Welcome to CMIR
Acupuncture is a widely accepted form of therapy and is increasingly being incorporated into the western medical environment, both in hospitals as well as in general practice. The New York Times senior editor, James Reston's report on acupuncture anaesthesia during the historic Nixon visit to China in 1972, gave impetus to the spread of acupuncture usage internationally.
Chinese Medicine as a comprehensive medical system has hitherto remained largely obscure to the rest of the world, except for East and South East Asia; however the systematic modernisation of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, and its integration with Western medicine, has given rise to a new healthcare model increasingly adopted by eastern countries. The demand for Chinese Medicine in the west has necessitated a considerable reaction from various government bodies and the pharmaceutical industry as well as the medical profession. Education, proper practice and safety in medicine have become the key issues of concern for those who work towards an established role which Chinese Medicine can contribute to humanity's healthcare. The Chinese health authorities and medical profession are increasingly concerned with unsafe and unqualified practice of Chinese Medicine in the West. A consensus decision has been reached to increase the level of education in the medical profession, and to set up safety protocol for Chinese medical practice and medicinal products
The Chinese Medical Institute and register (CMIR) is set up jointly by the AcuMedic Foundation and the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, and forms part of this programme to ensure optimum standards. The institute is dedicated to the modernisation of Chinese Medicine, and its proper integration into conventional mainstream medical practice. Focusing on educational programmes of a high standard, the Institute enjoys the backing of the top educational institution in China; whilst also co-ordinating research projects internationally. The institute maintains a register of properly qualified practitioners, who abide by a set of practice code. The other functions of the institute are to provide a forum for academic exchange and public awareness of the benefits and development of Chinese medicine, of which acupuncture is a part. The Institute also has a publishing programme to facilitate the above aims.
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For the first time ever, Professor Man Fong Mei and Professor Claus Schnorrenberger opened the doors on their discussion of the shifting paradigms in Chinese and Western medicine. What was originally planned as a private meeting to exchange notes on an ambitious book collaboration was turned into an open public event with interactive lectures and a boundless conversation on the essential principles of Chinese Medicine and their relevance to you. On Saturday 27th April seats for this special event were filled in the Forum at the AcuMedic Centre in Lodnon.
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The event was held at the University College London, Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre, on 20th April 2013 against the background of the ongoing legislative situation to discuss the future regulation process of Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, herbal and complementary medicines.
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Venue: UCL
Date: Saturday 20th April 2013
Time: 4pm – 9pm
Location: Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre, UCL Main Campus, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
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