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Board reviews licensing statistics and hears strong push from schools and stakeholders for doctoral entry‑level programs
Summary
Licensing staff reported stable but slightly declining license counts and a 63% overall exam pass rate; board members and many public commenters urged consolidation of degree titles and consideration of a professional doctoral entry level to strengthen public confidence and integration with health systems.
At its Nov. 6 meeting the California Acupuncture Board reviewed licensing and exam statistics and devoted substantial discussion to education standards, including a recurring push from stakeholders for a unified doctoral entry‑level degree.
Licensing staff reported Q4 (FY 24‑25) and Q1 (FY 25‑26) figures: active licensees were approximately 10,109 (Q4) and 10,086 (Q1); total valid licenses that can be renewed were 13,052 (Q4) and 12,912 (Q1). Staff said initial licenses approved per quarter were modest (60s–70s), cancellations occur automatically after three years of non‑renewal, and the board…
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