Delivering elite and career orientated programs in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, the Alberta College of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACATCM) is the leading Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine educational and research institutions in Canada. Established fifteen (15) years ago, as the first acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine institution, aimed to promote the education and development of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Canada, we have been constantly promote growth and integration with other health care practices. Today, our strong alumni practicing the ancient medicine from east to west, serving the healthy communities and promoting healthy living. Our success in pioneering quality programs have been providing our students with superb qualifications and confidence to become leaders in the health care profession. As the first acupuncture and TCM institution in Alberta, we have accomplished many of our objectives and our achievements have been well recognized in the profession. In 2002, ACATCM and the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM) established an exclusive joint venture relationship. Many excellent programs at BUCM which have trained thousands of high quality professionals became available in Canada.