Thong Chai Institute of Medical Research (TCIMR) was established in 2003 focusing on TCM research and Clinical Practice Education. It is part of Singapore Thong Chai Medical Institution (STCMI) which was founded in 1867 to provide free Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment to all regardless of race, religion and nationality.TCIMR is an approved charity organisation, recognised with Institution of a Public Character(IPC) status, whereby all donations given will be given a 250% tax deduction.