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Acupuncture, Advisory Board on

Health and Human Resources

Purpose

The Advisory Board on Acupuncture shall assist the Board of Medicine in carrying out the provisions of this chapter regarding the qualifications, examination, licensure, and regulation of acupuncturists.

Term

Four years; no more than two full successive terms

Composition

The Board shall consist of five members to be appointed by the Governor; Three members shall be licensed acupuncturists who have been practicing in Virginia for not less than three years. One member shall be a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic or podiatry who is qualified to practice acupuncture in Virginia, and one shall be a citizen member appointed from the Commonwealth at large. Beginning July 1, 2011, the Governor's appointments shall be staggered as follows: two members for a term of one year, two members for a term of two years, and one member for a term of three years. Thereafter, appointments shall be for four-year terms. Any vacancy occurring during a member's term shall be filled for the unexpired balance of that term. No person shall be eligible to serve on the Advisory Board for more than two successive terms.

Vacant Seats

The seat descriptions indicate if there is a specific requirement for that seat (a profession, consumer, someone who lives in a certain congressional district, etc.). If there is only a number listed (Seat 7), there is no specific criteria for that seat. A “citizen” seat requires someone who is not affiliated with that profession. If you're interested in any of these seats, please submit an application here.

Licensed Acupuncturist	1 seat
Medical Doctor who can Perform Acupuncture	1 seat
Total seats available: 2

Current Board Members

Leslie S Rubio

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030

Victoria Jean Taylor

Licensed Acupuncturist Membership expires on 6/30/2030