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Pastoral Medical AssociationWHAT IS THE PMA? The PMA, the international regulatory board for the practice of pastoral medicine, is a landmark organization which establishes standards, certifies and licenses Christian-based practitioners in natural medical arts, and brings the general public together in membership with practitioners from all areas of health care to share in safe, natural medicine. This organization brings many
OUR INVOLVEMENT Our own Dr. Trudy Bricker is one of the first Canadians to be licensed as as Doctor of Pastoral Medicine, DM(P), by the PMA based on her extensive education, background and experience in scripturally valid natural medicine and her longstanding faith based approach to health counselling. Dr. Trudy serves as the Canadian representative on the PMA International Advisory Board while Larry Bricker, our General Manager, is Chairman of the Canadian Division of the PMA International Advisory Board. We are very proud to be part of the PMA.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION? Right here. This 'PMA in Canada' web page will continue to expand as PMA activities in Canada increase.
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS May 29, 2011: Today the PMA released the final version of the Resolution on immunizations. In conjunction the PMA launched the Choice in Immunization Program (CIP) that is designed to help parents take advantage of religious exemption in their respective states. Go here to review the final immunization resolution Go here to read more about and join the CIP Program
For more comprehensive information and updates on the PMA and it's US and international activities, we encourage you to visit the PMA web site at www.pmai.us.
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new benefits to patients, practitioners and potential students interested in pursuing this exciting new faith centred career direction both within Canada and internationally.