Mission/Vision
AOMA Mission Statement
The mission of AOMA is to transform lives and communities through graduate education in Oriental medicine by:
• Providing excellent and innovative teaching of acupuncture and Oriental medicine to learners while developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes that lead to intellectual and personal growth
• Delivering high quality acupuncture and Oriental medical healthcare to our patients
• Providing leadership for the development of acupuncture and Oriental medical professionals
Vision
Our vision is to be a leader in Oriental medicine education by engaging the hearts and minds of our students and by training compassionate and skilled practitioners who embody the art and spirit of healing.
Our Core Values
We recognize that the outcomes we produce result from the collective activities that are consistent with the following core values:
• Integrity: We do what we say we will do. In our communication we are honest and complete.
• Inspiration: We are called into action by a spirit of purposeful aliveness.
• Flexibility and openness: We conscientiously choose our actions in consideration of all the parties involved.
• Professionalism: In all that we do, we are impeccable, clear and complete.
• Compassion and Service: In word and action, we look for opportunities to benefit others.
AOMA Educational Objectives
Graduates of the AOMA master degree program will:
• Have the knowledge base necessary to enter the profession
• Practice professional behaviors and values
• Provide patient centered care
• Incorporate evidence and experience based practices
• Participate in collaborative patient care