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.
Next page: Administration Map
General News
Category: General
Due to the proposal of the Department of Health in the regulation of Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and herbal medicine, the criteria and procedure for CMIR membership application are being changed to fall in line with the new government regulation guideline
Category: General
A closer link CHINA-UK CONSORTIUM for the East and West medical integration, research and collaboration has been established on 18th August 2007 at the AcuMedic Medical Centre, London.
CUC Page
Category: General
In March, more than 200 delegates met at the Royal College of Physicians in London for the 10th East-West Integrative Medical Conference. The conference, organized by the Chinese Medical Institute and Register (CMIR) and sponsored by AcuMedic Foundation, welcomed representatives from all over the world including the U.K., U.S., China, Canada, Australia, Germany, Russia, Romania, Austria, India, Nigeria and Hong Kong. The goal of the conference was to provide a platform for an international discussion on the future of integrative medicine. ...
Category: General
On March 18 and 19, 2007, the Chinese Medical Institute and Register (CMIR) organized a medical conference called “Integrative Medicine – The Future?” The conference was held at the Royal College of Physicians in London, England, and was sponsored by The Acumedic Foundation.
Supporting organizations included the IMA, World Health Organization, Prince Charles's Foundation for Integrated Medicine, International College of Integrative Medicine, USA, Pathways to Wellness, USA, College of Integrated Medicine, Canada, State Administration of Chinese Medicine, China, World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, SSM King's College School of Medicine, UK and many other organizations from all over the world.
