The WORLD MEDICINE INSTITUTE (Formerly TAI HSUAN FOUNDATION), College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine was established to perpetuate the Taoist heritage and its unique approach to the art of living in the areas of philosophy, medicine, spirituality, and education.

The experience for students attending the College's accredited Masters Degree program is unique in that more is offered than just training in acupuncture and oriental medicine.

The beauty of Hawai'i provides students with a naturally holistic environment in which to learn.  In addition, the education is provided within a traditional Chinese context in accordance with an authentic Taoist teaching and heritage dating back 2,000 years to the Han Dynasty.