What is the title of the degree? Is there a change in scope of practice as an acupuncturist?
The degree title is Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM), which is a clinical doctoral degree as opposed to a PhD. Since Bastyr University is a regionally accredited university, the DAOM degree is an accredited doctoral degree. A capstone research project, rather than a thesis, is required. At the present time, there is no change in scope of practice for licensed acupuncturists who are doctoral graduates.
