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History and Legal Status:

Che-Thoe Men-Pai Lhen-Tsog - Central Council of Tibetan Medicine (CCTM) was established on 5th Jan 2004 at Dharamsala, (H.P.) India. It was established after the “Exile Tibetan Doctor's Association Act - 2003” which was passed by the 13th Assembly of the Tibetan People’s Deputies, Central Tibetan Administration, during its 5th session in the year 2003, with the final approval by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
CCTM with its head office, registered under the Societies Registration Act. 1860 (Reg. no. 4348/C/H/R/C) and is currently located at Gangchen Kyishong, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Our Mission:

Our mission at Central Council of Tibetan Medicine is:

To preserve and promote the rich tradition of Sowa-Rigpa; The Tibetan medical system.

To protect patients, public and professionals by ensuring standards medical education and trainings.

To prescribe highest standards of Professional conduct, Etiquette and code of ethics to be observed by the Tibetan medical practitioners.

To maintain up to date registration of Tibetan medical practitioner.

Our People:

Executive members:

Central Council of Tibetan Medicine consists of four physicians from Men-Tsee-Khang Dharamsala, four from non-men-see-khang, including one reserved seat for the physician of Bon Medical Tradition and one Modern Medical Doctor appointed by the Department of Health, Central Tibetan Administration. You can contact here the Governing members of CCTM.

Coordinators:

Coordinators of CCTM are appointed by the Governing member of CCTM during the general meeting and sessions held at CCTM. At present 13 regional and 5 overseas coordinaotrs have been appointed for the CCTM. The chief aim for the regional coordinator is to raise awareness about CCTM and its activities, to form general coordination between members at your area and CCTM office, Dharamsala, and collecting membership fee from CCTM registered doctors at respective area. Please click here for the detail contact of our coordinators in India and Abroad.

Registered Members:

Under the section 9 & 10 of the Legal Code of Central Council of Tibetan Medicine, CCTM has started its central registration from year 2006. Total 425 Tibetan Medical practitioners has been registered under the CCTM. Tibetan Medical practitioner who have not registered under the CCTM may kindly contact and register at CCTM.

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Message from His Holiness

His Holiness Speech

CCTM Ist Term (2004 - 2007)

CCTM IInd Term (2007 - 2010)

CCTM IIIrd Term (2010 - 2013)

YUTHOG AWARD

Executive Member
Presenting Yuthog Award to His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama

Executive Member
Presenting Yuthog Award to Late Dr. Tenzin Choedak - 15th March 2010

Executive Member
Presenting Yuthog Award Certificate to Late Dr. Tenzin Choedak - 15th March 2010

Executive Member
Presenting Yuthog Award and Certificate to Dr. Yeshi Dhondhen - 27th October 2012

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