Whether you’re a brand new member of the AMA or you’ve recently decided to join the ranks of your fellow physician acupuncturists as an active member of this growing organization, we’re glad you’re here! As the health care landscape continues to change and acupuncture assumes an ever greater role alongside the practice of modern medicine, your membership and unique contributions to the AMA are needed more than ever.
Please review the many benefits enjoyed by AMA members so you’ll be able to take full advantage as a newcomer — or as a longtime member.
AMA members have access to educational programs and services specifically designed to strengthen and improve their acupuncture knowledge and skills. The AMA also works to promote the field of medical acupuncture and advocates for physician acupuncturists rights at state and national levels.
To qualify for Full membership, a person must fulfill the following requirements:
• Be an active, licensed MD, DO, DPM or DDS in the United States or Canada
• Be engaged in the practice of medical acupuncture
• Have completed a minimum of 220 hours of formal training in Medical Acupuncture (120 hours didactic, 100 hours clinical), or the equivalent, in an educational program acceptable to the Membership Committee
This category of membership offers Full membership at a discounted dues level for Active Duty Military personnel with at least 220 hours of formal acupuncture training. MDs, DOs, DPMs and DDSs who are currently serving on Active Duty with the U.S. military who meet the acupuncture education requirements are eligible. Services and benefits for Active Duty Military members will be equivalent to that of the Full member described above.
International Affiliate membership is available for physicians, dentists, podiatrists and veterinarians with an interest in acupuncture who are practicing in countries outside the U.S. and Canada. International Affiliate members have the same member benefits as the domestic Affiliate members. No special acupuncture training or experience requirements need be met. Where the qualifications for Full membership are met, medical acupuncturists practicing outside the U.S. and Canada may be included in the Academy’s Patient Referral Program, though they will remain Affiliate members.
