Benefits of Membership

CIMA is the national voice of Canadian medical doctors practising Integrative Medicine. By becoming a member, you can play a part in determining the future of Integrative Medicine in Canada. Whether or not you take an active role in the organizational aspects of the association, membership will allow you to:

• Be part of a dynamic national network of Integrative Medicine practitioners
• Learn more about Integrative Medicine therapies for your own practice
• Access member-only blogs, bulletin boards, and posts
• Discuss difficult patient cases online with other members
• Promote Integrative Medicine education for colleagues, the public, and the regulatory colleges
• Encourage undergraduate education that includes Integrative Medicine and a more holistic patient-centred approach
• Help introduce legislation that supports Integrative Medicine in Canada
• Influence the way the news media reports on Integrative Medicine events by creating a media team staffed by expert practitioners
• Keep up to date on Integrative Medicine meetings, conferences, and training courses
• Receive registration discounts on Integrative Medicine events
• Participate in Canadian Integrative Medicine conferences sponsored by CIMA
• Be alerted to important Integrative Medicine news and research via emails and the CIMA website