John Yang

Dr. John Yang serves as a TCM Instructor in the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine within the Faculty of Health at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. He concurrently holds significant leadership positions including Dean and Clinic Director at PCU College of Holistic Medicine (Burnaby) for 11 years, and President of the Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Colleges of Canada.

His educational background includes:

• Graduation from Hainan University Medical School, Haikou, China
• TCM training at Hainan Provincial Hospital of TCM, Haikou, China
• PhD from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, China

As an internationally recognized TCM expert, Dr. Yang specializes in acupuncture and holistic medicine with emphasis on professional standardization. His work bridges traditional practices with modern healthcare systems through active participation in regulatory frameworks and educational development. He has delivered numerous national and international presentations advancing TCM integration into contemporary medical contexts.

Dr. Yang maintains influential roles in key organizations:

• Chair of Academic/Educational Committee (ATCMA)
• Committee Member, Standards Council of Canada (ISO TCM Advisory)
• Elected Board Member, CTCMA
• Former President of ATCMA
• Past Member, PCTIA Audit Team (Topic Specialist)

His professional activities span provincial, national, and international committees focused on TCM regulation, education standards, and cross-cultural medical integration. Current initiatives include developing international TCM standards through ISO collaboration and advancing accreditation frameworks for TCM institutions across Canada.