[Acupuncture schools in the Republic of China]

The materials of 48 acupuncture schools in the Republic of China were collected. Their features were analyzed in terms of school running, students enrolling, curriculum setting and course contents, etc. The acupuncture schools at that time were established by private organizations, and opened up correspondence education. These schools mainly relied on advertisements to enroll students, and partially got government supports. The students were on different levels. They emphasized systematic acupuncture curriculum and clinical practice. Most schools absorbed western contents into courses, while few schools taught traditional acupuncture theories. The education model of acupuncture school during the Republic of China was continued after the foundation of the nation, especially laying the foundation for the establishment of department of acupuncture.