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A New Graduate from an ACAOM-accredited acupuncture school (not for an advanced degree in acupuncture) or having recently completed their apprenticeship with an acupuncturist with at least ten years of experience and is either studying for the Boards or awaiting their NC State acupuncture license and is not currently practicing acupuncture. A New Graduate Membership possesses the right to attend all general meetings and serve on committees. New Graduates possess rights and privileges as non-voting members. The annual dues for this category are $50.00 per year and is not renewable. Please submit your diploma to webmaster@ncsaam.org.

A 1st year Professional Member is one who has just received their NC State Acupuncture License and is beginning their first year of their acupuncture practice. A 1st year Professional Member shall meet the same qualifications and possess full rights and privileges as a Professional Member except the dues are one half the amount of dues paid by a Professional Member. The annual dues for this category are $90.00 per year and is not renewable.

A Professional Member must be a licensed acupuncturist in the State of North Carolina, practicing acupuncture under the Acupuncture Practice Act. Professional Members possess full rights and privileges as voting members of NCSAAM. The annual dues for this category are $175.00 per year and are renewable. In addition, you may opt to pay dues on a quarterly basis with payments of $50.70 every 3 months and includes the respective administrative processing fees. If you prefer, you may mail a check to: NCSAAM, PO Box 805, Mebane, NC  27302.

A Professional Member must be a licensed acupuncturist, practicing acupuncture under the Acupuncture Practice Act in their home state. Professional Members possess full rights and privileges as voting members of NCSAAM. The annual dues for this category are $175.00 per year and are renewable.

A Friend of Acupuncture is an individual who is not actively engaged in the study or practice of acupuncture, but who supports the aims of NCSAAM. Any person or organization wishing to support NCSAAM may subscribe to membership and will receive any newsletters, announcements, and information published by NCSAAM, and possesses non-voting membership privileges for such services provided by NCSAAM to its membership, with the exception of CEU discounts or vendor services/offerings. A Friend of Acupuncture may serve on committees, but may not serve as a Director or Committee Chairperson. The annual dues for this category are $25.00 per year and are renewable.

An Allied Health Professional is a health care practitioner who supports the goals and ideals of NCSAAM. An Allied Health Professional will receive any newsletters, announcements, and information published by NCSAAM and possesses non-voting membership privileges for such services provided by NCSAAM to its membership. An Allied Health Professional member may serve on committees, but may not serve as a Director or Committee Chairperson. The annual dues for this category are $175.00 per year and are renewable.

A Patron is an entity, organization, or school that supports the goals and ideals of NCSAAM. A Patron will receive any newsletters, announcements, and information published by NCSAAM and possesses non-voting membership privileges for such services provided by NCSAAM to its membership. A Patron member may serve on committees, but may not serve as a Director or Committee Chairperson. The annual dues for this category are $500.00 per year and are renewable. For School Patrons, this membership level does not include the annual dues of $5.00 per year for each student.