PAAM Membership

Anthroposophic medicine is not an alternative to, but rather an extension of conventional medicine. Physicians must undergo complete conventional medical training and licensure. Intensive post-graduate courses are sponsored by PAAM. There are regional study groups, conferences, seminars and other activities. Individual preceptorships can usually be arranged with a more experienced physician trained in Anthroposophic Medicine.

Concentrated training opportunities are available in Europe, where several large hospitals employ this approach. In Switzerland, a 5 week didactic course in English is held annually in September at the Lukas Klinik, an Anthroposophic hospital.

After meeting the certification criteria, the physician trained in Anthroposophic medicine can take an exam to become a diplomate of the Board of Anthroposophical Medicine of North America.

Who Can Join PAAM?

Any physician (M.D. or D.O.) who wishes to support Anthroposophic Medicine is welcome to join. Student membership is available to medical students. As PAAM is a non-profit organization, membership fees are fully tax deductible.

What Are Some of the Applications of Anthroposophic Medicine?

The anthroposophic approach to medicine also includes a unique approach to cancer treatment. Based on indications from Rudolf Steiner in the early part of the 20th century, a mistletoe remedy has been researched and used for more than 80 years. The focus is on strengthening the patient and specifically the patient's immune system as would be designated in conventional medical thinking to address the tumor. The treatment is well tolerated and has been shown to be of great benefit in the overall quality of life for patients at all stages of cancer treatment. This treatment is done by those anthroposophical physicians with special training and experience with the preparations.

Membership in PAAM Offers the Following Benefits:

• PAAM newsletter, with information on Association activities
• Full privileges at the Rudolf Steiner Library in New York, where English and German tapes and books on Anthroposophic Medicine are available
• Membership directory which lists all physicians, student members and therapists of Anthroposophic Medicine in the U.S.A. and Canada
• Scholarships and solicitation of funds for the promotion of Anthroposophic Medicine are available
• Preceptorship referrals
• Discounts on national conference registration fees
• National representation to government agencies, media and other medical organization
• Membership in AAMTA (Association for Anthroposophic Medicine and Therapies in America)