CMIR Membership Categories

CMIR Membership Categories


CMIR members fall into three main groups:

  1. Accredited Members – Licensed to practice Chinese medicine
  2. Affiliated Members – Connected to CMIR but not accredited to practice
  3. Fellows and Honorary Members


Accredited Members


All CMIR Accredited Members hold a degree or diploma in Chinese medicine and acupuncture from a recognised professional training institution. They must complete 36 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) every 3 years, including at least 10 hours from courses held by CMIR.

See the full requirements for reaccreditation

Annual membership fee: £75


Accredited Membership Types


  • Chinese Medicine Physician (CMP)
    Chinese Medicine Physicians are members who have graduated from a Tier 1 Institute. They are licensed to practice Chinese medicine, including acupuncture and raw herbal medicine.
  • Acupuncture Member (AM)
    Qualified doctors or healthcare professionals with a degree or diploma in acupuncture from a recognised professional training institution.
  • Acupuncture Member with Simple Herbal Formula Prescription (AMS)
    Qualified doctors and healthcare professionals with acupuncture training from a recognised professional training institution, plus additional CMIR certification in phytoforms and basic TCM theories.
  • Acupuncture Member with Full Herbal Medicine (AMF)
    Qualified doctors and healthcare professionals with a degree or diploma in Chinese medicine and acupuncture from a recognised professional training institution.



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