The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture® Proudly Sponsors The 26th Annual AAMA Symposium
April 10th through the 13th, 2014 at the Grand Hyatt Denver Hotel in Denver, Colorado
Acupuncture – Healing Body, Mind and Spirit
2014 SYMPOSIUM FACULTY
JOSEPH AUDETTE, MD
YUE-PANG (PAT) MOK, MD, FAAMA
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associate,
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine,
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts
Akron, Ohio
STEVEN K.H. AUNG, MD, OMD, PhD
Clinical Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry; Adjunct Professor in
the School of Public Health; Faculties of
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences; Rehabilitation Medicine; University of Alberta;
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
JIMMY WEI-YEN CHANG, LAc
Jian-Tai Acupuncture Clinic
Hacienda Heights, California
JEN-HWEY CHIU, MD, PhD
Professor, Institute of Traditional Medicine,
School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming
University; Taipei, Taiwan
BRENDA GOLIANU, MD
Co-Director Division of Acupuncture; Associate Professor of Anesthesia, Department
of Anesthesia, Stanford University School
of Medicine; Stanford, California
VITALY NAPADOW, PhD, LAc
Department of Radiology, Massachusetts
General Hospital; Assistant Professor of
Radiology, Harvard Medical School
Charlestown, Massachusetts
NARDA ROBINSON, DO, DVM,
FAAMA
Director, CSU Center for Comparative
and Integrative Veterinary Medicine; Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences;
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado
GLENN S. ROTHFELD, MD, FAAMA
Director, The Rothfeld Center for Integrative Medicine; Waltham, Massachusetts
JAY SANDWEISS, DO, FAAMA
Ann Arbor, Michigan
LOUISA SILVA, MD, FAAMA
Salem, Oregon
GARY STANTON, MD, DABMA
RICHARD HOBBS, III, MD, FAAMA
Neurology Service, Emerson Hospital
Concord, Massachusetts
Pre-Symposium Chair; Waterville, Maine
GABRIEL STUX, MD, OMD, PhD
YUAN-CHI LIN, MD, MPH, FAAMA
Director, German Acupuncture Society
Düsseldorf, Germany
Symposium Chair; Director, Medical
Acupuncture Service; Senior Associate in
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Department
of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain
Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital;
Associate Professor of Anesthesia and
Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School;
Boston, Massachusetts
JEFFREY YUEN, LAc
New York, New York
REY XIMENES, MD, FAAMA
President, American Academy of Medical
Acupuncture; President, The Pain and
Stress Management Center; Austin, Texas
FRANCISCO LOZANO, MD
Professor, National School of Medicine &
Homeopathy, National Polytechnic Institute; Ticomán, Mexico D.F., Mexico
MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE REVIEW COURSE
The Academy will offer the Medical Acupuncture Review Course on Tues.
and Wed., Apr. 8-9, prior to the start of the Symposium. The Review
Course will meet from 9 am - 5 pm on Tues., April 8 and from 8 am - 4:30
pm on Wed., April 9. The ABMA Board Certification Examination will be
offered on Sun., April 13 from 1 pm - 5 pm. Separate registration is required for the Review Course. Registration information has been forwarded to Academy Practice members. Others may contact the AAMA
office for registration materials or go to www.medicalacupuncture.org and
click on Review Course Registration/Information.
INTRODUCTION
The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture is pleased to present a
symposium designed to meet an expressed need to explore the mechanisms
of acupuncture from several different perspectives, and to examine current
scientific research in the field of medical acupuncture. This meeting addresses
topics suggested by practitioners and stresses many different approaches for
addressing practical clinical problems. An emphasis on evidence-based scientific research is integrated with practical protocols for the serious clinician.
Surveys and evaluations from previous symposia indicate that there is a desire
for more information about acupuncture techniques that honor the rich history
of Asian medicine as applied to the contemporary, Western medical practice.
The various approaches and styles reviewed will include: Mechanism of
Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Working with Qi, Auricular Medicine, Five
Element Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Korean Hand Acupuncture Therapy, Medical Qigong, Neuroanatomical approach, Japanese
Acupuncture, Spiritual acupuncture, Osteopathic Manipulation, Pulse Diagnosis and Pearls of Medical Acupuncture.
This conference will offer a multi-tiered approach for the understanding and
clinical relevance of acupuncture in daily practice. It will expand our awareness of scientific research into the effects of acupuncture, and provide participants with information about different approaches for the treatment of
common conditions seen in clinical practice. Clinicians will learn multi-faceted
ways to tailor acupuncture treatments for their individual patients. This conference will focus on clinically relevant treatment approaches that can easily be
integrated into clinical practice.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The Symposium is designed for instruction and training of health care
professionals interested in or already practicing acupuncture. Medical
practitioners with no experience and those with extensive backgrounds in
medical acupuncture will find the program useful in their medical practices.
The Pre-Symposium Workshops are intended to provide a more concentrated
learning experience where the faculty can spend the entire day focused on a
topic in greater depth and with more time for practical examples from clinical
experiences.
ACCREDITATION
The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture designates this live activity
(Symposium) for a maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture designates this live activity
(each Pre-Symposium Workshop) for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category
1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with
the extent of their participation in the activity.
SYMPOSIUM OBJECTIVES
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Learning objectives for physicians attending the Symposium General
Sessions. Physicians will be able to:
• Define the concepts of healing with acupuncture, Chinese Medicine and Qi.
• Explain the neurophysiological basis of auriculotherapy.
• Discuss the clinical applications of auriculotherapy to patients with neurological problems.
• Provide better counseling to patients regarding the benefits of Medical
Qi Gong.
• Evaluate the evidence medicine using comparative neuroanatomical investigation of acupuncture.
• Apply acupuncture for obstetric, gynecologic, and urologic disorders.
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Symposium Objectives continued...
• Compare expert application of specialized
acupuncture techniques.
• Incorporate osteopathic manipulation techniques
with nutritional/herbal therapy to improve the
outcomes.
• Remove blocks to five-element and acupuncture
treatments.
• Integrate acupuncture for anxiety, depression
and sleep disorders.
• Review current states of basic research in
acupuncture and moxibustion.
• Identify the theories and practice of trigger
point’s therapies.
• Recognize the cultivating of spirituality in healing.
• Assess a patient using pulse diagnosis and
determining a pattern of disharmony.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014
PRE-SYMPOSIUM
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
— Pre-Symposium Chair —
Yuan-Chi Lin, MD, FAAMA
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
REGISTRATION
7:30 am – 8:00 am
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
10:00 am – 10:15 am
REFRESHMENT BREAK
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
REFRESHMENT BREAK
5:30 pm
WORKSHOPS ADJOURN
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
RECEPTION TO HONOR ABMA DIPLOMATES
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
WORKSHOP I
Eight Modalities for Working with Qi
Gabriel Stux, MD, OMD, PhD
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
WORKSHOP II
Pearls of Medical Acupuncture: From Philosophical,
Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Perspectives
Steven K.H. Aung, MD, OMD, PhD
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
WORKSHOP III
Living the Dao: Illuminating the Path to Healing
Jeffrey Yuen, LAc
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
WORKSHOP IV
Korean Hand Acupuncture, Intermediate Level
Yue-Pang (Pat) Mok, MD, FAAMA
PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP I
Eight Modalities for Working with Qi
Workshop will be led by Gabriel Stux, MD,
OMD, PhD. This workshop draws on more than
30 years of experience in acupuncture and Chinese medicine and new methods and modalities
of energy medicine. Of these eight modalities, different ways of using qigong and meditation are
the most essential.
Special attention is given to conscious breathing
with regard to different parts of the body, and the
chakras, and to using the hands to help bring increased awareness to these spaces within the
body. This approach facilitates the interconnections between the organs by drawing on their five
sources of energy (qi or prana) and circulating this
in the nourishing Mother–Child (sheng) cycle of
the Five Elements (wuxing). The main intention of
this workshop is to bring soul and body more together and connect the soul with the spaces of
the five zang organs. Additionally, awareness is
directed to the flow of energy, focusing on the
light level of the life force in the chakras. When
the crown chakra has been opened as the first
modality, light and energy can flow from the soul
(the eighth chakra) into the heart space and then
through the whole body. This awareness of light
exemplifies the spiritual application of the different modalities.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this workshop, attendees
will be able to...
• Understand and practice acupuncture in
connection with organ flow qi gong.
• Recognize the energy of the different organs
and functions in relation with chakras.
• Describe the 7 chakras, their location
and functions.
• Practice organ flow qi gong meditation and
chakra acupuncture.
PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP II
Pearls of Medical Acupuncture:
From Philosophical, Diagnostic,
and Therapeutic Perspectives
Workshop presented by Steven K.H. Aung,
MD, OMD, PhD. Medical acupuncture is the
application of the ancient art of needling of
specific body points to realign the physiological
and pathological imbalances in the human body.
This presentation focuses on methods in choosing philosophical pearls — the most essential
acupoints — in various TCM approaches of
Yin-Yang, Five Elements, Zang Fu, Qi, Blood and
Essence. Furthermore, the presentation aims to
share a comprehensive knowledge on accurate
TCM diagnosis through visual inspection,
auscultation, olfactory inquiry and palpation.
It also describes the vital importance of inspection of the tongue, ears, hands, and pulse in
medical diagnoses. In properly choosing
acupuncture points, not only is the physical aspect considered but rather a holistic approach
which includes the mental and spiritual perspectives are given key importance. Given that most
chronic patients have symptoms and conditions
that are often associated with spiritual components, it is thus imperative that medical practitioners of the 21st century understand an integrative
approach to effectively provide health and
wellness to our patients.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this workshop, attendees
will be able to...
• Appreciate the value of the philosophical aspect
of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
• Understand the importance of accurate
diagnosis in TCM.
• Properly apply the therapeutic TCM approaches
for various disorders.
PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP III
Living the Dao:
Illuminating the Path to Healing
Workshop presented by Jeffrey Yuen, LAc.
Healing is one of the most elusive processes
within the human body. It can infer the absence of
signs and symptoms, the life-changing choices to
be made in efforts to heal, or even the provision
toward death. Many modalities and systems of
medicine have evolved in asserting how to heal
and what needs to occur in the process of healing. Yet none can address why healing occurs.
Within Chinese medicine as a system in modernity, it too had found difficulty in addressing the
“nature” of healing. Yuen, coming from a Daoist
perspective, will demonstrate how this workshop
commits to exploring, provoking, and reflecting
on the themes that are considered fundamental to
understanding and embracing healing.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this workshop, attendees
will be able to...
• Understand the concepts of healing and health.
• Describe the impact of social and religious
influences on health.
• Explain the role of acupuncture and TCM on
individual’s level of awareness in healing.
• Recognize the insights and empowerment
through reflective meditations.
PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP IV
Korean Hand Acupuncture,
Intermediate Level
Workshop led by Yue-Pang (Pat) Mok, MD,
FAAMA. Dr. Mok will begin with reviewing the
basic principles of Korean Hand Acupuncture
Therapy (KHT); and then will have more in depth
discussion on constitutional balance through the
Yin-Yang pulse diagnosis. Advanced KHT techniques will be presented which include the explanation of comprehensive KHT strategies and the
application of the Eight Curious Meridian pulse diagnosis and treatments. Ample opportunity will be
provided for extensive hands on practice.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this workshop, attendees
will be able to...
• Understand the theory of KHT.
• Explain corresponding symptomatic therapy.
• Describe constitutional balance.
• Recognize the Extraordinary Meridians approach
through KHT.
• Demonstrate the Meridian therapy in KHT.
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DENVER
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AAMA 26TH ANNUAL MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE SYMPOSIUM — GENERAL EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2014
— Symposium Chair —
Yuan-Chi Lin, MD, MPH, FAAMA
7:00 am – 5:30 pm
REGISTRATION
7:00 am – 7:45 am
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
PLENARY SESSION
7:45 am – 8:00 am
OPENING AND WELCOME
Rey Ximenes, MD, FAAMA, AAMA President
Yuan-Chi Lin, MD, MPH, FAAMA, Symposium Chair
8:00 am – 9:20 am
Healing with Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, and Qi
Gabriel Stux, MD, OMD, PhD
9:20 am – 10:00 am
French Auricular Acupuncture
for Neurological Disorders
Gary Stanton, MD, DABMA
10:00 am – 10:30 am
REFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Evidence Based Medicine: Comparative
Neuroanatomical Investigations of Acupuncture
Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, FAAMA
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Harmonization, Maintenance and Preventive
Techniques in the Practice of TCM
Francisco Lozano, MD
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
GROUP LUNCHEON
1:30 am – 3:30 pm
CONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP A
Acupuncture for Obstetric, Gynecologic,
and Urologic Disorders
Francisco Lozano, MD
WORKSHOP B
French Auricular Acupuncture
Gary Stanton, MD, DABMA
WORKSHOP C
Long-Term Consequences of Trauma: Back Pain,
Restless Leg Syndrome and Post-pelvic Surgery
Louisa Silva, MD, FAAMA
WORKSHOP D
Medical Qigong
Jeffrey Yuen, LAc
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
REFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
CONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP A
Expert Application of Specialized
Acupuncture Techniques
Francisco Lozano, MD
WORKSHOP B [continued]
French Auricular Acupuncture
Gary Stanton, MD, DABMA
WORKSHOP C [continued]
Long-Term Consequences of Trauma: Back Pain,
Restless Leg Syndrome and Post-pelvic Surgery
Louisa Silva, MD, FAAMA
WORKSHOP D [continued]
Medical Qigong
Jeffrey Yuen, LAc
6:15 pm – 10:00 pm
SYMPOSIUM DINNER AND CELEBRATION
(Included for all registered Delegates.)
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014
6:30 am – 7:30 am
EARLY MORNING GONG WITH AUNG:
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
Steven K.H. Aung, MD, OMD, PhD
7:00 am – 7:45 am
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS
7:45 am – 8:00 am
SYMPOSIUM BUSINESS
Yuan-Chi Lin, MD, MPH, FAAMA, Symposium Chair
PLENARY SESSION
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Integrating Functional Medicine
with Medical Acupuncture
Jay Sandweiss, DO, FAAMA
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Acupuncture for Psychiatric Disorders
Glenn Rothfeld, MD, FAAMA
10:00 am – 10:30 am
REFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
10:30 am – 11:30 am
JOSEPH M. HELMS FOUNDER’S LECTURE
Clinical Science Research in Medical Acupuncture
Joseph Audette, MD
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
AAMA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
CONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS
Free Paper Session
Scholarly Papers Submitted by Members
WORKSHOP A
Integrating Osteopathic Manipulation Techniques
with Nutritional/Herbal Therapy Pearls: Useful Tools
for Medical Acupuncturists to Improve Outcomes
Jay Sandweiss, DO, FAAMA
WORKSHOP B
Spiritual Acupuncture
Gabriel Stux, MD
WORKSHOP C
Hara Diagnosis in Japanese Acupuncture
Joseph Audette, MD
WORKSHOP D
Removing Blocks to Five Element
and Other Acupuncture Treatments
Glenn Rothfeld, MD, FAAMA
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
REFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
CONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP A [continued]
Osteopathic Manipulation Techniques and Nutritional
Pearls for the Medical Acupuncturists
Jay Sandweiss, DO, FAAMA
WORKSHOP B [continued]
Spiritual Acupuncture
Gabriel Stux, MD
WORKSHOP C
Trigger Points: Theory and Practice
Joseph Audette, MD
WORKSHOP D
Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Disorders
Glenn Rothfeld, MD, FAAMA
6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2014
6:30 am – 7:30 am
EARLY MORNING GONG WITH AUNG:
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
Steven K.H. Aung, MD, OMD, PhD
7:00 am – 7:45 am
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS
7:45 am – 8:05 am
AAMA RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATION
PLENARY SESSION
8:05 am – 9:00 am
Mechanisms of Acupuncture and
Moxibustion: Basic Scientific Evidence
Jen-Hwey Chiu, MD, PhD
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Acupuncture and Compassionate Medicine
in the 21st Century
Steven KH Aung, MD, OMD, PhD
10:00 am – 10:30 am
REFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
10:30 am – 11:15 am
As We Better Understand the Brain, We Better
Understand Acupuncture: Neuroimaging
Approaches to Acupuncture Research
Vitaly Napadow, PhD, LAc
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Acupuncture Practice Management:
Past, Present and Future
Brenda Golianu, MD
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
GROUP LUNCHEON
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
CONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP A
Cultivating Spirituality in Healing
Steven KH Aung, MD, OMD, PhD
WORKSHOP B
Acupuncture and Related Techniques
in One Health Integrative Medicine
Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, FAAMA
WORKSHOP C
The Art of Pulse Diagnosis
Jimmy Wei-Yen Chang, LAc
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
REFRESHMENT BREAK
3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
CONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP A [continued]
Cultivating Spirituality in Healing
Steven KH Aung, MD, OMD, PhD
WORKSHOP B [continued]
Acupuncture and Related Techniques
in One Health Integrative Medicine
Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, FAAMA
WORKSHOP C [continued]
The Art of Pulse Diagnosis
Jimmy Wei-Yen Chang, LAc
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
BOARD CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
Offered by the American Board of Medical Acupuncture.
Available only for those who have applied for Board Certification and have been found “Board Eligible.” Separate
reservation is required. Contact the ABMA office for more
information.
5:00 pm
SYMPOSIUM ADJOURNS
CALIGRAPHY: THE ART OF HEALING
AN AAMA FUNDRAISING EVENT
Presented by Steven K.H. Aung, MD, OMD, PhD
TO REGISTER FOR THE 2014 AAMA SYMPOSIUM USE THE ENCLOSED REGISTRATION
FORM, OR REGISTER ONLINE AT... WWW.MEDICALACUPUNCTURE.ORG
GENERAL
INFORMATION
HOW TO REGISTER
IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEES,
REGISTRATION FORM AND
PAYMENT IN FULL MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 1, 2014.
Registration forms received after Feb.
1, 2014, will be charged the regular
fees. Registrations received after Mar.
15, 2014, will be charged the late
reservation fees. All participants, authors and presenters attending the
meeting must register. Programs and
name badges will be distributed on
site. To register, go online at
www.medicalacupuncture.org, or use
the enclosed Registration Form and
return it, with your payment in full
[check made payable to AAMA], or
return it by fax if paying by credit
card. Be sure to indicate your preferences for the Pre-Symposium Workshops. Space for these sessions is
limited, and will be assigned strictly
on a first-come, first served basis.
Registration confirmations will be
sent within two weeks of receipt. Use
one Registration Form per Attendee.
CANCELLATIONS
Requests for refunds must be in writing and received at the Academy’s
office by April 4, 2014. There will be a
$75 handling fee assessed for all cancellations. No refunds will be issued
for cancellations received after April
4, 2014.
TUITION
Fee includes continental breakfasts,
refreshment breaks, lunch on Friday
and Sunday, and the Saturday afternoon Wine and Cheese Reception.
This year the tuition fee also includes
the Friday Dinner/Entertainment. All
fees payable in advance, in full, and
in U.S. dollars.
PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOPS
Cost Per Person
$295
SYMPOSIUM
REGISTRATION FEES
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
FOR AAMA MEMBERS ONLY
Cost Per Person (Received by
February 1, 2014)
AAMA Fellow, Full
& Associate Members
$675
AAMA Affiliate Members
$775
Medical Students, Residents,
and Active Military (must
submit proof of status)
$475
REGULAR REGISTRATION
Cost Per Person (Received by
March 15, 2014)
AAMA Fellow, Full
& Associate Members
$725
AAMA Affiliate Members
$825
Non-members*
$925
Medical Students, Residents,
and Active Military (must
submit proof of status)
$525
LATE REGISTRATION
Cost Per Person (Received
after March 15, 2014)
AAMA Fellow, Full
& Associate Members
$785
AAMA Affiliate Members
$885
Non-members*
$985
Medical Students, Residents,
and Active Military (must
submit proof of status)
$585
*Non Members – For non-member physicians,
registration fee includes the cost of one year of
AAMA Affiliate Membership dues (cost $175). To
be eligible, the non- member physician must not
have previously held a membership and must
otherwise meet the requirements for Affiliate
membership (active medical license as an MD or
DO). Go to www.medicalacupuncture.org for
membership requirements.
SYMPOSIUM SYLLABUS
{Choose Print or Disk on Registration Form]
In a commitment to make a better impact on the environment, the Academy Board has arranged to have the
Syllabus available in disk format
(CD/DVD). If you prefer to have the
Syllabus in the printed book format,
you must choose that option on the
registration form. There is an additional fee of $20.00 for the printed
format.
We will base the number of copies we
print on the number of requests for
printed copies. You must make a
choice. If you make no selection, the
default option is Disk which is what
you will receive on-site at the meeting. At the meeting, any available
print or disk versions will be available
for purchase while supplies last.
EXHIBITS
Each year time is set aside during the
Symposium for attending physicians
to meet with suppliers to the medical
profession, particularly practicing
physician acupuncturists.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
The Academy provides a Poster Presentation opportunity for members to
present interesting clinical cases or
clinical research. Poster Presenters
are eligible for cash prizes for the
best poster presentations. For information on this opportunity and the requirements for participation, go to
www.medicalacupuncture.org or contact the Academy Offices. See the
POSTER Presentation Guidelines.
RESEARCH PAPER
COMPETITION
The Academy sponsors a Research
Paper Competition in conjunction
with the Symposium. A session is
scheduled for Sunday morning where
the winning papers will be announced
and where the First Place paper will
be presented. For information on this
opportunity and the requirements for
participation, go to www.medicalacupuncture.org or contact the Academy
Offices.
BOARD CERTIFICATION
EXAMINATION
Sunday, April 13, 2014
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Offered by the American Board of
Medical Acupuncture. Available only
for those who have applied for
Board Certification and have been
found "Board Eligible.” Separate
reservation is required. Contact the
ABMA office.
CELEBRATORY DINNER
Join us Friday evening, April 11th
as we celebrate with old and new
friends, dinner, dancing and more. We
will recognize new Fellows and Symposium Award recipients and the
Symposium Faculty.
There is no additional cost for the
dinner for registered delegates.
Guest dinner tickets for spouses or
others may be purchased on the registration form.
MEMBERSHIP IN THE AAMA
The purpose of AAMA is to integrate
the concepts of traditional and modern forms of acupuncture with western medical practice, thereby
creating a more comprehensive approach to health care. Membership
in the Academy is open to licensed
physicians (MDs and DOs only).
For more information call or write:
AMERICAN ACADEMY
OF MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE®
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El Segundo, California 90245
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PHOTO CREDITS
Hotel images courtesy of Grand Hyatt Denver.
Location images courtesy of —
VISIT DENVER and the following contributing
photographers:
Bob Ashe – Cover, Denver Skyline at Sunset
Steve Cerelius – Denver Fine Dining, Stock
Show Parade
Rich Grant – Arrowhead Golf
Stan Obert – Mt. Evans
Jeff Wells – Denver Art Museum
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ABOUT THE GRAND HYATT DENVER HOTEL AND RESERVATIONS
The 2014 Symposium will be held at the Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado 80202. For reservations, call 303-295-1234 by March 9,
2014, for the AAMA group rate of $195 (sgl/dbl). Rooms at that rate will be available until the block is sold out or March 9, 2014 — whichever comes first.
Make your reservations now. There is a link on the AAMA website — www.medicalacupuncture.org — to reserve a room online.
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LATE
REGISTRATION FEE
REGISTRATION FEE
REGISTRATION FEE
REGISTRATION CATEGORIES
BY FEB 1, 2014
BY MAR 15, 2014
AFTER MAR 15, 2014
TOTAL FEE
❑ AAMA Fellow, Full & Associate Members
❑ AAMA Affiliate Member
❑ Non-Member*
❑ Medical Student, Resident, Active Military
$675 ea.
$775 ea.
$925 ea.
$475 ea.
$725 ea.
$825 ea.
$925 ea.
$525 ea.
*Non Members – For non-member physicians, registration fee includes the cost of one year of AAMA Affiliate
membership dues (cost $175). To be eligible, the non-member physician must not have previously held a membership
and must otherwise meet the requirements for Affiliate membership (active medical license as an MD or DO).
$785 ea.
$885 ea.
$985 ea.
$585 ea.
$
$
$
$
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SYMPOSIUM FEE ENCLOSED
$ _________________
WORKSHOP FEE: $295.00 EACH. INDICATE ONLY ONE CHOICE BELOW:
WORKSHOP FEE ENCLOSED
❑ I. Eight Modalities for Working with Qi / Gabriel Stux, MD, OMD, PhD
❑ II. Pearls of Medical Acupuncture: From Philosophical, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Perspectives / Stephen K.H. Aung, MD, OMD, PhD
❑ III. Living the Dao: Illuminating the Path to Healing / Jeffrey Yuen, LAc
❑ IV. Korean Hand Acupuncture, Intermediate Level / Yue-Pang Mok, MD FAAMA
$ _________________
PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOPS
FRIDAY CELEBRATORY DINNER/ENTERTAINMENT (Cost already included for registered Delegates)
Number of Guests _______ at:
❑ $75 ea.
❑ $ 85 ea.
❑ $ 95 ea.
SYLLABUS (Choose either printed format or disk [CD/DVD])
❑ Disk (CD/DVD) – included in Tuition Fee ❑ Printed (Additional Cost: $20.00)
DINNER FEE ENCLOSED
$ _________________
PRINTED SYLLABUS FEE ENCLOSED
$ _________________
TOTAL FEES 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.)
❑ Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) ❑ Vegan ❑ Gluten Free ❑ Lactose Intolerant
❑ Allergies (nuts or others; describe)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
❑ Other ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PAYING BY CHECK? Make checks payable to the AAMA. Mail with completed form and payment in full to:
AAMA, 1970 East Grand Avenue, Suite 330, El Segundo, California 90245.
CHARGE MY:
❏ VISA ❏ MASTERCARD ❏ AMERICAN EXPRESS
Name (As it appears on card. Please print.) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Card Number _______________________________________________________________ Exp. Date _______ / _______ Security Code __________
Billing Address _________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________ State _________ Zip __________
SIGNATURE (As it appears on card.) ____________________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________ Ext. __________
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES FEBRUARY 1,
2014, AFTER WHICH HIGHER REGULAR AND LATE
FEE RATES APPLY. SEE GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTION FOR DETAILS. Payment in full is required
prior to admittance and must accompany this form to
qualify for advance registration fees. The final program,
name badges and tickets will be available at the registration desk.
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS. Requests for refunds must be in writing and received at the Academy’s
office by April 4, 2014. There will be a $75 handling fee
assessed for all cancellations. No refunds will be issued
for cancellations received after April 4, 2014.
PLEASE USE ONE REGISTRATION FORM
PER APPLICANT
NEED INFORMATION?
CALL 310.364.0193 VOICE
OR... 310.364.0196 FAX
EMAIL – [email protected]
FOR DETAILED, UP-TO-DATE EVENT INFO
AND TO REGISTER ONLINE, VISIT...
WWW.MEDICALACUPUNCTURE.ORG
PAYING BY CREDIT CARD? SAVE TIME AND FAX YOUR REGISTRATION TO 310.364.0196,
OR REGISTER ONLINE AT... WWW.MEDICALACUPUNCTURE.ORG
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