2009 Graduation CeremonyThe Alberta College of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACATCM) was founded by Dr. Benny Xu in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1997.
 
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 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.
 
2005, ACATCM was established as the Canadian Education Centre of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, interactive Visual Learning has became standard for all classes.
 
Spring 2010, we announced the arrival of the graduate programs with full enrolment.
 
Over the last fourteen years, we have demonstrated the highest standard possible, and continuously concentrate on the quality of education to ensure our position as the leading TCM educational institution.
 
The Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine intends to be the preeminent teaching and research institution in Canada.