Retirement Announcement for Dr. Karl Gauby
After a decade of distinguished service to ACAHM, Dr. Karl Gauby will retire from the Commission effective May 31, 2026. Since joining ACAHM in April 2016, he has served as Director of Regulatory Affairs and has played an important role in strengthening the Commission's policies, complaint processes, and day-to-day operations. ACAHM is deeply grateful for Dr. Gauby's dedication, professionalism, and many contributions to the Commission's growth and ongoing work.
Please join the Commission in thanking Dr. Gauby for his outstanding service and in wishing him every happiness in retirement.
Mark S. McKenzie
Executive Director
ACAHM
From Dr. Karl Gauby
Dear ACAHM Colleagues, Commissioners, and Friends,
It is with a full heart and a profound sense of gratitude that I write to formally announce my retirement from the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM), effective May 31, 2026.
This decision has not been made lightly. My time with ACAHM has been among the most meaningful and rewarding chapters of my professional life. Together, we have worked tirelessly to uphold rigorous accreditation standards of quality, to elevate the profession of acupuncture and herbal medicine, and to ensure that students, practitioners, and the public are served by institutions and programs of the highest caliber. That collective commitment to excellence is something I carry with me with immense pride.
To the Commissioners, staff, and the broader ACAHM community --- thank you. Thank you for your trust, your collaboration, and your unwavering dedication to a mission that genuinely matters. The work we have done together in advancing accreditation standards and advocating for this remarkable field has been a privilege I will not soon forget.
I am equally grateful for the personal connections forged along the way --- the conversations, the shared challenges, and the milestones celebrated together. Those memories are a treasured part of my career and will stay with me long after May 31st.
I leave with full confidence in the strength and direction of ACAHM. The organization is in capable and passionate hands, and I look forward to watching the continued growth and impact of this important work from a well-deserved distance.
It has been an honor.
With deep appreciation and warm regards,
Karl Gauby