Dr. TCM Title Consultation

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 »

Fall Update to the Profession

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 »

Briefing Notes 2025

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 »

Join the TCMO Board and Help Shape the Future of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture in Ontario

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 »

TCMO Day 2024

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 »

Doctor Class Consultation

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 »