Educator Designation
Professional Recognition for Teaching, Mentorship & Clinical Education
The AAMA Educator Designation recognizes certified members who make meaningful contributions to the profession through teaching, mentorship, curriculum development, clinical instruction, and practitioner education.
The designation honors professionals who help shape the next generation of practitioners while advancing educational excellence within integrative and alternative medicine.
Whether educating in a classroom, clinical setting, professional training program, or continuing education environment, Educators play an essential role in strengthening the profession.
Why Become an AAMA Educator?
The Educator Designation recognizes practitioners who have demonstrated a commitment to professional education and the advancement of practitioner knowledge.
Educator Benefits
- Official AAMA Educator Designation
- Recognition as an educator within the AAMA community
- Distinguished listing in the AAMA Practitioner Directory
- Recognition of contributions to professional education
- National professional distinction
- Demonstration of commitment to practitioner development
- Recognition among colleagues, students, and patients
Who Should Apply?
The Educator Designation is intended for AAMA members actively involved in teaching, training, mentorship, or educational program development.
Typical applicants include:
- College or university instructors
- Clinical educators
- Continuing education instructors
- Program directors
- Professional mentors
- Curriculum developers
- Practitioners providing structured educational programs
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should:
- Maintain active AAMA certification and membership in good standing
- Demonstrate current involvement in teaching, instruction, mentorship, or educational leadership
- Provide information regarding educational programs or instructional activities
- Submit a professional statement describing their educational contributions
All applications are individually reviewed by the AAMA Board based upon demonstrated educational involvement and professional contribution.
Professional Statement
Applicants are asked to submit a professional statement (approximately 250–400 words) describing:
- Their teaching or instructional role
- Educational programs or coursework provided
- Mentorship activities
- Philosophy of education
- Commitment to advancing practitioner standards
- Contributions to professional development
The statement allows the Board to evaluate the applicant’s impact on practitioner education and the profession.
Educator Designation & Active Membership
The Educator Designation is an advanced professional recognition added to your existing AAMA Board Certification.
Educator status remains active through continued AAMA membership in good standing.
Active membership allows AAMA to:
- Verify your Educator designation
- Maintain your directory listing
- Recognize your educational role
- Confirm your continued participation within the Association
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The Educator Designation is an additional professional recognition awarded to qualified AAMA certified members.
Applicants may teach in academic institutions, continuing education programs, clinical environments, professional organizations, or other structured educational settings.
No. Mentorship, curriculum development, clinical instruction, and professional education may also qualify.
Yes. Active Educators are recognized within the AAMA Practitioner Directory.
Professional Recognition
The Educator Designation honors practitioners whose contributions extend beyond patient care through teaching, mentorship, and the development of future professionals.
By recognizing educational leadership, AAMA supports excellence in practitioner training and the continued advancement of integrative and alternative medicine.
Ready to Apply?
If you are actively engaged in practitioner education, mentorship, or professional instruction, we invite you to apply for the AAMA Educator Designation.