Since 1998, hundreds of physiotherapists have successfully completed the McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program, as part of an elite group of over 3,900+ health care professionals from over 15 different countries.

This 300 hour University reviewed and approved Program consists of three on-line and three in-person live Units (Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun) completed within three to four months, with a concurrent home study portion that includes key acupuncture articles from the medical literature.

The functional anatomy palpation, Anatomy Laboratory sessions, live patient demonstrations, functional assessment workshops, and daily needling workshops (over 300 supervised insertions) guarantee the successful integration of acupuncture into a physiotherapy practice, right upon completion of the Program.

The in-person sessions are in Burlington, but the Anatomy Labs are at McMaster in Hamilton.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR – Dr. Alejandro Elorriaga Claraco

Date(s): Spring 2025 - (MA053) (please note dates are subject to change)

Unit 1 – Online – January 20 - February 19, 2025

Unit 1 – In Person (ALL day) – February 20-23, 2025 (Anatomy Lab Sat, Feb 22) 

Unit 2 – Online – February 24 - March 19, 2025

Unit 2 – In Person (ALL day) – March 20-23, 2025 (Anatomy Lab Sat, Mar 22) 

Unit 3 – Online – March 24 – April 23, 2025

Unit 3 – In Person (ALL day) – April 24-27, 2025 

Registration Deadline: January 24, 2025

Cost:

Early Bird Fee until December 20, 2024: $6997.00

Students/First Year Grads: $5979.00 until January 17, 2025

Regular Fee: $7697.00