CMIR Reaccreditation Requirements

CMIR Reaccreditation Requirements


Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Requirements

CPD is essential for maintaining professional competence and is defined as 'any process or activity that enhances a professional's knowledge, skills, and personal qualities, ensuring they can carry out their duties competently.' To maintain high standards, all CMIR members are required to complete CPD every year, regardless of location or job role.


CPD Requirements for CMIR Members:

  • Members must complete 36 hours of CPD every 3 years.

  • At least 10 hours must come from Part I activities.

  • The remaining 26 hours can be earned through Part II activities, including other medical CPD modules.


Part I


Relevant activities include:

  • Attending accredited CMIR courses, including postgraduate diploma courses, CPD modules, workshops, and clinical sessions (3 hours/half day, 6 hours/full day)

  • Attending relevant conferences, symposia, and forums organised by The AcuMedic Foundation or CMIR (6 hours/day)

  • Clinical tuition on the CMIR China Medical Trip (3 hours/session)

  • Teaching an AcuMedic Foundation-accredited course (3 hours/day)

  • Giving presentations at CMIR-organised conferences, symposia, or forums (3 hours/presentation)


Part II


Relevant activities include:

  • Attending CMIR committee meetings (1 hour/day)

  • Submitting articles or case studies to the CMIR newsletter or website (2 hours/article)

  • Reflective practice with another practitioner (hours subject to approval on a case-by-case basis)

  • Attending non-CMIR conferences, symposia, and forums (3 hours/day)

  • Presenting at non-CMIR conferences or forums (3 hours/day)

  • Teaching a non-AcuMedic accredited course on Chinese Medicine (3 hours/day)

  • Conducting research on Chinese Medicine, e.g. clinical trials (hours subject to approval on a case-by-case basis)

  • Publishing articles, reports and clinical trials on Chinese medicine in academic journals, and professional magazines, or presenting at medical conferences, symposia and forums (3 hours/article)

  • Reading medical articles, books, reports and clinical trials on Chinese medicine and submitting a short synopsis, critique or listed learning outlines (1 hour/article)
  • Attending any other medical CPD modules, including those on non-Chinese medicine and acupuncture subjects (hours based on module duration/approval)


For a list of institutes that provide accredited CPDs, click here.


CPD Log and Reaccreditation

Members must complete and upload a CPD log each year via the member’s area on the CMIR website. To renew membership, all required CPD documents must be submitted to meet reaccreditation standards. Members who fail to complete their CPD hours will be given six months to do so. 

Failure to comply with CPD obligations may result in suspension from the CMIR Register.


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