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Fort Lauderdale, Florida is home to Atlantic Institute. Fort Lauderdale is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Atlantic Institute go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in medical assistant and technician and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 90 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"THE MISSION OF THE INSTITUTE IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A PROGRAM THAT PREPARES THEM TO BECOME QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT PRACTITIONERS OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM/ORIENTAL MEDICINE). ATOM STUDENTS WILL BE TRAINED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARTS OF PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICS FOR THE PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE IN THE UNITED STATES."
More complete details are provided below.
Atlantic Institute Of Oriental Medicine
100 E Broward Blvd, Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3510
General Phone: (954) 763-9840
http://www.atom.edu
Atlantic Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 30 | health service and sciences |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 30 | acupuncture |
Number of programs and degrees for Atlantic Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 30 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 30 | 1 |
In 2005, Atlantic Institute had a total enrollment of 90 students (90 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 16% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Lauderdale, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Financial Aid:
Atlantic Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3429600)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $24,851 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $24,851 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Atlantic Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Option to study abroad On-campus library
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