American Academy of Medical Acupuncture

Founded in 1987, the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (AAMA) is the premier professional organization for allopathic and osteopathic physicians integrating evidence-based acupuncture into modern medical practice. Our members, comprising over 1,000 physicians in North America and international affiliates, adhere to rigorous training standards established by the World Federation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Societies. We collaborate with the American Board of Medical Acupuncture to administer board certification programs and partner with the Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation to advance clinical research through grants and competitions. Our members specialize in diverse fields including pain management, integrative medicine, and family practice, with 95% actively providing acupuncture treatments.

We offer continuing medical education through symposia, webinars, and review courses accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Our mission focuses on raising standards while increasing access to acupuncture integration in frontline medical care. With 65% of members in private practice, we maintain strong connections to academic institutions, military healthcare, and VA facilities. Our organization publishes research, maintains practice guidelines, and provides patient referral directories to support both healthcare providers and patients seeking qualified acupuncture practitioners.