Explore the Shoemaker Protocol: A Pathway to Healing Mold Illness
Recovery from CIRS using the Shoemaker Protocol follows a structured sequence of steps. Each step prepares the body for the next stage of healing.
The Treatment Pyramid
As we climb the pyramid, the next intervention is continually enacted that fixes each uncorrected item until the “top” of the treatment pyramid is reached. Each area is examined in a systematic order, supporting or ruling out, the most commonly affected areas.
Certified Shoemaker Provider
Dr. Ming began the Shoemaker Certification process in 2016 and completed it in 2017. This combination of written, oral, and essay-based evaluation ensures that Certified Providers possess the highest level of competency in applying the Shoemaker Protocol in clinical practice.
Certified Provider vs. Proficiency Partner
| Feature | Shoemaker Certified Provider | Proficiency Partner |
| Program Start Date | 2013 | Late 2018 |
| Training Format | Comprehensive, multi-stage program | Short course, originally in-person, now also online |
| Written Exam | 211-question handwritten exam with short-answer and “select all that apply” questions; personally graded with comments by Dr. Shoemaker | 171-question multiple-choice online exam, automatically graded |
| Oral Exam | ✓ Live oral examination with Dr. Shoemaker | ✗ Not required |
| Essays | ✓ Two essays personally reviewed and accepted by Dr. Shoemaker — topics: Evidence-Based Medicine (view here) and Steps of the Treatment Protocol (view here) | ✗ Not required |
| Direct Evaluation by Dr. Shoemaker | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Credential Level | Highest level of competency in the Shoemaker Protocol | Basic proficiency designation |