The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, located at San Francisco, California, is a private independent graduate school founded in 1980 as a nonprofit benefit corporation. The Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a Clinical Doctorate Program with specialization in women's health and pain management are offered by the institution. The college has the following academic departments: Chinese Medicine; Acupuncture Theory and Technique; Herbal Medicine; Biomedical Sciences; Clinical Training; and General Science and Foundation Courses.