{"id":23,"date":"2021-06-21T08:34:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T08:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smic-itcm.com\/website_v4\/wordpress\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2026-09-24T03:49:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T03:49:35","slug":"admission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smic-itcm.com\/website_v4\/wordpress\/admission\/","title":{"rendered":"Admission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"360\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 640 \/ 360;\" width=\"640\" controls src=\"https:\/\/smic-itcm.com\/website_v4\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SMIC-ITCM-Three-Programs.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color\" id=\"application-and-enrollment-for-school-year-2022-2023-is-now-open\">Application and Enrollment for school year 2026 &#8211; 2027 is now <strong>OPEN<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\">The SMIC Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Inc. offers the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\">a) The&nbsp;<strong>Comprehensive Acupuncture Training Program<\/strong>&nbsp;teaches acupuncture points, proper techniques, treatments, and Tuina Chinese massage. The program fulfills the requirement for becoming a Certified Acupuncturist by the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-red-color has-text-color\">Classes for the Comprehensive Acupuncture Training Program for the academic year 2026\u20132027 begin in May 2026. Applicants without a medical background must enroll in prerequisite courses, which will begin in January 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\">b) A&nbsp;<strong>Comprehensive Training Program on Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/strong>&nbsp;is a full course of TCM which includes Acupuncture, Tuina Massage, Chinese Herbology, Chinese Nutrition and Tai Chi\/ Qi Gong. The Comprehensive acupuncture course is an integral part of this program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For more information, you may e-mail us at smicitcmphilippines@gmail.com or call us up at 8374-0000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e88ecf98e492154f0156d9095cd7bbb\" id=\"general-requirements\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Initial Requirements:<br>\u2022 Transcript of Records <br>\u2022 Diploma<br>\u2022 Letter of Intent  <br>\u2022 At Least 3 Recommendation Letters<br>\u2022 Updated resume with photo<br>\u2022 Completed Application Form (attached)<br>\u2022 PRC ID (if applicable)<br>\u2022 Application Fee: Php <em><strong>1,800 (GCash&nbsp;Number:&nbsp;0926 099 6675 QI****G T)<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>NOTE: Once we have your requirements, we can schedule your interview with\u00a0Sr. Regina Liu. For the online\/face-to-face assessment and evaluation of the subjects and tuition fees that you will enroll in. And during that time, you are free to ask questions regarding our programs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Kindly send to our email: smicitcmphilippines@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color\" id=\"program-requirements\">Program Requirements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Original copies of all transcripts of records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three letters of recommendation from former professors, colleagues or supervisors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated resume, which outlines educational development and relevant work experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a one-paged typed essay, describing your purpose for wanting to study and practice Traditional Chinese Medicine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hepatitis B vaccination, copy of this immunization record and Tuberculosis clearance must be provided prior to enrollment of program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants for admission to the program must have completed sufficient undergraduate studies which is equivalent to at least three years of general education studies (115 semester credits) from a regionally accredited degree-granting college or university; or completed Bachelor Degree, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color\" id=\"admission-for-foreign-students\">Admission for Foreign Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foreign students interested in enrolling at the Institute must comply with all admissions requirements listed under the Admission Requirements section of this catalog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transcript of records and diploma authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the applicant&#8217;s country. (1 original and 4 photocopies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If written in a foreign language, foreign students must have their official transcript(s) accompanied by a certified document providing an English translation of course names, hours, and the grading system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notarized affidavit of financial support, together with supporting documentation such as bank statements that shows sufficient financial resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color\" id=\"downloadable-files\">Downloadable Files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/smic-itcm.com\/website_v4\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SMIC-ITCM-APPLICATION-FORM.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:620px\" aria-label=\"Embed of SMIC-ITCM APPLICATION FORM.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-db3e53ed-4535-4323-8d33-b281b97529c9\" href=\"https:\/\/smic-itcm.com\/website_v4\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SMIC-ITCM-APPLICATION-FORM.pdf\">SMIC-ITCM APPLICATION FORM<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/smic-itcm.com\/website_v4\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SMIC-ITCM-APPLICATION-FORM.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-db3e53ed-4535-4323-8d33-b281b97529c9\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Application and Enrollment for school year 2026 &#8211; 2027 is now OPEN The SMIC Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Inc. offers the following: a) The&nbsp;Comprehensive Acupuncture Training Program&nbsp;teaches acupuncture points, proper techniques, treatments, and Tuina Chinese massage. 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