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CELEBRATING 20+ YEARS OF ADVANCING
TRADITIONAL, COMPLEMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH

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About


The International Society for Traditional, Complementary & Integrative Medicine Research (ISCMR) is an international and multidisciplinary scientific organization established to foster the development and dissemination of new knowledge regarding whole person healing and whole systems healthcare research, including all traditional, holistic, alternative, complementary, and integrative forms of medicine (TCIM); and also provide a platform for knowledge and information exchange of TCIM research to enhance international communication and collaboration.



Mission

Enhance communication and build collegial relations among researchers and practitioners interested in traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine research on a worldwide basis.

Provide a voice in understanding the scope of the field of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine and promoting excellence in its research.

Provide and promote forums for presentation of peer-reviewed original traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine research.

Develop knowledge in research methods relevant to the purpose of the Society.

Collaborate with regional societies and professional organizations to further mutual goals.

Form relationships with peer-reviewed journals in the field of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine.

Engage in other activities consistent with the purpose.





Our History


The International Society for Traditional, Complementary & Integrative Medicine Research (formerly, the International Society for Complementary Medicine Research) was founded in 2003 by an international team of dedicated complementary medicine researchers (now TCIM - traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine) from around the world.

We are proud to recognize the first Board of Directors members (2003):

President - Marja Verhoef (Canada)
President-Elect - George Lewith (UK)
Secretary - Sara Warber (USA)
Treasurer - Suzanna Zick (USA)

Alan Bensoussan (Australia)
Heather Boon (Canada)
Robert Scholten (USA)
Carlos Caroso (Brazil)
Harold Walach (Germany)
Vinjar Fønnebø (Norway)
Harley Goldberg (USA)
Max Pittler (UK)
Mac Ramos (Switzerland)
Nicola Robinson (UK)


Explore the origins and evolution of ISCMR and learn about our future aspirations through these insightful documents:
Founding the International Society of Complementary Medicine Research (PDF)
ISCMR: The Way Forward (PDF)





Position Statements


More information coming.