Participation in Medical Acupuncture for Physicians is open only to physicians (MDs and DOs) licensed to practice in their state or province of work. DDSs, DPMs, and DMDs may apply with verification that acupuncture is included in the scope of practice of their state license. Acceptance into the program is not automatic upon application. It is based upon professional training and current practice environment, intended use of this specialty, geographic location, and timely receipt of the application and required documents.
Your application should contain, in addition to the attached form:
- Resume of formal training, including acupuncture background, if any;
- A thoughtful statement of plans (at least two paragraphs) for your use of acupuncture;
- Photocopy of your current, active professional license.
A letter of recommendation from a course graduate is encouraged but not required. The completed application form and documentation should be submitted along with the full tuition fee.
Please apply early in order to receive the preparatory reading and viewing material well in advance of the introductory weekend. Tuition increases 45 days before the start of the course. Each scheduled clinical unit will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fees
| Before 8 December | Before 21 February | After 21 February | |
| 300-Hour Course Tuition for the Introductory Weekend, Clinical I, and Clinical II | $9,250 | $9,500 | $9,750 |
| Intensive Training Option (Discounts and cancellation refunds do not apply to this option.) | $16,500 | $16,750 | |
| Additional Clinical Unit (For graduates of prior courses, or those wanting to take both pathways) | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| Discounts for Residents or Fellows (Must be a full-time resident or fellow through conclusion of course) | $7,400 | $7,600 | $7,800 |
Refunds
Helms Medical Institute reserves the right to cancel the course or any of its clinical units, and to change the dates or venue of the units. If you are not accepted into the course a full refund of the tuition is given. If a clinical unit is canceled or rescheduled, you must be available to attend an alternate unit. A full refund can be given if the course is canceled, discontinued, or rescheduled. A minimum service charge of $200 is withheld from all other refunds. Requests for refund must be in writing and postmarked two weeks before the introductory weekend, after which time tuition is not refundable.
Accommodations
The comprehensive basic course is offered twice annually, one in Tempe, Arizona, and one in the Washington, DC area. Details of the accommodations are made available upon acceptance.