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): Fall 2025 - (MA054) (please note dates are subject to change)

Unit 1 – Online – August 4 – September 3, 2025

Unit 1 – In person – September 4-7, 2025 (Anatomy Lab Sat, Sept 6)  

Unit 2 – Online – September 8 – October 1, 2025

Unit 2 – In Person (ALL day) – October 2-5, 2025 (Anatomy Lab Sat, Oct 4) 

Unit 3 – Online – October 6 – November 5, 2025

Unit 3 – In Person (ALL day) – November 6-9, 2025 

Registration Deadline: July 11, 2025

Cost:

Early Bird Fee until June 6, 2025: $6997.00

Students/First Year Grads: $5979.00 until July 4, 2025

Regular Fee: $7697.00