Are you ready to apply to PIHMA? We are excited to have you!

Thank you for your interest in PIHMA! We look forward to having you as a student. Please complete the steps below to start your Acupuncture journey.

Step One: Complete Application

Time

Please allow at least 30 minutes to complete your application and essay.

Cost

PIHMA's application costs a one-time fee of $75. Please submit with your application.

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact Admissions at admissions@pihma.edu.

What You Will Need:

• Resume
• $75 Application Fee

• Transcripts
  • You will need to send your official transcripts to kgause@pihma.edu. In the meantime, you can attach your unofficial transcripts to your online application to speed up the process.
• Essay
  • PIHMA requires a short 400-word essay to submit your application. Please do not stress about the essay. It will not affect your acceptance.

  • Guidelines:

    • Please address any two of the following:
      • Why are you pursuing an education in Asian Medicine? What does Asian Medicine mean to you personally and professionally? Why do you want to become a practitioner in either acupuncture or Oriental Medicine? Describe the events that led you to this decision.
      • Describe the characteristics of what you believe to be a model practitioner in either acupuncture or Oriental Medicine. Of these characteristics, which do you feel most strongly about? How do you feel your characteristics relate to this ideal? Characteristics to include intellectual potential, study habits, problem-solving skills, psychological maturity, integrity, self-discipline, professional judgment, empathy, communication skills, concern for aiding others, intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm, motivation, leadership skills, experience with and knowledge of medicine, and English competency.
      • Describe a significant professional or personal accomplishment and what personal resource or qualities you used to accomplish these results.
      • Write about how you anticipate your lifestyle will change in order to participate in and successfully complete this program.
• 2 Letters of Recommendations
  • For the online application, you will need to select two people to fill out your letter of recommendation. You will need to provide their name and email address on the application. PIHMA will send them the letter of recommendation form directly.
• Complete Online Application
  • Once you have collected all of the necessary paperwork listed above, please complete the online application linked below.

Step Two: Complete Enrollment Paperwork

Once PIHMA has received your Online Application, you will be sent an Enrollment Agreement and FERPA Agreement from our Admissions team via Adobe Sign. Please complete those forms at your earliest convenience.  

Step Three: Interview

To be accepted into PIHMA, you must interview with our Interview Committee. After your application and forms have been received, the committee will reach out to you to schedule your interview. You will receive an email from dmajor@pihma.edu within 7 days of PIHMA receiving your paperwork. If you have not received an email after 7 days, please contact Admissions at admissions@pihma.edu.