Assoc. Prof. Rezan Akpınar
Assoc. Prof. Rezan Akpınar
Associate Professor, Queensborough Community College (QCC), City University of New York (CUNY)
Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, Shiatsu and integrative health sciences
Dr. Rezan Akpınar is an Associate Professor at Queensborough Community College (QCC), City University of New York (CUNY), where she teaches Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, Shiatsu and integrative health sciences. She has more than 25 years of clinical, academic and educational experience in acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and integrative health.
She earned a Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New York College of Health Professions and a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM – San Diego) from the Pacific College of Health and Science (formerly Pacific College of Oriental Medicine). She completed evidence-based teaching certificates from the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). Her academic path began with a DDS degree from Atatürk University.
She previously served as Chair of the Acupuncture Department and Dean of the Oriental Medicine Program at the New York College of Health Professions, contributing to curriculum development and the academic advancement of acupuncture education. She has been on the faculty of the Pacific College of Health and Science and currently serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM). She previously served as a site visitor for ACAHM and as an examination item writer for NCCAOM, and holds the NCCAOM Diplomate of Acupuncture credential.
She speaks at national and international scientific meetings on acupuncture, TCM, phytotherapy, integrative medicine and evidence-based complementary health practices. Her interests include acupuncture education, integrative healthcare, evidence-based complementary medicine, curriculum development and international academic collaboration in acupuncture and TCM.