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About the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture

The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture is the professional organization of allopathic (MDs) and osteopathic (DOs) physicians that advances the evidence-based integration of the practice of medicine and acupuncture to serve our patients.

Membership requirements for the Academy were established in accordance with the training guidelines outlined by the WHO-recognized World Federation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Societies. The AAMA represents the highest standards of training and proficiency among physicians practicing in North America.

The AAMA currently represents 1,000+ physician acupuncturists in North America and many others from across the globe who participate as international members.

The Academy works in collaboration with:

  • The Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation, which sponsors research paper competitions, awards an annual competitive research grant and encourages robust acupuncture research.
  • The American Board of Medical Acupuncture, which administers a Board Certification program to recognize those physicians who have achieved high levels of training, experience and knowledge in the field of medical acupuncture.
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AAMA Mission Statement

The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture is the professional organization of allopathic and osteopathic physicians that advances the evidence-based integration of the practice of medicine and acupuncture to serve our patients.

AAMA Vision Statement

Raising standards and increasing access on the front lines of medicine … acupuncture that works.

Member Demographics

*Selected data reported by members in a 2020 survey

About AAMA Members

  • 41% of members specialize in Family Medicine
  • 23% specialize in Integrative Medicine
  • 13% specialize in Pain Management/Anesthesia
  • 12% specialize in Internal Medicine.
  • Members also specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Neurology, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Palliative Care, Oncology, Surgery, and more.
  • 65% of members are in private practice; 20% practice in academic settings;
  • 5% practice in the U.S. military or in VA health care facilities.
  • 95% of members are currently practicing medical acupuncture.
  • 55% of members perform 6-30 acupuncture treatments each week on patients.
  • 9% of members perform 30 or more acupuncture treatments each week on patients.
  • 60% of members are Medicare providers

Top 10 Conditions Treated by Acupuncture by Members

  1. Musculoskeletal pain
  2. Neuropathic pain
  3. Other pain
  4. Headache
  5. Digestive disorders
  6. Psychologic/psychiatric concerns (anxiety, depression, etc.)
  7. Wellness
  8. Central nervous system disorders
  9. Eye, ear, nose & throat disorders
  10. Gynecological disorders
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