THE COLLEGE OF MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE

a. able to participate in our discussion forum with other members to share experiences, information and ideas.
b. access to up-to-date acupuncture evidence.
c. Clinical "pearls" from experts are posted.
d. a maximum of three hours of web continuing education (CE) per year included in the membership. You can print your own CE logs but no transcripts, letters or certificates will be issued for the continuing education hours. .
e. free membership verification and acupuncture training verification for professional organizations, billing agencies, and regulatory colleges.
f. annual small certificate emailed to you along with membership receipt.
g. our fellowship designation (FCAMA) is recognized by the Canadian Medical Directory
h. and more ...

Health care professionals who have successfully completed Level or Unit 1 and its examination of the McMaster Medical Acupuncture Program: An Evidence-based Approach.

Our certificant members may use the following initials behind their names CCAMA to mean Certificant of the Canadian Academy of Medical Acupuncture if membership is active and all dues are paid. Active membership requires accredited continuing acupuncture education of at least 3 hours per year or 6 hours over 2 years. New graduates of the acupuncture program are exempted from this requirement for 2 years since they just completed the training. This minimum requirement for continuing acupuncture education fulfils many insurance companies' or regulatory bodies' criteria for continuing acupuncture education.

Health care professionals who have been a member in good standing for at least 2 years and successfully completed Level or Unit 1 and 2 with the examinations of the McMaster Medical Acupuncture Program: An Evidence-based Approach. Fellowship applications need to meet the minimum criteria on the application form, be nominated by 3 existing fellow members and approved by the board. Please contact us for the application package.

Honourary Fellowship to any person who has contributed significantly, as determined by the board, to the teaching or administration of the McMaster Medical Acupuncture Program: An Evidence-based Approach.

Our fellow members may use the following initials behind their names FCAMA to denote Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Medical Acupuncture if membership is active and all dues are paid. Active membership requires accredited continuing acupuncture education of at least 3 hours per year or 6 hours over 2 years. New graduates of the acupuncture program are exempted from this requirement for 2 years since they just completed the training. This minimum requirement for continuing acupuncture education fulfils many insurance companies' or regulatory bodies' criteria for continuing acupuncture education.

Membership is by invitation only and this application will not be processed
without:

a. Photocopy of current license
b. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
c. New membership fees (membership fee will not be prorated)
    i.. Earlybird fee for new graduates of level 1 (available within 30 days of completing exam): $195
    ii.. Regular membership fee: $395
    iii.. All new members will receive a large 11" x 17" wall certificate
d.. Membership renewal fees (membership fee will not be prorated) Note: To renew your membership at the rate of $50/year, you must register for 5 years at a time.
    i. Single-year membership renewal: $195/year

    ii. Multi-year membership renewal:
      a.. 2 year membership: $200 (Equivalent to $100/year for 2 years)
      b.. 5 year membership: $250 (Equivalent to $50/year for 5 years)
e. The cost to order or replace a large 11"x17" wall certificate for display is $75
f. To pay by credit card, please complete the credit card authorization form and e-mail or fax it to our office. Alternatively, you could make a cheque payable to the Canadian Academy of Medical Acupuncture.

Mail to:
Canadian Academy of Medical Acupuncture
PO Box 90088, 1000 Golf Links Road
Ancaster, Ontario L9K 0B4, Canada

For more detailed information, please contact:
Phone: (905) 648-9450
Fax: (905) 648-4426
Email: mailto:camedacu@gmail.com

Canadian Academy of Medical Acupuncture Application Request
This application will not be reviewed or processed without the following:

Copy of your current license or a letter from your licensing body (if applicable)
Curriculum vitae or resume
Credit Card Authorization Form

Submitting this form does not imply automatic acceptance into the academy. Each application will be reviewed and the applicant will be notified when the application is approved.

( "*" indicates mandatory field )

Select Application Type:	New CAMA Membership CAMA Membership Renewal Other (Please Specify)
Specify, if "Other"
Membership Number (If Known)
Name (First and Last):	*
Title (MD, DC, PT, Others):	*
Field of Practice:
Address:	*
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Comments:
Terms and Conditions: Potential Risks and complications Medical or health condition contraindicated The applicant (“You”) understand and acknowledge the following statements and terms of the Canadian Academy of Medical Acupuncture INC. (the “Academy”) membership: 1) The Academy is a voluntary acupuncture organization. It is not an acupuncture regulatory body. 2) Membership is optional. That is, You do not have to join. 3) There are some insurance companies that accept the “Academy” membership as a requirement for payment to acupuncture providers currently; namely, WSIB Ontario, Great West, Claim Secure, Empire Life, Chamber of Commerce, Johnson Group, Sun Life, Standard Life 4) Greenshield currently only accept chiropractors, but may give individual consideration to professionals who have 200 hours of acupuncture training. 5) This list of insurance companies may change from time to time or may no longer be valid once the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario is established. 6) There are continuing education requirements needed for Academy membership renewal. 7) You may not use the title “acupuncturist” in Ontario or advertise yourself as an acupuncturist as this title reserved for practitioners who are members of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario . 8) You will only use the acupuncture practitioner title permitted by your College. 9) The use of the title “Certificant of the Canadian Academy of Medical Acupuncture” or “CCAMA” is permitted by the Academy when your membership is active and all annual dues are paid. 10) The fees, terms and conditions for joining or renewing the membership with the Academy may change from time to time without prior notice to You. 11) You have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions on our web sites www.acupunctureacademy.ca and www.eacupuncture.ca. 12) Refund: For those members enrolled in a multi-year discounted membership, the membership fee for the first year and for each year thereafter is calculated at the regular membership rate for refund purposes. For refund requests made within the first membership year, the amount to be refunded is the difference between the membership fee paid and the membership fee for the year or years elapsed at the regular membership rate. For example, if You paid $250 for a 5 year membership and request a withdrawal or cancellation of your membership the next day, You will be refunded $55. If You request a refund of your membership fee after the first year, You will have a refund balance of $0. 13) When the Academy is no longer relevant or active, we will refund you the difference based on the policy from the preceding paragraph (12). 14) You should get advice from your legal counsel if You do not understand any of these terms and conditions.
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Contact Information

To obtain further information or to verify the membership of members, please contact

Canadian Academy of Medical Acupuncture
Canadian Academy of Medical Acupuncture
PO Box 90088, 1000 Golf Links Road
Ancaster, Ontario L9K 0B4, Canada
Phone: (905) 648-9450
Fax: (905) 648-4426
Email: mailto:camedacu@gmail.com

For more information about the McMaster University Medical Acupuncture program, visit www.acupunctureprogram.com, call (905) 546-5500 or E-mail: acupuncture@mcmaster.ca