Apply for AAMA Program Recognition

Doctoral Program Recognition

Align Your Program with a National Professional Standard

The American Alternative Medical Association (AAMA) recognizes doctoral-level programs that reflect the standards, ethics, and professional preparation expected within the field of integrative and alternative medicine.

Recognition connects your institution with a national professional community and provides your students with a clear pathway toward membership and board certification.

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Why Apply for AAMA Recognition?

Strengthen Your Program’s Position

• Demonstrate alignment with a respected professional association
• Enhance credibility within the integrative and alternative medicine community
• Differentiate your program in a growing educational landscape

Support Your Students’ Success

• Provide a defined pathway to AAMA membership and board certification
• Help graduates transition into professional practice
• Reinforce ethical and professional standards

Increase Visibility

• Inclusion in the AAMA Recognized Program Directory
• Exposure to prospective students and practitioners
• Opportunities for future collaboration with AAMA

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Recognition Requirements

Programs seeking recognition should demonstrate:

• Doctoral-level curriculum appropriate to the discipline
• Sufficient instructional and/or clinical training hours
• Qualified faculty with relevant credentials or experience
• Program outcomes aligned with professional practice and ethics

👉 Full details available in Recognition Standards

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How the Process Works

1. Submit Application
   Provide details about your program, curriculum, and structure
2. Program Review
   AAMA reviews your submission based on recognition criteria
3. Approval & Listing
   Approved programs are added to the AAMA Directory
4. Ongoing Alignment
   Programs maintain recognition through continued alignment with professional standards

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Recognition Fees

Application Fee

$199 (one-time, non-refundable)

Annual Recognition Dues

Based on program size (annual graduates):

• Fewer than 20 graduates: $325/year
• 20–50 graduates: $495/year
• More than 50 graduates: $650/year

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What Recognition Includes

• Listing in the AAMA Recognized Doctoral Program Directory
• Ability to reference recognition alignment with AAMA
• Connection to a national professional network
• Student awareness of certification and membership pathways

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Important Notes

AAMA recognition is a professional designation and does not constitute governmental accreditation.

Recognition does not automatically grant certification to graduates but supports alignment with AAMA professional standards and pathways.

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Begin Your Application

If your institution offers a doctoral-level program in integrative, holistic, or alternative medicine, we invite you to apply for recognition