It is widely acknowledged that advances in acupuncture research have contributed to the growing acceptance of Acupuncture and Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM). As practitioners and scientists alike, it is important for us to be aware of the trends, successes and failures of such research. The Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR) is dedicated to improving the quality and increasing the awareness of research in acupuncture, herbal therapy, and other modalities of TEAM.
We welcome individual members (professional or student) including researchers, educators, students, acupuncturists, healthcare practitioners, and members of the public. Students must have a valid student ID.
SAR institutional members are organizations that directly support the unique and important mission of SAR, recognizing that the promotion of scientifically sound research into acupuncture and TEAM may directly support their own organizational goals. We welcome institutional members including schools, vendors, and other organizations.
Join Now - or - Subscribe to SAR's Evidence-Based Assessments
We invite you to actively support our mission by becoming a SAR member or by subscribing to SAR's Library of Evidence-Based Assessments.
SAR Membership levels:
- Professional: $250/year annually (annual recurring)
- Early Career Professional: $120/year annually (annual recurring; must send an email with your graduation date and school name to info@acupunctureresearch.org to obtain this rate)
- Full-Time Student: $60/year (annual recurring; must email a copy of your student ID to info@acupunctureresearch.org to obtain this rate)
- Institutional - Bronze Level: $1,250/year
- Institutional - Silver Level: $2,500/year
- Institutional - Gold Level: $5,000/year
Membership dues are non-refundable
All membership levels include:
- Monthly updates highlighting relevant research
- Discounted registration to SAR-hosted events (conferences, courses, etc.)
- A copy of the most recent conference booklet, including abstracts of oral and poster presentations from the conference
- Discounted subscription rates (>50%) to our official journal, the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
- Access to the "Members Only" section of our website which includes special resources and references available solely to SAR members (expert interviews, discussion forums, and more)
- Opportunity to join and participate in Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
- Opportunities for committee involvement to support SAR’s work and connect further with other experts in the field
Professional members enjoy:
- Exclusive individual access to SAR’s full library of condition-specific Evidence-Based Assessments (this benefit alone is worth far more than the cost of membership!)
Early Career Professional members enjoy:
- The same benefits as Professional Members, yet at a lower rate. This category is available to recent graduates for two years from their graduation date. After that two year time-frame, professional membership rates would apply. (Your membership will be activated after we receive an email with your graduation date and school name sent to info@acupunctureresearch.org)
Student members enjoy:
- The same benefits as Professional Members, yet at a lower student rate (eligible to full-time students only - your membership will be activated after we receive an email with a copy of your student ID sent to info@acupunctureresearch.org)
Bronze Level Institutional members enjoy:
- Exclusive access for up to 10 organizational staff and faculty to SAR’s full library of condition-specific Evidence-Based Assessments (this benefit alone is worth far more than the cost of membership!)
- Access for up to 10 people ("affiliate contacts") to the "Members Only" section of our website and eligible for SAR member discounts
- One complementary registration to the annual SAR conference, and discounted registration to other SAR-hosted events for any of your 10 listed affiliate contacts
- A link to your website from the Institutional Members page on the SAR website
- Listing as an Institutional Member in the conference program book
Silver Level Institutional members enjoy:
- Exclusive access for up to 15 organizational staff and faculty to SAR’s full library of condition-specific Evidence-Based Assessments (this benefit alone is worth far more than the cost of membership!)
- Access for up to 15 people ("affiliate contacts") to the "Members Only" section of our website and eligible for SAR member discounts
- Three complementary registrations to the annual SAR conference, and discounted registration to other SAR-hosted events for any of your 15 listed affiliate contacts
- A link to your website from the Institutional Members page on the SAR website
- Listing as an Institutional Member in the conference program book
Gold Level Institutional members enjoy:
- Exclusive access for up to 20 organizational staff and faculty to SAR’s full library of condition-specific Evidence-Based Assessments (this benefit alone is worth far more than the cost of membership!)
- Access for up to 20 people ("affiliate contacts") to the "Members Only" section of our website and eligible for SAR member discounts
- Five complementary registrations to the annual SAR conference, and discounted registration to other SAR-hosted events for any of your 20 listed affiliate contacts
- A link to your website from the Institutional Members page on the SAR website
- Listing as an Institutional Member in the conference program book
Subscribe to SAR's Library of Evidence Based Assessments (EBAs): Stand-Alone Subscription Product
- Individual license: $97 (one-person license for full assessments -- annual subscription -- includes access to 1-page handouts for public distribution)
- Advocacy multi-use license: $295 (license to share the content from EBA publications for the sole purpose of supporting advocacy around legislative issues at the national or state level - annual subscription -- includes access to 1-page handouts for public distribution)
EBA subscriptions and membership dues are non-refundable.
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