The Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture (CSCMA) was established in June of 1994. As of Jan. 2007 has 1900 members, 75% of whom have at least a post-secondary education. Many are medical specialists with PhD¡¯s or senior academic teaching posts. CSCMA is Canada¡¯s largest and most prestigious professional organization of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture. Its members come from across Canada, although 80% reside in Ontario and the metro Toronto area. Mr. Zhao Cheng is President of CSCMA

CSCMA is a national federally incorporated non-profit association of TCM and acupuncture practitioners and TCM pharmacists. Non-political and non religious, CSCMA is a professional organization with head quarters in Toronto. CSCMA strives to achieve the following objectives:

To unite all TCM and acupuncture practitioners to work together, encourage them to advocate the legal recognition and regulation of TCM in Canada, and the establishment of legal framework for TCM in Ontario. To popularize and to spread TCM knowledge, promote the recognition and acceptance of TCM, and to provide prevention, treatment, restoration and health care services. To provide continuing education and training opportunities for CSCMA members, and to support academic research and clinical services. To standardize TCM practices and provide effective oversight of CSCMA members in order to strengthen public perception of the CSCMA. Since the establishment of CSCMA, it has held two international TCM conferences successfully.

CSCMA is also committed to:

1. Developing and supporting academic programs and research relating to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
2. Facilitating international academic exchanges, technical cooperation and other connection with international academic organization and scholars.
3. Publishing TCM academic periodicals, popular scholars, science books, monographs and conference information materials.
4. Provide opportunities for the academic enrichment of CSCMA members and other TCM practitioners by supporting TCM continuing education and establishing a TCM college for advanced studies.
5. Promote the establishment of appropriate policies, regulation and legislation governing TCM in Canada by ensuing that governments have access to information and input from TCM experts in an open consultative process.
6. Encourage rigorous scientific research into TCM and providing technical assistance and other advisory services to research-related organizations.
7. Recruiting and developing talented TCM practitioners and facilitating their entry into TCM organizations and clinics, as well as recognizing and promoting excellence in research and its dissemination through writing aimed at popular audiences.
8. Ensuring that the benefits of CSCMA membership accrue to all, creating a cooperative, friendly and convivial atmosphere for members, managing CSCMA democratically, promoting a spirit of dedication, creativity and rigorous scientific principle; and working towards the overall prosperity and development of TCM and acupuncture.

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