PRINCIPAL AND PROGRAMME DIRECTOR.

The training programme is headed by Programme Director Bernadette Ward, MSc, Lic.Ac., Dip, Ch Herbs, C.Ac.Nanjing,C Herb,Nanjing M.A.F.P.A, M.A.C.H.I, M.N.I.A.T.C.M.

Bernadette has successfully completed a full time taught Clinical Master of Sciences in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Middlesex University, London in 2008/2009, and was awarded the MSc with merit. She was also awarded the ATCM (Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (UK) PETS (Prize for excellence in traditional Chinese medicine studies) award for her thesis. "The absence of regulation of acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners impacts on the clinical relationship" and is currently studying for a Doctorate in Education at Dublin City University.

One of her areas of specialisation is TCM Education at both national and European level. She was elected as Chairperson of the Pan European Federation of TCM Societies (P.E.F.O.T.S.) Education Committee. September 2011 she was appointed as a Vice President of the PEFOTS board.

Following the 8th world conference of Chinese medicine held in London, September 2011,  Bernadette was elected as a Vice President of the WFCMS (World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies) Supervisory Board.

She has been instrumental in establishing a TCM core curriculum encompassing European professional safety and practice requirements. This is quantified and graded according to the Bologna Agreement setting standards in TCM education at both national and international levels. She serves as a Board member of the NIATCM, (The Northern Ireland Association of TCM Societies).

NANJING UNIVERSITY OF TCM AWARD Party General Secretary of Nanjing University, Professor Zhu Yanfu presenting Foundation Director Bernadette Ward with a certificate of her appointment as visiting Professor to Nanjing University of TCM.

TEACHING AND CLINICAL TEAM

The teaching staff at the Foundation represent many years of experience in all aspects of TCM and represent some of the best teachers available in the western world.

As part of the aim to provide the highest quality TCM education in Ireland, the Foundation has ensured that course tutors are both expert clinicians and are experienced and accomplished lecturers. To further improve the learning experience the Foundation ensures that the staff / student ratio is kept as low as possible particularly for the practical and clinical aspects of the course.

COURSE TEACHERS.

	Professor Jin Huide Professor, Nanjing University of TCM. Professor Jin has taught students of the Acupuncture Foundation since 1993. He is an experienced lecturer and TCM author with over 20 years of lecture and clinical experience. Professor Jin is regarded internationally as a master clinician. He teaches both our 3rd year clinic students and our on herbal course.
	Dr Wu Jidong PhD From Nanjing University of TCM, DR Wu has been lecturing at the Acupuncture Foundation since 1993. He is current head of the TCM Programme at Middlesex University. Dr Wu has published many articles in TCM journals and magazines as well as appearing on tv and radio. Dr Wu was appointed TCM representative on the UK house of Lords working group on complementary medicines. Vice President of WFCMS. Dr Wu teaches our 2nd year students and on our herbal medicine course.
	Dr Fanyi Meng PhD Dr Meng is an experienced TCM lecturer, having lectured in Beijing University for ten years. He is head of the University of TCM programme at Lincoln University. In addition to being an accomplished lecturer and clinician, and Qi gong. Dr Meng teaches first year students and on our Tuina course.
	MS Therese Parsons M Sc. Lic Ac. Dip Herb. Cert Ed. Ms Parsons has been teaching with the Foundation since 1989. Therese is an experienced clinician and lecturer. She lectures in Research Methodology for Health and Social Care at Plymouth University. Her areas of expertise include Quality Assurance, Education, Acupuncture, Applied Science (biochemistry), research methodology, Anatomy, physiology and pathology. She is the current head of the Foundation's Quality Assurance Programme and is a member of the academic board.
	Ms. Bernadette Ward M.Sc. Visiting Professor to Nanjing University of TCM (hon). In addition to managing the programme, Bernadette teaches clinical and herbal modules, superivises the student clinic and acts as student mentor. She supervises and monitors the clinical work placement in Nanjing, China each year. She has presented papers on TCM education in Europe, TCM Core Curriculum, Lifelong Learning and the Bologna Agreement to TCM conferences in Manchester, Nanjing, Brussels, Paris, and delivered presentations on Chinese medicine clinical subjects to conferences in Lisbon, Prague, Vienna and Vilnius. As a member of the WFCMS (World Federation of TCM Societies) Education committee (EIC) she is a co author of the WFCMS handbook on World Standard of Chinese Medicine Undergraduate (Pre -CMD) Education (2009) Ref.EIC WFCMS 2009 Vol 3 No 4).

We have a strong local team of Senior Lecturers in Meridians and Acupuncture points and Clinical Supervision, many of them AFI graduates who are also successful practitioners, highly active within the professional sector.

We have a team of class assistances and student mentors.