The ATCMA Board of Directors has nine members. Under the Board of Directors are two functional organizations:  An Executive Committee and an Academic Committee: The Executive Committee includes sixteen departments, which are Academic Department, Advertising Department, Business Department, Continuing Education Department, Finance Department, Fundraising Department, International Language Department, International Membership Department, Legal Department，Membership Department, Mentoring Department, Networking Department, Outreach and Coordination Department,  Public Affairs Department, Publication Department, Training Department, etc.  The Academic Committee includes eight sub-committees: Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine & Prescription, TCM Internal Medicine, Orthopedic and Rehabilitation, Qi Gong, TCM Dermatology, TCM Gynecology and TCM Oncology etc. 

Our mission is to unite Chinese Medicine acupuncturists and gather support among the American public for the expansion of TCM in the United States; to promote Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture; to improve TCM professional standards and public health; and also to assist our members in all Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture activities; and to provide improved health services in America. We will vigorously promote Chinese medicine and acupuncture to improve the American public’s understanding and trust in TCM. We believe an increasing number of Americans will see Chinese herbal and acupuncture therapies as an option in preventing and treating diseases. We will regularly host seminars, training courses as well as web seminars on TCM and acupuncture topics, aiming not only to elevate our professional standards and quality of care and treatment, but also to provide a platform for acupuncturists, Chinese medicine practitioners and students for networking, academic collaboration, and contributing to the development of TCM medical knowledge. We also will support appropriate legislation to enhance our profession’s legal status and rights within the U.S. medical profession. Finally, we will establish the ATCMA as the leading TCM professional and advocacy group in the USA.

1. Establish academically oriented professional committees to improve the overall academic levels of Chinese Medicine in the United States.
2. Develop, define, and implement professional standards for Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, Qi Gong, massage and other related treatment modalities.
3. Host academic seminars and conferences; edit and publish academic books and magazines.
4. Organize professional training sessions, which will include TCM experts from the leading schools of practice, and issue specialty certificates.  Work for the acceptance of training CEUs by licensing boards.
5. Protect the interests of the profession and its members; provide legal advice and assistance to those in the TCM profession.
6. Educate and collaborate with elected officials to promote comprehensive legislation for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in the United States.
7. Promote clinical research projects in acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
8. Promote research on joint treatments combining Western and Chinese Medicine to achieve the most effective results for patients.
9. Initiate domestic and international TCM collaboration to increase the exchange of TCM information between the United States and other countries around the world.
10. Recognize outstanding professionals for their achievements in acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.  Encourage and promote academic institutions, licensing boards and certification organizations to recognize high levels of professional attainment through the use of appropriate professional titles, including the use of “doctor.”
11. Promote top quality Chinese herbal dispensaries, acupuncture suppliers and clinics, and encourage relevant state regulatory authorities to adopt “best practice” standards.

1. Qualifications
   •  Practitioners: U.S. licensed acupuncturists who have graduated from accredited TCM/medical schools in China or the United States; or MDs with acupuncture training.   
   • Students: current students in acupuncture or TCM schools in the United States.
   • International membership: Individuals who have graduated from accredited TCM/medical schools outside the United States; and have obtained a license to practice acupuncture or TCM in their country of residence.
2. Membership will be automatically revoked if a member engages in any criminal activities and ATCMA will not be liable for anything resulting from such activities.
3. Fee: $ 60 per year starting on 2020.

1. Discount: Discounted membership rates to attend any international, regional, or online academic conference/training, or any PDA/CEU course organized by ATCMA.  
2. Complimentary database:  :  Free access to ATCMA TCM & acupuncture database on the association website, which provides search engine access to information on acupuncturists and their specialties, practice locations, and contact information, etc.
3. Promoting Influence of the Profession: All individual members will benefit from the growth and expansion of ATCMA in the U.S.
   
   1. Our website will list members and their clinics which may be used by ATCMA and its members to make patient referrals;
   2. Members’ specialties will be recognized and endorsed;
   3. Members will have the opportunity to be honored in the following ways:
      
      1. Promotion within ATCMA or nomination as a professional  lecturer or service on ATCMA professional committees.
      2. Book writing and magazine editing for ATCMA.
4. Recognition of member achievements, such as article or research publication, professional awards, or promotions, at annual ATCMA meetings or on the ATCMA website.
5. Professional Suggestions: Advice and guidance by the TCM experts and the Academic Committee of the ATCMA on such topics as –
   
   1. Diagnosis and finding optimal treatment plans for special disease cases.
   2. Provision of professional medical opinions to the courts regarding medical disputes.
   3. Design and implementation of clinical research projects and paper publication
6. Legal Support:  Legal advice and guidance given by our legal department or attorneys.

1. To receive a discount for participating in all ATCMA academic activities.
2. To make comments and suggestions on ATCMA operations and to review ATCMA governance documents.
3. U.S. licensed members may participate in ATCMA governance, including voting for candidates or being eligible for election to ATCMA’s governing bodies: the ATCMA General Assembly/ the ATCMA Board of Directors.
4. To join or cancel ATCMA membership freely.
5. To comply with the ATCMA regulations and support the implementation of ATCMA policies.
6. To actively participate in various activities organized by the Board of Directors, and maintain communication with Board of Directors.
7. To pay membership fees in a timely manner.