(1994～2007 精华)

Training and Education

Teaching Medical Students
The CMIR has been pioneering acupuncture and Chinese medicine education for medical students. Currently several medical schools are collaborating with CMIR in providing courses for their students including Guys Kings St Thomas’s Medical School (University of London) and St George's, University of London.

		Postgraduate Training The CMIR, collaborating with Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, is dedicated to the modernisation of Chinese medicine, and its proper integration into conventional mainstream medical practice. Focusing on educational programmes of a high standard to western medical practitioners, the Institute enjoys the backing of the top educational institution in China; whilst also co-ordinating research projects internationally.
Team of Lecturers	Committee Meeting
Lecture	Clinical Tuition	Examination	Graduation
Teaching Medical Students The CMIR has been pioneering acupuncture and Chinese medicine education for medical students. Currently several medical schools are collaborating with CMIR in providing courses for their students including Guys Kings St Thomas’s Medical School (University of London) and St George's, University of London.
		1st GKT Group	5th GKT Group

Medical Trips to China

Medical Trips to Chinese hospitals and Pharmacies in China are arranged annually for those who wish to acquire first hand knowledge of acupuncture and Chinese medicine as practiced in Chinese hospitals, including observation, tutorial instructions, clinical practice, and medical exchange forum. Extensive sightseeing programs are arranged for the participants and their accompanying family.

			Lectures, Clinical Study and Chinese Herbal Pharmacy and Hospitals Visits From left: Lecturing and clinical tuition in Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and affiliated DongFang Hospital and Chinese Herbal Pharmacy.
			East-West Medical Exchange From left: Exchange forum at the Beijing University of Chinese Meidcine Dongzhimen Hospital; Visiting State Administration of Chinese Medicine; and Exchange with All China of Chinese Medicine Association
			Culture Exchange and Sightseeing From left: Beijing TianAnMen Square, TianTan Sightseeing and Entertainment

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Clinical Exchange Workshop between Patients and Physicians

	CMIR organizes clinical exchange workshops twice a year for medical professionals and patients in order to enhance the communication between CMIR members and patients, doctors and patients. Patients and physicians can exchange views and discuss problems to build a better understanding. In this way the clinical excellence can further develop.

Specialist Symposium & Conference Highlights

From time to time specialist symposium and medical conferences are organised by the CMIR for the purpose of updating, exchanging and introducing the latest Chinese medicine and acupuncture related techniques and research findings from different parts of the world. Keynote speakers from the most reputable medical experts of all fields are invited. This process adds an international dimension to the CMIR in its aims of contribution to the global integration in medicine.

◇ Chinese Medicine Legislation Forum

29th April 2003, Royal College of Physicians, London

Zha Peixin, Chinese Ambassador	Gordon Brown	Zhang Xiaorui, WHO	Richard Woodfield	Lord Chan
Prof. Mei, Chairman	Group Photo	Keynote Speakers	Meeting Live

The CMIR and other major Chinese medicine professional organisations organised the historic Chinese Medicine Legislation Forum (CMLF) on the 29th April 2003 at the Royal College of Physicians in London, with the support of the World Health Organisation, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China, State Drug and Food Administration of China, Department of Health, UK and the Medicines and Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, UK, to discuss the urgent regulatory issues facing regulation of Chinese medicine and acupuncture in the UK.

The forum was chaired by Prof. M F Mei, jointly opened by Mr. Zha Peixin, Chinese Ambassador and Mr. David Tredinnick MP, chairman of Parliamentary Group for Integrated and Complementary Healthcare. The forum was attended by representatives of many medical and CAM professional bodies, and achieved a consensus of unity for regulation to enhance safety, quality and efficacy of Chinese medicine practice. The forum was hailed as a milestone in the history of the development of Chinese medicine acting as an united voice for the unity of Chinese medicine. The overwhelming effects of the CMLF ripple through the world of Chinese medicine with 384 letters of support and congratulations.

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◇ CMIR 9th East-West Medicine Symposium and 6th Graduation Ceremony

11th December 2004, Zoological Society of London Conference Centre

The CMIR held its 9th East-West Medicine Symposium and the 6th Graduation Ceremony with clinical updates on acupuncture and Chinese medicine and forum exchange. The honorary guests including, Prof. Xu Xiao, Vice-Chancellor of the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Mr David Tredinnick MP, Chair of the Parliamentary Group for Integrated and Complementary Healthcare, Consul General Prof. Lu Yueke and Minister-chancellors Prof. Zhang Chengyou from Chinese Embassy, Prof. Claus Schnorrenberger, Director of German Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Prof. Oluyemi Akinadewo, Director General of Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency, and Dr. Gilbert Shia, clinical fellow of the Chinese Medicine Advisory Service at the Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital.

There are 46 graduates, who have successfully completed a 2-year postgraduate diploma programme in Chinese medicine and acupuncture.

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◇ East-West Medical Exchange Forum

18thJune 2005, Royal Society of Medicine Marcus Beck Library

CMIR held an East-West Medical Exchange Forum and Dinner Reception on occasion of Visit of Chancellor of Guangxi Medical University Delegation for East-West Medical Exchange, Collaboration and Integration

Chancellor Prof. Tang Bujian attended the forum to support the Chinese Medicine outside China, with the future effort of publishing research and clinical papers on the professional journals to provide clinical evidence for Chinese medicine development around the globe.

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◇ CMC Forum

20th August 2005, Robens' Suite, Guy’s Tower, Guy’s Hospital

Chinese Medicine Council, CMC Forum was conveyed in the intention to increase the understanding between various disciplines of CAM, NHS, and the governmental bodies responsible for health regulations.

The Forum was a great success judging on responses, and the delegates including the leaders and specialists from various disciplines of CAM, NHS, and the governmental bodies. Mr David Tredinnick MP, Chair of the Parliamentary Group for Integrated and Complementary Healthcare (PGICH) sent a warm letter of support saying "The Parliamentary Group for Integrated and Complementary Healthcare welcomes this event organised by the Chinese Medicine Council as part of the ongoing progress towards regulation of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. We support the Department of Health's feedback based on the consultation document that Chinese Medicine should be recognised as a discreet discipline within the shared council and we will work with all organisations involved to facilitate this aim. We wish you a very successful and productive event."

The Forum discussed the CMC relations with the NHS, CAM, as well as research organisations. Mr. Mike O’Farrell, the Chief Executive of the British Acupuncture Council who is also chairing the Chinese Medicine Working Group for the proposed CAM Council made a presentation on “Chinese Medicine within the CAM Council – A Personal View of the Future”. He emphasized the problems faced by the Chinese Medicine Professions and how to work together within the CAM Council. Mr. John Wood, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon from the Lewisham Hospital addressed the Chinese Medicine and the NHS – the Future? And the GP Principal Dr. Bishan Paul Chohan from Forum Health Centre, Coventry also delivered a speech on General Practice and NHS – Possible Areas of Collaboration with the CMC.

◇ DCMAc/DCHAc Postgraduate Diploma Exams

8th and 9th July 2006, Regent’s College, London

On completion of the full course, students can attend the final examination conducted by the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Examination Board. The examination is divided into two parts - part I is a written examination to assess the understanding of the basic concepts and theories in Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Part II is a clinical examination to test the practical skills and techniques of applying Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture.

The diploma is issued and officially recognised by the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and the CMIR. It entitles the bearer to the fully accredited professional membership of the CMIR.

◇ CMIR 10th Medical Conference on Integrative Medicine – the Future?

17-18 March 2007, Royal College of Physicians, London The CMIR 10th conference on the “Integrative Medicine – The Future” was hailed as a milestone event for the development of integrative medicine. Many pioneering reports were delivered at the conference from speakers around the world. During the two days event at the Royal College of Physicians, the alchemy of passion and problems of integration were expressed and debated, giving a special international perspective to the urgency and necessity of integration and co-operation in medicine. The conference was supported by World Health Organisation, State Administration of Chinese Medicine, China, Prince of Wales Foundation for Integrated Health, and many world leading medical and healthcare organisations, and was co-chaired by Dr. David Heymann, Deputy Director-General, WHO, Mr. David Tredinnick MP, Lord Aaron Kenneth Ward-Atherton and Prof. Man Fong Mei. During the roundtable forum important issues regarding the direction and content of integration were discussed. The debate on methodologies passionately expressed the current polarisation of evidence based medicine (EBM) and the holistic natural medicine represented by traditional medicine and CAM. The need for a new system methodology for a future integrated medicine is apparent. Concerted efforts of innovation are now need to bring about a new paradigm in medicine. Dialectical based medicine (DBM) was presented to provoke reactions from medical philosophers and academic experts present at the conference. As a result, Guangxi Medical University is now constructing a new faculty of integrative medicine based on the methodology of DBM. Professor Mei was appointed to chair this faculty. Building on the momentum created by the event, many participants felt that an international group should be formed to promote and co-ordinate integration globally. (Please see below the announcement on the formation of the Global Medicine Forum)

Dr. D Heymann, WHO Lord Aaron Kenneth Ward-Atherton David Tredinnick MP Mike O'Farrell Prof M F Mei, Chairman Ian Brownhill, FIH

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Background to the Meeting The 10th CMIR conference held at the Royal College of Physicians on 17 – 18 March 2007 created a momentum for global integration in medicine and healthcare. Many participants requested follow-up actions to capture the dynamics of integration expressed at the milestone event. It was generally felt that the formation of a global group now is both necessary and timely. Initial agreement is to name the group as “Global Medicine Forum”. Supports were echoed by many organizations and experts from different countries including the WHO. Prof. Man Fong Mei and the CMIR were instructed to initiate the organisational works. Global Medicine Forum (GMF) – Proposed Aims and Scope Proposed Aims 1) To promote the international integration in medicine and healthcare. 2) To provide a forum for exchange and co-operation in the above fields from a global perspective. 3) To advance medicine beyond frontiers and systems without prejudice in the pursuit of better health for all. Proposed Scope 1) To integrate the methodologies and systems of medicine 2) To co-ordinate clinical practice and research internationally 3) To provide a focal point for exchange, co-operation and leadership

Please see the events list for more information.