2025 Fall Conference Kicks Off Wednesday, Nov. 12
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2025 Fall Conference Kicks Off Wednesday, Nov. 12
November 12–13, 2025 · Virtual
We’re looking forward to connecting with you at our 2025 Fall Conference, held virtually on November 12–13. Below is the full conference schedule with key sessions and committee meetings. Zoom links, detailed agendas have been emailed to members, and all sessions will be recorded and shared with members daily in the CCAHM Connect member collaboration portal.
We hope everyone will join us to advance the future of the Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine profession through these two days of important discussions. Contact kricheimer@ccahm.org for details.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025
Welcome, Committee Meetings & Faculty Development
All individuals from member schools are welcome to attend.
Welcome & Virtual Coffee
11:15–11:30 am ET | 10:15–10:30 am CT | 9:15–9:30 am MT | 8:15–8:30 am PT
Kick off the 2025 Fall Conference with informal conversation and virtual coffee, tea, or herbs. Join 15 minutes early to connect before the sessions begin.
Legislative Committee Meeting
11:30 am–12:45 pm ET | 10:30–11:45 am CT | 9:30–10:45 am MT | 8:30–9:45 am PT
Open committee meeting to discuss federal and state legislative developments relevant to AHM education and practice. Guest speaker: Ronald L. Holt of ROUSE FRETS WHITE GOSSGENTILE RHODES, P.C.
Accreditation Committee Meeting
1:00–2:00 pm ET | 12:00–1:00 pm CT | 11:00 am–12:00 pm MT | 10:00–11:00 am PT
Join committee members and ACAHM staff for updates and discussion.
Faculty Development Keynote
2:00–3:00 pm ET | 1:00–2:00 pm CT | 12:00–1:00 pm MT | 11:00 am–12:00 pm PT
This session clarifies the responsibilities of administrators and faculty as they support students with disabilities and empowers institutions to uphold standards of professionalism and communication for clinicians-in-training.
Session Goals and Learning Objectives:
- Identify three common gaps in accommodation policies and procedures.
- Define the professional responsibilities of learners as part of the interactive process.
- Choose three action items to improve access and inclusion in educational environments.
About the Presenter: Alexia C. Croteau-Chonka, DACM, LAc, NCCAOM board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist.
1.0 NCCAOM PDA Points (Ethics) Pending
Academics Committee Meeting
3:30–5:00 pm ET | 2:30–4:00 pm CT | 1:30–3:00 pm MT | 12:30–2:00 pm PT
Join committee members and subcommittees for updates on curricula, clinical training, and herb education.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 – General Business Meeting
All individuals from member schools are welcome to attend.
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General Business Meeting – Welcome & Virtual Coffee
10:30 – 11:00 am ET | 9:30 – 10:00 am CT | 8:30 – 9:00 am MT | 7:30 – 8:00 am PT
Join with your coffee, tea, or herbs to catch up with colleagues before the meeting starts.
General Business Meeting – Open Session
11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CT | 9:00 am – 11:00 am MT | 8:00 am – 10:00 am PT
The Open Session includes key updates from CCAHM leadership and partners across the field.
General Business Meeting – Closed Session (Member Schools Only)
~1:00 – 5:00 pm ET | ~12:00 – 4:00 pm CT | ~11:00 am – 3:00 pm MT | ~10:00 am – 2:00 pm PT
This portion of the meeting is for CCAHM members only and includes voting matters, strategic planning, committee business, and member discussions.