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April 1, 2019 Vol. 1 Hani Times

Becoming a Superior Doctor of Acupuncture and

Oriental Medicines By Bong Dal Kim, OMD, L.Ac.
Founder, Emperor's College

the liver and gallbladder, but that all a vision of educating the next States. Over a decade ago, the
the other organs must be balanced generation of AOM practitioners in standards for the post-graduate,
first. One the liver and gallbladder the United States. clinical Doctorate of Acupuncture
are totally balanced, one attains My vision of spreading Oriental and Oriental Medicine (DAOM)
enlightenment and goes beyond 8 medicine throughout the United were established to provide students
and 3. States has come into fruition. In with the highest level of education-
the state of California, acupuncture -the terminal degree-- available in
Along with these images, I has been designated as an Essential the United States in acupuncture
experienced an overwhelming Health Benefit, and insurance and Oriental medicine. I have
joy that remained in my memory plans are required to cover had the pleasure of mentoring
even though the message of this acupuncture treatments. As a DAOM fellows and sharing what
meditation remained a mystery. result of the opioid epidemic, the I have learned in over 40 years of
Infrequently, in varying ways and Joint Commission, the accrediting practice. It is my personal mission
at odd times over the years, this body for all hospitals in the United to transmit all that I have learned to
△ According to Yellow Emperor’s Classic, being a superior doctor the next generation of doctors who
should be achieved by understanding numbers 8 and 3 which
represent the Bagua and the trigrams. will continue to advance the AOM
The number 8 and 3 represent the Bagua profession and bring hope and
and the trigrams of the I Ching. healing to those in need.
In the course of my meditation of the most important classics of
These numbers together symbolize the
many years before the founding of Chinese medicine, these numbers In the Yellow Emperor's Classics,
process of growth and change. As healers,
Emperor's College, I was presented together symbolize the process it is written that the heart is the
with the Chinese characters for of growth and change. Through we should realize the meaning of universal Emperor of all organs and the
the numbers 8 and 3. Although them the myriad changes of the change so we can be superior doctors. brightness of spirits is derived from
mystified at the significance of these universe are illuminated, including it.
images to my life, I understood the birth, death and the phenomenon This symbolism has guided
propitious value of such symbols of disease. As healers, we should strange and wonderful meditation States, is requiring hospitals to Emperor's College since its
well. The I Ching was the first book realize the meaning of universal recurred. During this time, I offer non-pharmacological pain founding and continues to
to explain everything about human change so we can be superior enjoyed a gratifying level of modalities, including acupuncture. pervade our community today.
life and the universe and contains doctors. success as a practitioner of Oriental The military and the Veteran The effectiveness of an Oriental
the root of all written knowledge. medicine and an ever-expanding Administration are hiring staff medical practitioner depends upon
The numbers 8 and 3 represent the When the Yellow Emperor sense of personal satisfaction. acupuncturist to treat our veterans. her ability to be a clear conduct
Bagua and the trigrams of the I explained all of the five elements But the time came for me to re- through which energy can flow.
Ching. and the organs, he said that direct my energies and take on a Along with the greater recognition Beyond wisdom and intellect, this
the numbers for the liver and new challenge. After carefully of the efficacy of Oriental medicine, requires an open heart. Students
According to the I Ching and the gallbladder were 8 and 3. The considering my options, I founded the number of acupuncture schools and practitioners are encouraged to
Yellow Emperor's Classic, one teachings said that one must balance Emperor's College in 1983 with has grown to 56 across the United learn with their open heart.

CALE Is the Only Test for Qualifying

Acupuncture License in California

In order for NCCAOM to replace CALE, legislative action will be required By Namwook Cho, L.Ac.

Many people who are interested in California”. 1, 2019." be implemented
applying for the acupuncture license CAB confirms “the only pathway not before
exam in California confuse the to achieve acupuncture licensure in Vice President Zamora repeated January 1,
National Certification Commission California is to qualify for and pass the following motion during the 2019.”
for Acupuncture and Oriental the CALE.” CAB board meeting: “I motion And the motion
Medicine (NCCAOM) with the that the Acupuncture Board direct was passed 6:0.
California Acupuncture License At the CAB meeting held on June our EO to draft a letter informing
Exam (CALE). 10, 2016, they voted to recommend, the Assembly Business and A change to
"the introduction of legislation Professions Committee, that the utilize the
Recently, “California Acupuncture mandating for Acupuncture Board recommends the introduction NCCAOM in △ In order for NCCAOM to replace CALE,
legislative action will be required in advance.
Board (CAB) has received licensure in California, that of legislation mandating for place of the
questions from stakeholders applicants now be required to Acupuncture licensure in California, C AL E wi l l
expressing confusion regarding the take the NCCAOM exam with a that applicants now be required to require legislative action. action regarding the utilization of
use of the NCCAOM examinations California supplemental exam, to take the NCCAOM exam with a the NCCAOM exams as part of
to qualify for licensure in be implemented not before January California supplemental exam, to Yet there has been no legislative acupuncture licensure in California.