Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a Vancouver-based college founded in 1986 that offers traditional Chinese medicine education.
The college was founded in 1986 in Victoria, British Columbia, as the Chinese College of Acupuncture and Herbology. In 1988 it was renamed the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. On December 31, 2015, the college was donated to Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Canada, and in September 2018 it adopted its current name. Dr. Henry Lu founded the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver (ICTCMV) in 1986.
The college's mission is to foster effective and ethical TCM doctors and to increase TCM awareness in Western culture. Stated objectives include promoting medical ethics, helping students develop an interest in lifelong learning, and cultivating the ability in TCM research. John Situ, Dr. TCM, is listed as President.
The college offers a program to become an acupuncturist in 3 years. Since 1986 it has trained Canadian and international students who came from over 30 countries and regions. Its education programs are recognized by the CCHPBC bylaws, and the college is designated by the Private Training Institutions Branch and eligible to administer StudentAid BC.
In 2015 the college opened a new campus at 200-1215 West Broadway for teaching and administration. On August 24, 2020, the College Clinic was merged with classrooms and administration on this one site. Listed facilities include the College Clinic, Herbal Dispensary, Tzu Chi TCM Residency Clinic, and Library.
Applicants can apply for admission online.