Won Institute of Graduate Studies
Glenside, PA137 S Easton Rd, Glenside, PA 19038-4535
215-884-8942
The Won Institute of Graduate Studies is a private, non-profit institution located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, specializing in the education of health and wellness professionals. The Institute offers a Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSACMOM) and a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) program, both of which are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). The MSACMOM program is a four-year program that includes didactic coursework, clinical training, and a research thesis. The DAOM program is a three-year program that includes didactic coursework, clinical training, and a research dissertation.
The Won Institute was founded in 1983 by Dr. Won Chil Lee, a Korean-born acupuncturist, herbalist, and researcher. Dr. Lee had a vision to create an institute that would train health professionals in the integrative approach to health and healing, which combines the best of Eastern and Western medicine. The Won Institute is one of the first acupuncture schools in the United States to be accredited by ACAOM.
The Won Institute's programs are based on the belief that health is a state of balance between the body, mind, and spirit. The Institute's curriculum is designed to prepare students to become competent and compassionate health care providers who are able to treat the whole person. The Won Institute's faculty is comprised of experienced practitioners and scholars who are committed to providing the highest quality of education to their students.
The Won Institute is located in the historic Glenside neighborhood of Philadelphia. The Institute is situated on seven acres of land and includes a teaching clinic, library, classrooms, and administrative offices.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 124
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.woninstitute.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.woninstitute.edu/