CMIR Membership Categories

CMIR Membership Categories

There are three main groups of CMIR members - those accredited to practice Chinese medicine, those who are affliated with CMIR but not accredited to practice, and fellows and honorary members.


Accredited Members


All CMIR accredited members have completed a degree or diploma in Chinese medicine and acupuncture from a recognised professional training institution.

They are required to complete 36 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) every 3 years, of which at least 10 hours must be from attending CPD courses held by CMIR.

Please click here to see the full requirements for reaccreditation.

Accredited membership costs £75 per year.


There are four types of accredited membership:

  • Chinese Medicine Physician (CMP)

Chinese Medicine Physicians are members who have graduated from a Tier 1 Institute. Chinese Medicine Physician members are accredited to practice Chinese medicine, including acupuncture and raw herbal medicine.

Click here for the list of Tier 1 institutes

  • Acupuncture Membership (AM)

Acupuncture Specialist members are qualified doctors and healthcare professionals, who have completed a degree or diploma in acupuncture from a recognised professional training institution.

  • Acupuncture Membership w/ Simple Herbal Formula Prescription (AMS)

Acupuncture w/ Simple Herbal Formula Prescription members are qualified doctors and healthcare professionals, who have completed a degree or diploma in acupuncture from a recognised professional training institution, and have also completed an accredited course from CMIR regarding phytoforms and basic TCM theories.

  • Acupuncture Membership w/ Full Herbal Medicine (AMF)

• Acupuncture w/ Full Herbal Medicine members are qualified doctors and healthcare professionals, who have completed a degree or diploma in Chinese medicine and acupuncture from a recognised professional training institution.


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