ABME correspondence

Click to see pages 1 & 2 of the letter. Page three, Acupuncture Rules and Regulations can be viewed at a large magnification by clicking the photo.

ABME letter pg.1

ABME letter pg.2

ABME votes not to oppose an independent Acu board

On August 15th the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, based on the recommendation of their credentials committee, voted NOT to oppose any legislation regarding the creation of an independent Acupuncture board in Alabama.  The minutes from August 15th, 2012 meeting can be viewed at http://www.albme.org/Documents/MeetingInfo/Minutes/2012/08-12%20Public%20Minutes.pdf

We will continue to educate their board as to the need to raise their internal standard for MD and DO to practice acupuncture.  Currently, the requirement is 0 (zero) hours of training for MDs or DOs to practice acupuncture in the state of Alabama.  The WHO (world health organization) standard is 250 hours.  Most states require 300 hours, some require that the MD/DO practioners complete the same training as a Licensed Acupuncturist.

Email from ABME

We received an email from the Board secretary saying that Mr. Dixon is in receipt of the correspondence dated July 12, 2012, and that it will be considered by the Board at their August meeting.

That meeting will be held on August 15th, 2012

Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Letter

After our meeting in Mongomery, the ABME sent us a response letter. Below is a photo of the letter.