Establishment of the First Professional Organization of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in California

Abstract The California Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Research Association, founded on March 25, 1974, is the first Chinese medicine organization registered with the state government in California. It was established after more than a year of arduous preparation and had 15 founding members. Over time, it evolved into the biggest organization of Chinese medicine and acupuncture in California. And in 2015, it became the American Association of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture with more than 500 members.