MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE SYMPOSIUM 2018 - AMERICAN ACADEMY ...
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Symposium sponsored by the American Academy of Medical Acupunc ture ®
T H I R T I E T H A N N U A L
MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE
Symposium 2018
Across Time and Continents — The Integration
of Ancient and Modern in 21st Century Acupuncture
April 12-15, 2018 n Kansas City, Missouri
at the The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
© K ANSAS CITY CITYSCAPE DRAWING BY paul rommer / www.fotosearch.com
H K A N S A S C I T Y H
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Register by January 30, 2018& SAVE $50.
The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture® Proudly Sponsors The 30th Annual AAMA Symposium
April 12th through 15th, 2018 | The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center | Kansas City, Missouri
ACROSS TIME & CONTINENTS – THE INTEGRATION OF ANCIENT AND MODERN IN 21st CENTURY ACUPUNCTURE
2018 SYMPOSIUM FACULTY INTRODUCTION
Bridie Andrews Lowell E. Kobrin, MD, PhD, FAAMA The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture® is delighted to present a
Associate Professor, History; Bentley Member, North Bend Medical Center, Inc.; symposium designed to explore the mechanisms and applications of acupuncture from
University; Waltham, Massachusetts; Coos Bay, Oregon diverse perspectives. As well, we will examine current scientific research in the field
Instructor, New England School of of medical acupuncture. This meeting addresses topics suggested by practitioners
Juang-Geng Lin, PhD, MD
Acupuncture and stresses many different approaches for addressing practical clinical problems. An
Professor, China Medical University;
Dan Bensky, DO Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China emphasis on evidence-based scientific research is integrated with practical protocols for
Seattle, Washington the serious clinician. Surveys and evaluations from previous symposia indicate that there is
John McDonald, PhD, MAc a desire for more information about acupuncture techniques that honor the rich history of
Laura Bowman, MD, DABMA (Australia) Asian medicine as applied to the contemporary, Western medical practice.
Symposium Chair; Metro Acupuncture; Adjunct Senior-Lecturer, School of
Atlanta, Georgia Medicine, Griffith University; Vice President This year’s symposium brings together information ranging from classical
and Head of Research, Acupuncture Now understandings of the Divergent Meridians and information on the history of Chinese
Howard Chen, MD, FAAMA medicine, to modern scalp acupuncture, theory emerging through the Vietnamese
Foundation; Queensland, Australia
Medical Director, Renown Health, traditions, some of the finest neuroanatomic information available, top level research,
Wellness, and Integrative Medicine David Miller, MD, Lac, context on acupuncture in the national policy realm, metaphysics, trauma care, addiction
Services; Reno, Nevada FAAP, LAc, Dipl. OM medicine, setting up emergency clinics, and for the first time insights into Chinese
Symposium Co-Chair; East-West Integrated
John Chen, PhD, Pharm.D, OMD, LAc herbal practice.
Medicine, LLC; Chicago, Illinois
Evergreen Herbs and Medical Supplies; This conference presents a multi-faceted approach for understanding and
City of Industry, California David Nagel, MD appreciating the clinical relevance of acupuncture in today’s practice. It will expand
Concord Orthopedics;
Poney Chiang, PhD, RAc (Canada) awareness of scientific research into the effects of acupuncture, and provide participants
Gilmanton, New Hampshire
Clinic Director, River Clinic; Markham, with information about different approaches for the treatment of common conditions seen
Ontario, Canada Haihe Tian, AP, PhD, MD (China) in clinical practice. Clinicians will learn multi-faceted ways to tailor acupuncture treatments
Professor; Vice President, Supervision for their individual patients. This conference provides clinically relevant treatment
Freda Dreher, MD, FAAMA
Board of World Federation of Chinese approaches that can easily be integrated into clinical practice, alongside elegant theory,
Symposium Vice-Chair; Secretary, AAMA
Medicine Societies (WFCMS); President, historical and political context, and social action.
Board of Directors; Preceptor, Helms
American TCM Association (ATCMA);
Medical Institute; PM&R, Locum Tenens, WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Chairman, TCM American Alumni
Park City, Utah; Private Clinical Practice;
Association (TCMAAA); President, Beijing The Symposium is designed for instruction and training of health care professionals
West Lebanon, New Hampshire
University of Chinese Medicine American interested in or already practicing acupuncture. Medical practitioners with no experience
Diana Fried, LAc Alumni Association (BUCMAAA); Director, and those with extensive backgrounds in medical acupuncture will find the program useful
President, Acupuncturists Without Borders, Chinese Acupuncture and Herbs Center in
in their medical practices.
Sandia Park, New Mexico Florida; Largo, Florida
The Pre-Symposium Workshops are intended to provide a more concentrated
Susie Hayes, LAc Darrell Wallace, LAc learning experience where the faculty can spend the entire day focused on a topic in
Owner, Energetic Medicine PLLC; The Concord Clinic;
greater depth, and with more time for practical examples from clinical experiences.
Adjunct Faculty, Bastyr University; Concord, Massachusetts
Seattle, Washington
Leonard Wisneski, MD, FACP ACCREDITATION
Gary Kaplan, DO Advisory Board, American Holistic Health The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture® is accredited by the Accreditation
McLean, Virginia Association; Chair, Integrative Health Policy Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for
Consortium (IHPC); Conifer, Colorado physicians.
Anna Kelly, MD, FAAMA
Founder, Metro Acupuncture, Atlanta, Rey Ximenes, MD, FAAMA The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture® designates this live activity
Georgia; Fellow, Division of Addiction Balcones Pain Consultants; Austin, Texas (Symposium) for a maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should
Medicine, University of Florida; claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Jeffrey Yuen
Gainesville, Florida
New York, New York The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture® designates this live activity (each
Laurie Kleinman, MD, DABMA Pre-Symposium Workshop) for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Founder, Gathering for Women Acupuncture Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation
Clinic; Monterey, California in the activity.
Medical Acupuncture Review Course SYMPOSIUM OBJECTIVES
The Academy will offer the Medical Acupuncture Review Course on Tuesday and
Wednesday, April 10-11, prior to the start of the Symposium. The Review Course will Learning objectives for physicians attending the Symposium General Sessions.
meet from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 10 and from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm on Physicians will be able to:
Wednesday, April 11. The ABMA Board Certification Examination will be offered on Sunday, • Identify the available research literature on acupuncture and evaluate its quality and
April 15 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Separate registration is required for the Review Course. contribution to the field;
Registration information has been forwarded to Academy Practice members. Others may
• Integrate knowledge on acupuncture as a field with the realities of the U.S. healthcare
contact the AAMA office for registration materials or go to www.medicalacupuncture.org
and click on Review Course Registration/Information. system, understanding the current interplay;
• Combine palpation as understood by osteopathic providers with acupuncture theory;
• Recognize critical issues surrounding the safe and effective practice of Chinese herbal
medicine;
early bird discount: SAVE Up To $50 • Recall critical history surrounding the development of Chinese medicine;
when you register by JANUARY 30, 2018! • A pply Divergent Meridian theory to clinical care to expand treatment tools;
• E xplore classical Chinese metaphysical concepts as they relate to acupuncture practice;
save time & MONEY! Use your credit card and fax your
registration form to aama today AT 310.379.8283 • E xplain the Sinew Meridians informed by knowledge obtained from cadaveric dissection;
Symposium Objectives continues on next page...
Symposium Objectives continue... Learning Objectives. At the end of this workshop, taught. Demonstrations and practice will be done using
• A ppreciate new views on inflammation involving the attendees will be able to... class participants or volunteer patients..
microglia, gut, and mast cells and how these relate to • Define pre-natal environment and gestational influence Learning Objectives. At the end of this workshop,
acupuncture; on the neonate; attendees will be able to...
• Utilize acupuncture in the treatment of addiction, and • Discuss Shen, energetics, and development in children; • Translate the traditional body acupuncture points to the
understand the complexities of addiction care; • Identify diagnostic characteristics in childhood illnesses; KHT microsystem points;
• A pply electroacupuncture to the treatment of peripheral • Develop treatment strategies for common pediatric • Utilize the physical and emotional conditions to
nerve entrapment; disorders using acupuncture and related techniques; determine whether to use simple correspondence
• Recognize how Chinese medicine can be used to treat a • Recommend dietary and other associated interventions treatment, meridian therapy, five element therapy or
wide array of gastrointestinal complaints; for children. extraordinary meridian therapy;
• E xplain the role of acupuncture relative to the Pain • Utilize abdominal palpation to determine excess or
Advocacy Movement; deficiency states in the twelve channels;
• Identify how acupuncture could be used in the Pre-Symposium Workshop II • Utilize abdominal palpation along with the carotid/radial
Emergency Department setting; Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) pulse widths to determine with great accuracy which of
• Evaluate the steps necessary to set up treatment clinics Workshop led by Darrell Wallace, LAc. the eight extraordinary meridians are appropriate to use
in response to disasters or other emergency events. Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) is named after in the patient;
Japanese physician, Toshikatsu Yamamoto, MD, PhD, who • Assess the results of treatment and when to order
developed this acupuncture system in the early 1970’s. He tests for a more structural evaluation (e.g. lab work or
first reported his work at the 25th Ryodoraku Congress in radiological studies) or when to refer the patient to an
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018 1973 in Osaka, Japan. YNSA is a complete microsystem appropriate specialist.
using basic (anatomical) and other points which are
PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOPS located mainly on the scalp. These points are used to treat
musculoskeletal and neurological conditions (including
— Pre-Symposium Vice-Chair — stroke) with pain and/or restricted mobility. The treatments
Pre-Symposium Workshop IV
Freda Dreher, MD, FAAMA are effective and immediate. Since its introduction Dr. Advanced Acupuncture for
Yamamoto has continued to advance his initial discoveries Mental and Emotional Health
7:30 am – 5:00 pm with additional points and somatotopes. Workshop led by Susie Hayes, LAc. As a
Registration conscientious Medical Acupuncturist, it is imperative to
Darrell Wallace, LAc., DiplAc is a licensed
7:30 am – 8:00 am acupuncturist and lecturer who specializes in Japanese consider the mental and emotional well-being of a patient
Continental Breakfast to arrive at an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment
palpatory acupuncture and YNSA scalp acupuncture. He
8:00 am – 5:30 pm is a graduate of Williams College and New England School plan. Ancient medical texts from thousands of years
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE CONCURRENT of Acupuncture, and completed premedical course work at ago insist upon an inextricable link between mental and
10:00 am – 10:15 am Harvard University. His studies with Dr. Yamamoto began physical health, giving tremendous importance to the
REFRESHMENT BREAK in 2004, and he has continued to attend YNSA seminars in Mental (Jing Shen) in physiology and all considerations of
Japan annually since 2008. In doing so he is one of only a pathological processes.
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch on Your Own handful of practitioners who is personally authorized by Dr. This workshop fuses the deep wealth of ancient
Yamamoto to teach his method. medical wisdom with advances in conventional medicine,
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Learning Objectives. At the end of this workshop, creating practical approaches for the management of
Refreshment Break
attendees will be able to... psychological conditions seen too commonly in the clinic
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm today. Particularly, the material will focus on anxiety,
Welcome Reception • Recognize the differences between Chinese Scalp
insomnia, and depression. You will receive a unique
Acupuncture and Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture
synthesis from the ancient medical texts, as clinically
(YNSA);
Pre-Symposium Workshop I • Locate the YNSA Basic Points and Cranial Nerve points;
practiced, researched, and taught over the past several
Pediatric Acupuncture in decades by doctors Tran Viet Dzung, MD and Nguyen Van
• Demonstrate proficiency with neck diagnosis; Nghi, MD. This clinical approach continues to be practiced
Classical Chinese Medicine
• Perform a treatment for neck and low back pain. by thousands of acupuncturists and physicians throughout
Workshop led by Jeffrey Yuen. Pediatrics is
one of the major structured specialties developed by the the world. Reflecting his view of the integral nature of Jing
Imperial Medical Academy during the Song Dynasty, Shen in health and illness, Dr. Tran is often heard noting,
following the dictates established by Qian Yi (1032-1113 Pre-Symposium Workshop III “the Mental is everything!”
CE). Children are frequently considered fragile, and their Korean Hand Therapy (KHT) This workshop invites you to revisit the information
constitutions need to be properly protected and nourished. Workshop led Lowell Kobrin, MD, PhD, you learned in your medical and acupuncture training from
In addition, the foundation of their Shen is considered FAAMA. Led by Lowell Kobrin, this workshop covers the a deeper theoretical, integrative, and clinical perspective.
unstable, which is becoming increasingly evident in essentials for successful diagnosis and treatment using It will generously provide comprehensive, synthesized,
modern cultures. This workshop will focus on the health Korean Hand Therapy (KHT). Practitioners should have a practical information from the ancient texts and modern
of neonates and their progression into young children. comfortable knowledge of the body acupuncture meridians sciences, to lead to significantly improved clinical results
Emphasis will be placed on maintaining wellness and how and points, the Eight Principles and Zang/Fu theory as well for all patient conditions, but particularly in the common
to treat common pediatric conditions utilizing acupuncture as a solid understanding of Five Phase dynamics (Shen cases of anxiety, insomnia and depression.
from the viewpoint of Classical Chinese Medicine. and Ke cycles) and a basic understanding of Extraordinary Learning Objectives. At the end of this workshop,
Jeffrey Yuen is an 88th generation Daoist Priest of (Curious) meridians. attendees will be able to...
the Jade Purity Yellow Emperor Lao Zi School and 26th Participants will be provided basic information needed • Describe the formation and physiology of the Jing Shen
generation of the Complete Reality Dragon Gate School. to begin using the KHT microsystem. The KHT system, (Mental aspect) of each organ system – the Hun, Shen,
Jeffrey trained under his adopted grandfather, the late discovered by Dr. Tae-Woo Yoo, provides a complete Yi, Po, and Zhi – that allows the organ to function and
Daoist Master Yu Wen (1872-1981) of the Yu Qing Huang template of the traditional meridian system of the body, but promote internal homeostasis;
Lao Pai, a sect from the Shang Qing tradition of Daoism the treatments are very delicate, efficient, rapid, safe and • Discuss how the Jing Shen (Mental) and internal
that developed during the later Han Dynasty (3rd Cent. highly effective. Any system of acupuncture can be applied homeostasis are susceptible to illness, via the pathways
CE). Master Yu Wen trained at Mt. Hua and learned all to the KHT microsystem with the same results as using of the potential enemies of anger and frustration, anxiety
facets of Daoism, including the classics; rites and liturgies; the traditional body points. The content of this introductory and excess joy, worry and preoccupation, sadness and
healing arts; and divination. course will include micromeridian anatomy and theory, grief, and fear and stress;
One of the most recognized scholars, Jeffrey Yuen methods for stimulating the KHT points, correspondence • Identify symptomatology and pathology that can
speaks worldwide. He is a teacher, and practitioner therapy, basic (three Jiao) therapy and formulary therapy present from the Jing Shen having been harmed by
of Classical Chinese Medicine. His expertise includes (e.g. Four Gates, Source points, Mu points, etc.). stress, overwork, and the above negative psychological
Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, the therapeutic The workshop will also explore Three Constitutions emotions
use of Stones and Essential Oils, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Diagnosis as a basis for Five Element and Extraordinary • Common pediatric problems such as ear infections,
Daoism. His teachings are rooted in the spiritual tradition Meridian therapy. Abdominal palpation skills and carotid/ coughs, lowered immunity, skin, and problems in
of Daoist mysticism bringing clarity, depth, and wisdom to radial pulse diagnosis to determine excess or deficiency appetite, digestion, and elimination will be thoroughly
Chinese Medicine. states in the Zang/Fu with extraordinary accuracy will be addressed.
AAMA 30th Annual MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE Symposium — GENERAL event schedule
FRIday, APRIL 13, 2018 SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018 SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018
— Symposium Co-Chairs — 6:30 am – 7:30 am 6:30 am – 7:30 am
Laura Bowman, MD, DABMA Early Morning “Gong with Aung” Early Morning “Gong with Aung”
David Miller, MD, LAc Early Morning Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Exercises Early Morning Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Exercises
7:00 am – 5:30 pm Steven K.H. Aung, MD, OMD, PhD Steven K.H. Aung, MD, OMD, PhD
Registration 7:00 am – 7:45 am 7:00 am – 7:45 am
7:00 am – 7:45 am Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
Continental Breakfast 8:00 am – 9:00 am 7:45 am – 8:30 am
7:45 am – 8:00 am The Acupuncture Evidence Project: Applications and AAMA Research Paper Presentation
Opening and Welcome Limitations of a Comparative Literature Review 8:30 am – 9:30 am
30th Annual AAMA Symposium John McDonald, PhD, MAc Gastrointestinal Issues and Chinese Medicine
Gerald L. Leglue, MD, DABMA, AAMA President 9:00 am – 9:45 am Haihe Tian, MD, AP
Symposium Co-Chairs – Laura C. Bowman, MD, DABMA Retracing the Channel Sinews (Jing Jin) from 9:30 am – 10:00 am
and David W. Miller, MD, LAc the Spiritual Pivot: A Cardaveric Dissection Study Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
8:00 am – 9:00 am Poney Chiang, PhD, RAc
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Integrative Health in the United States: 9:45 am – 10:15 am Overview of the Pain Advocacy Movement in the U.S.
Past, Present, and Future Refreshment Break with Exhibitors David Nagel, MD
Leonard Wisneski, MD 10:15 am – 11:15 am 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
9:00 am – 10:00 am Joseph M. Helms Founders’ Lecture Acupuncture in Emergency Medicine
Thoughts on the Place of Palpation in Acupuncture, Microglia, Mast Cells and the Gut: A New Juang-Geng Lin, MD, PhD
Contemporary East Asian Medicine Model for the Treatment of Neuroinflamatory Disease
Dan Bensky, DO Gary Kaplan, DO 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Group Luncheon
10:00 am – 10:30 am 11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors AAMA Annual Membership Meeting 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Concurrent Clinical Workshops
10:30 am – 11:30 am 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
WORKSHOP A
An Overview of Herbal Medicine Safety Lunch on Your Own
Pain, Acupuncture, and Advocacy, the Art of
John Chen, PhD, LAc 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Building Bridges to Create Effective Policy (Panel)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm CONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS David Nagel, MD
The History of Chinese Medicine WORKSHOP A WORKSHOP B
Bridie Andrews, PhD Acupuncture Research: Challenges, Current Healing Community Trauma: How to Provide Community-
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Status and Future Directions style Ear Acupuncture Field Clinics in Response to Natural or
Group Luncheon John McDonald, PhD, MAc Human-made Disasters: Locally, Nationally, & Internationally
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm WORKSHOP B Diana Fried, LAc and Laurie Kleinman, MD, DABMA
CONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Entrapments 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
with Electro-acupuncture Refreshment Break
WORKSHOP A
Poney Chiang, PhD, RAc
Divergent Meridian 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Jeffrey Yuen WORKSHOP C
Concurrent Clinical Workshops
Neuroinflammatory Diseases:
WORKSHOP B WORKSHOP A (continued)
Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols
The Application of Osteopathic Type Palpation Pain, Acupuncture, and Advocacy, the Art of
Gary Kaplan, DO
to the Practice of East Asian Medicine Building Bridges to Create Effective Policy (Panel)
Dan Bensky, DO WORKSHOP D David Nagel, MD
Acupuncture and Addiction Medicine
WORKSHOP C WORKSHOP B
Anna Kelly, MD, FAAMA & Rey Ximenes, MD, FAAMA
Clinical Perspectives on the Safety of Herbal Medicine International Acupuncture Disaster Relief Clinics: How to Set-
John Chen, PhD, LAc WORKSHOP E up a Mobile Field Clinic plus Discussions of Current and Future
Free Paper Session. Scholarly papers submitted by members. Opportunities to Participate in Mobile Clinics
WORKSHOP D
Chinese Metaphysics and Acupuncture 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Diana Fried, LAc and Laurie Kleinman, MD, DABMA
Howard Chen, MD, FAAMA Refreshment Break with Exhibitors 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Board Certification Examination
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors Concurrent Workshops Offered by the American Board of Medical Acupuncture.
WORKSHOP A (continued) Available only for those who have applied for Board
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Acupuncture Research: Challenges, Certification and have been found “Board Eligible.” Separate
CONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS Current Status and Future Directions reservation is required. Contact the ABMA office.
WORKSHOP A (continued) John McDonald, PhD, MAc 5:00 pm
Divergent Meridian WORKSHOP B (continued) Symposium adjourns
Jeffrey Yuen Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Entrapments
WORKSHOP B (continued) with Electro-acupuncture
The Application of Osteopathic Type Palpation Poney Chiang, PhD, RAc
to the Practice of East Asian Medicine WORKSHOP C (continued)
Dan Bensky, DO Neuroinflammatory Diseases:
WORKSHOP C (continued) Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols hotel reservations
Clinical Perspectives on the Safety of Herbal Medicine Gary Kaplan, DO DEADLINE MARCH 19, 2018
John Chen, PhD, LAc WORKSHOP D (continued) Make your reservations at the
WORKSHOP D (continued) Acupuncture and Addiction Medicine Westin Kansas City Crown Center.
Chinese Metaphysics and Acupuncture Anna Kelly, MD, FAAMA & Rey Ximenes, MD, FAAMA Call 1.816.474.4400 for reservations.
Howard Chen, MD, FAAMA 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm Don’t miss this Symposium!
6:15 pm – 10:00 pm POSTER PRESENTATIONS | WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION
Visit www.medicalacupuncture.org
Symposium Dinner and Celebration CALLIGRAPHY
The Art of Healing. AAMA Fundraising Event. for up-to-date event
Steven K. H. Aung, MD, OMD, PhD details and to register online!
to register for the 2018 aama symposium use the enclosed registration form,
or save time and register online at... www.medicalacupuncture.org
GENERAL Pre-Symposium membership. Go to www.medicalacupuncture.org There is no additional cost for the dinner for
for membership requirements. registered delegates. Guest dinner tickets for
INFORMATION Workshops spouses or others may be purchased on the
HOW TO REGISTER Fee – $295 each Symposium Syllabus registration form.
Print version available.
IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE Symposium BOARD CERTIFICATION
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEES, In a commitment to make a better impact on
REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT
Registration Fees the environment, the Academy Board has EXAMINATION
IN FULL MUST BE RECEIVED BY Early Bird Registration arranged to have the Syllabus available in Sunday, April 15, 2018
JANUARY 30, 2018. (Available for AAMA Members only) electronic format (flashdrive) as well as avail- 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Received by January 30, 2018 able to download in advance of the meeting. Offered by the American Board of Medical
Registration forms received after January The electronic version will be provided to
30, 2018, will be charged the regular fees. AAMA Fellow and Acupuncture. Available only for those who
Full Members $695 all delegates. If you wish to purchase Print have applied for Board Certification and have
Registrations received after March 23, 2018, Syllabus, there is a $35 fee. At the meeting,
will be charged the late regestration fees. AAMA Affiliate Members $795 been found “Board Eligible.”
any available print or electronic versions will
All participants, authors and presenters at be available for purchase while supplies last. Separate reservation is required.
Non-members $945
tending the meeting must register. Programs Contact the ABMA office.
(includes cost of 1 year
and name badges will be distributed on site.
Affiliate membership*) Exhibits MEMBERSHIP IN THE AAMA
To register, go online at www.medicalacu
puncture.org, or use the enclosed Regis Medical Students, Residents Each year time is set aside during the Sym-
posium for attending physicians to meet with The purpose of the American Academy of
tration Form and return it, with your payment And Active Military $495 Medical Acupuncture® is to promote the
in full [check made payable to AAMA], or (Must submit proof of status.) suppliers to the medical profession, particu-
larly practicing physician acupuncturists. integration of concepts from traditional and
return it by fax if paying by credit card. Be Regular Registration modern forms of acupuncture with Western
sure to indicate your preferences for the Received by March 13, 2018 Poster Presentations medical training and thereby synthesize a
Pre-Symposium Workshops. Space for these more comprehensive approach to health
sessions is limited, and will be assigned AAMA Fellow and The Academy provides a Poster Presentation
Full Members $745 care. See membership information and appli-
strictly on a first-come, first served basis. opportunity for members to present interest-
cations at www.medicalacupuncture.org.
Registration confirmations will be sent within AAMA Affiliate Members $845 ing clinical cases or clinical research. Poster
two weeks of receipt. Use one Registration Presenters are eligible for cash prizes for the
Non-members $945
Form per Attendee. best poster presentations. For information
(includes cost of 1 year
on this opportunity and the requirements for
CANCELLATIONS Affiliate membership*)
participation, go to www.medicalacupunc-
There will be a $75 handling fee assessed Medical Students, Residents ture.org or contact the Academy Offices.
for cancellations. Requests for refunds must and Active Military $545 See the POSTER Presentation Guidelines.
be in writing and received at the Academy’s (Must submit proof of status.)
office by March 23, 2018. No refunds will be Late Registration
Research Paper
issued for cancellations received after March Received after March 13, 2018 Competition American Academy
23, 2018. AAMA Fellow and The Academy sponsors a Research Paper of Medical Acupuncture®
Competition in conjunction with the Sym- 2512 Artesia Blvd, Suite 200
Tuition Full Members $805
posium. A session is scheduled for Sunday Redondo Beach, California 90278
Tuition includes refreshment breaks, lunch AAMA Affiliate Members $905
morning where the winning papers will be 310.379.8261 voice
on Friday and Sunday and the Saturday Non-members $1,005 announced and where the First Place paper 310.379.8283 fax
afternoon Wine and Cheese Reception. This (includes cost of 1 year will be presented. For information on this info@medicalacupuncture.org email
year the tuition fee also includes the Friday Affiliate membership*) opportunity and the requirements for partic-
Dinner and Entertainment. All fees payable in Medical Students, Residents ipation, go to www.medicalacupuncture.org REGISTER ONLINE AT
U.S. Dollars. and Active Military $605 or contact the Academy Offices. www.medicalacupuncture.org
(Must submit proof of status.)
Celebratory Dinner
*Non-members – For non member physicians, PHOTO CREDITS Hotel images courtesy of the
registration fee includes the cost of one year of
Join us Friday evening, April 13th as we Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Location
AAMA Affiliate membership dues (cost $175). celebrate with old and new friends, dinner, images courtesy of Visit Kansas City and Wikimedia
To be eligible, the non member physician must dancing and more. We will recognize new Commons; Cover: Kansas City graphic by artist
not have previously held a membership and must Fellows and Symposium Award recipients ©Paul Rommer/www.fotosearch.com Stock
otherwise meet the requirements for Affiliate and the Symposium Faculty. Photography; other images used by permission.
ABOUT THE WESTIN KANSAS CITY AT CROWN CENTER AND how to make RESERVATIONS
The Academy has negotiated a block of rooms at the specially discounted rate of $179/night. To reserve a room at that rate, call 816-474-4400, and be sure to mention the AAMA Sympo-
sium. You must make your reservation by March 19, 2018 (or when our block of rooms sells out, whichever comes first) in order to get that discounted rate.
Sponsored by the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture®
April 12–15, 2018 | Westin Kansas City at Crown Center | Kansas City, Missouri
30th Annual AAMA Symposium Registration Form
USE ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER ATTENDEE. (Fill out form completely. Please print information clearly.)
Full Name
Street Address / Suite / Apartment Number (if applicable)
City / State / Zip Code
Telephone Fax Email
symposium REGISTRATION
Early Bird Registration closes on JANUARY 30, 2018. Registrations received after that date are charged the higher registration fee levels as
indicated below.
EARLY BIRD REGULAR LATE
registration FEE registration FEE Registration FEE
Registration categories By JAN 30, 2018 By MAR 13, 2018 After mar 13, 2018 Total FEE
q AAMA Fellow and Full Members $695 ea. $745 ea. $ 805 ea. $ _____________
q AAMA Affiliate Members $795 ea. $845 ea. $ 905 ea. $ _____________
q Non-Member* $945 ea. $945 ea. $ 1,005 ea. $ _____________
q Medical Student, Resident, Active Military $495 ea. $545 ea. $ 605 ea. $ _____________
*Non Members – For non-member physicians, registration fee includes the cost of one year of AAMA Affiliate membership dues (cost $175). To be SYMPOSIUM FEE ENCLOSED $ _____________
eligible, the non-member physician must not have previously held a membership and must otherwise meet the requirements for Affiliate membership.
Pre-Symposium Workshops (Indicate ONLY one choice below.) WORKSHOP FEE ENCLOSED $ _____________
Workshop fee: $295.00 each
q I. Pediatric Acupuncture in Classical Chinese Medicine / Jeffrey Yuen
q II. Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture / Darrell Wallace, LAc
q III. Korean Hand Therapy / Lowell Kobrin, MD, PhD, FAAMA
q IV. Advanced Acupuncture for Mental and Emotional Health / Susie Hayes, LAc
FRIDAY CELEBRATORY DINNER/ENTERTAINMENT (Cost already included for registered Delegates)
Number of Guests _________ at: q $85 ea. q $ 95 ea. q $ 105 ea.
DINNER FEE ENCLOSED $ _____________
SYLLABUS (Disc version provided free to all delegates. If you wish to purchase the printed Syllabus, there is a $35 fee.)
q Printed (Additional Cost: $35.00 each) PRINTED SYLLABUS FEE ENCLOSED $ _____________
TOTAL FEE ENCLOSED $ _____________
DIETARY (In an effort to try to address any dietary considerations, please let us know of your needs or restrictions. The AAMA will do its best to meet your needs.)
q Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) q Vegan q Gluten-free q Lactose Intolerant
q Allergies (nuts or others; describe) __________________________________________ q Other ____________________________________________
PAYING BY CHECK? Make checks payable to the AAMA. Mail with completed form and payment in full to:
AAMA, 2512 Artesia Boulevard, Suite 200, Redondo Beach, California 90278.
Charge my q VISA q MASTERCARD q AMERICAN EXPRESS
Name (As it appears on card. Please print.) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Card Number _________________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date _______ / _______ Security Code _______________
Billing Address _________________________________________________________ City ______________________________ State _________ Zip ______________
(Billing address for credit card is required if different than mailing address.)
SIGNATURE (As it appears on card.) ____________________________________________________________________________
Phone ___________________________________________ Ext. ______________
Early Bird registration closes JANUARY 30, REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS Requests for Need information?
2018, after which higher regular and late refunds must be in writing and received at the Academy’s Call 310.379.8261 voice — or FAX to 310.379.8283
fee rates apply. See GENERAL INFORMATION office by March 23, 2018. There will be a $75 handling fee EMAIL – info@medicalacupuncture.org
SECTION for details. Payment in full is required prior assessed for all cancellations. NO refunds will be issued
to admittance and must accompany this form to qualify for for cancellations received after March 23, 2018. FOR DETAILED, up-to-date event INFO
advance registration fees. The final program, name badg- orG
es and tickets will be available at the registration desk. USE ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER APPLICANT
paying by credit card? Save time and fax your registration to 310.379.8283,
or register online at www.medicalacupuncture.org
You can also read
