November 26, 2025
The CTCMPAO is reviewing requirements for the Doctor Title in TCM, and TCMO is submitting formal feedback on behalf of the profession. We Support Removing the University Requirement An earlier idea to require a university TCM degree has been removed from this round of consultation. TCMO supports this change. Ontario does not have a university… Read more »
November 20, 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined TCMO’s public meeting last night. We appreciate the participation and support from the roughly 45 members who attended, as well as the engagement shown through your questions and comments. We are sharing the recording here so that all members and interested stakeholders can review TCMO’s statements on the profession… Read more »
November 18, 2025
The TCMO developed these briefing notes to support informed, evidence-based advocacy on behalf of Ontario’s Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture professionals. Throughout this past year, the Board identified several priority mandates affecting the safe, effective, and integrated delivery of TCM/Acupuncture within Ontario’s healthcare system. Each briefing note below summarizes key issues, regulatory considerations, and recommendations… Read more »
September 11, 2025
In recent weeks, TCMO has received a surge of messages from our members and the public regarding a questionable online program offering a so-called “Chinese Medicine Certification.” The volume of concern, from misleading ads on social media to confusion among patients, has reached a point where formal clarification is urgently needed. This blog post shares… Read more »
March 4, 2025
We are seeking passionate and solutions-focused professional members to join our fast-paced, dynamic, all-hands-on-deck team as a TCMO Board Member. We are looking to fill multiple positions and welcome applications from individuals with diverse skill sets and expertise. This role is ideal for those committed to advancing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture in Ontario…. Read more »
November 6, 2024
Your Association and volunteers have been busy in the past few months. Here are a few of the areas we have been active.. CTCMPAO: We have actively re-engaged with our College. We participated in a direct consultation with regard to the Doctor Title working group. Many of our questions were answered and issues clarified. We… Read more »
Once again, the TCM profession went to Queen’s Park – and what a successful day! A diverse group, including representatives of 5 Ontario TCM Schools, the Council of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Schools of Ontario (CTCMASO), students and professional members and the volunteer Board of TCMO, spent the evening chatting, educating and sharing experiences… Read more »
October 22, 2024
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July 16, 2024
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June 10, 2024
CTCMPAO has shared an open consultation regarding Doctor class on May 17, and the deadline is coming up on June 17, 2024. Whether or not you plan on pursuing the title, your feedback is important because the Doctor class will significantly improve the acceptance of TCM as a modality in Ontario. However, upon review of… Read more »