CARB-TCMPA decision to cancel the Chinese version of the Pan Canadian Exam | CARB-TCMPA对于取消中文版的中医国考测试的决定

As the CTCMA announced in January, CARB-TCMPA will stop offering the Pan Canadian Examinations in Chinese (simplified or traditional) after October this year.  Understandably, ATCMA members are disappointed, confused and upset.   From what the ATCMA administration can gather, the decision was made purely because of cost.  While we understand that it is not reasonable for CARB-TCMPA to lose money on any programme, we believe that CARB-TCMPA should have consulted stakeholders in the TCM and Acupuncture community in BC before they made

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ATCMA’s Response to Pamela Fayerman’s October 15 Article on Chinese Herbs and Medications

ATCMA’s Response to Pamela Fayerman’s October 15 Article on Chinese Herbs and Medications Pamela Fayerman’s October 15, 2015, Vancouver Sun article,” Chinese herbs mixed with medications can be hazardous,” draws attention to a local and current emergent medical issue- the potential dangerous interaction of Chinese herbs and western prescription medications. This issue is especially critical in BC, a province with a sizeable Chinese population. If this issue is not addressed immediately and properly, its threat to the public safety is only

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Here is your chance – Nominations are open for the 2015 Board of Directors

Our first official AGM is coming up on September 28th, 2014. One of the day’s major events is the election of a new board of directors. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to get involved, here’s your chance! Being a board member of a professional association is an excellent volunteer experience. You will learn many new things, meet lots of interesting people, and play an active role in the voice of our TCM community.   Nomination form is below – please share!   British

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