Today, licensed acupuncturists (L.Ac.) undertake three to four years of extensive and comprehensive graduate training at nationally certified schools. All acupuncturists must pass a national exam and meet strict guidelines to practice in every state.
Medical acupuncturists are MD’s or DO’s who have undertaken additional training in acupuncture. Most states require 300 educational credit hours for MD’s or DO’s to practice acupuncture. To become Board Certified in Medical Acupuncture, a candidate must document appropriate training and pass a national Board exam.
(Dr. Godar has had to date greater than 900 educational credit hours, not counting additional non-credit hours of study over the years. He is Board Certified in Medical Acupuncture.)
