INSTITUTE OF NATURAL-TRADITIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE NIGERIA
We are a primary regulatory body dedicated to registering, licensing, and certifying practitioners to ensure the highest standards of professional ethics and practice.
About Us
The Institute of Natural-Traditional and Integrative Medicine is established under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 as an institution limited by guarantee and is currently pursuing an Act for a Charter as a professional body established by law in Nigeria. As a primary professional body dedicated to the promotion and standardization of Traditional Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM), the Institute is actively working toward its full establishment by an Act of the Federal Government of Nigeria. Our core mandate is to establish and maintain the highest standards of professional qualifications and ethics within the TCIM field, granting professional qualifications—rather than academic qualifications—to ensure the proficiency of practitioners nationwide.
Professional Certificate
Professional/Advanced Diplomas
Graduate/Postgraduate Professional Diplomas
Professional Master’s
Doctorate of TCIM Specialties (DCM)
Fellowship (FICM)
Associate
Membership
Professional Courses
Our Mission
- To set and enforce professional standards in TCIM practice.
- To register, license, and certify qualified practitioners.
- To provide structured academic and clinical training pathways.
- To promote evidence-based research and innovation in natural and integrative medicine.
- To protect public health through ethical and competent practice.
Our Vision
To become the leading authority and global reference point for the regulation, education, and advancement of Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine.
Meet Our Leadership
Prof Adedamola Bankkadejo MD(AM)ND. DO, FINTIM.
Director General
4th Annual National Conference 2025
Collaborating & Affiliate Bodies
The Institute works in synergy with the following professional associations to standardize practice:
Association of Integrative Medicine Practitioners.
Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
Association of Homeopathic Medical Practitioners.
Association of Nigeria Traditional Medicine Practitioners.
Association of Clinical Nutritional Medicine Practitioners.
Association of Chiropractic Practitioners.
Association of Osteopathic Medicine Practitioners.
Association of Yoga Practitioners.
Association of Massage Therapy.
Association of Clinical Physical Therapy Practitioners.
Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Association of Professors and Consultants of Traditional Complementary and Integrative Medicine.
Association of Provosts and Heads of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Colleges and Institutions.
Commitment to Excellence
The Institute maintains rigorous academic and clinical standards through:
- A structured credit system (lecture and practical hours)
- Intensive training models comparable to university-level education
- Continuous professional development (CPD) programs
- Research-driven and evidence-based methodologies
Our Role in Healthcare
As a central body in the TCIM sector, the Institute serves as:
- A regulatory authority ensuring safe and ethical practice
- An academic institution providing world-class training
- A professional hub connecting practitioners, researchers, and policymakers
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Standard Credit System
1 Credit Unit = 15 hours of Lectures or 30 hours of Practical/Clinical work
Training Intensity
Global professional rigor requiring 40–60 hours of weekly study and clinical practice for advanced tiers.
Begin Your Professional Certification Path
Secure your professional standing through our specialized certification framework and gain recognized qualifications in Traditional and Integrative Medicine.
Apply for Registration and License
Get your license to operate as a professional in Nigeria