Canada” here.[wpdm_package id=’4214′]

We also want to hear from you about your idea of TCM and acupuncture education and development in Canada. If you fill up the following form to send us your opinion or questions on this topic, Dr. Du will get back to you within 2 business days to exchange ideas with you.

4014 Macleod Trail South building has finished its new renovation. The whole building looks like new again. We also have a new neon sign on the building now. It’s bold and bright, you won’t miss it if you are driving or walking on Macleod Trail South.

Changes to the International Student Program regulations have taken effect June 1, 2014. It is important that you read and understand the information Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has released regarding these changes. These changes will specifically impact applying for a Study Permit, studying in Canada, and working off campus during your studies. Please contact an international student advisor if you have any questions.

Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture’s Designated Learning Institution number (DLI#) is O111917070547.

Follow this link to see the International Student Program details in CCTCMA.

The Memorandum of Understanding is between world-leading Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM) and the University of Western Sydney (UWS), which is the home of the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM). The Memorandum was signed in Canberra in the presence of President of People’s Republic of China, President Xi Jinping and the Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Please click the following link for more details http://www.uws.edu.au/newscentre/news_centre/more_news_stories/china_connection_to_build_bridge_to_better_health_in_australia.

In Beijing, Sept 23, 2014, Dr. Frank Du was elected as one of executive members of Committee of International Communication of Chinese Medicine, World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS). Dr. Du was the only representative from Canada and did a great presentation on the Legislation and Regulation of Chinese Medicine in Canada. The presentation was very appreciated by the Symposium of International Communication of Chinese Medicine, WFCMS. At the same Symposium, Dr. Du was also elected as one of executive members of the Testing and Assessment Committee (TAC), WFCMS.

School will start again on Sept 2nd, 2014 (Tuesday) at 9am. The program schedule and notice will be sent to our current students via email. If you need to pick up study guide and pay your tuition fee, you are welcome to come to school on Aug 28 or Aug 29 during business hours.

The new student orientation days are on Aug 28 & 29, 2014. School will be open from 9am – 5pm on these two days. All new registered students are welcome to pick up schedule and to buy study guide during business hours.

Our clinic will be closed during renovation from Aug 13 to Aug 18, 2014. Clinic will be closed at 5pm on Aug 12 (Tuesday). There won’t be clinic practice on Aug 14, 2014 (Thursday). And the clinic will be reopen from Aug 19, 2014 (Tuesday).
August 2014 Clinic Schedule:
Aug 5 (Tue): 10am – 7pm
Aug 7 (Thu): 10am – 5pm
Aug 12 (Tue): 10am – 5pm (close early for renovation)
Aug 14 (Thu): closed for renovation
Aug 19 (Tue): 10am – 7pm
Aug 21 (The): 10am – 5pm
Aug 26 (Tue): 10am – 7pm
Aug 28 (Thu): closed (student orientation day)

2014 Registration Examination for Acupuncturist in Alberta is open for application. CAAA (College & Association of Acupuncturists of Alberta) decided to adopt the Pan-Canadian Examination for TCM Acupuncturists as part of the registration requirements in Alberta. In addition, applicants must successfully complete the Safety Examination administered by the CAAA to be eligible for registration as acupuncturist in Alberta. The written exam will be on Oct 18, 2014 in Edmonton. The current process time for registration is about 2-4 weeks.  All of our students who had successfully complete the 3 year acupuncture diploma program are eligible to challenge the registration exam.

You can find application form and other exam documents on CAAA’s web site. If you have any question of how to fill the application form, please contact our college’s office administrator or Dr. Du.

Study hard and stay healthy!