MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURESYMPOSIUM 2019

THE ART OF HEALING.ACUPUNCTURE PEARLS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE.

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THE ART OF HEALING. ACUPUNCTURE PEARLS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE.

2019 SYMPOSIUM FACULTY INTRODUCTIONThe American Academy of Medical Acupuncture® is delighted to present a

symposium designed to explore the mechanisms and applications of acupuncture from diverse perspectives. As well, we will examine current scientific research in the field of acupuncture, and enjoy the art as well as the science with an opportunity to explore classical medical calligraphy. This meeting addresses topics specifically suggested by practitioners, and expands on many different approaches for addressing practical clinical problems. An emphasis on evidence-based, scientific research is integrated with classical and modern protocols for the serious clinician. Surveys and evaluations from previous symposia have indicated that there is a strong desire for information about acupuncture techniques that honor the rich history of Asian medicine, while applying them to contemporary Western medical practice. The symposium explores just that, while providing the preeminent opportunity for networking among medical professionals working in this rich and expanding field.

This year’s symposium brings together experts such as Yvonne Farrell and Marcia Yamamura with information ranging from classical understandings of the Luo and Divergent Meridians and information on the practice of Chinese medicine around the world, to modern applications of acupuncture for traumatic brain injury and women’s health with Drs. Elkiss, Bresler, and Carr. Known mechanisms of acupuncture will be reviewed by Dr. Tom Burgoon, as well as how auricular theory can be applied to neurologic conditions with the always exciting Nadia Volf from France. An exploration of the San Jiao and its role in human development and pediatric health will be presented by Dr. Stephen Cowan, as well as instruction on the use of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and functional medicine to supportive cancer care by Dr. Butch Levy. Content will span the range from neuroanatomic and myofascial applications of acupuncture to appreciating the energetics of classical calligraphy with master practitioner Stephen Aung. The evidence for Qi Gong therapy in general will be explored, along with clinical applications by Dr. Barbara De La Torre, while Dr. Haihe Tian will present on TCM approaches to GI conditions. For those entering practice or working to incorporate acupuncture into their current work, excellent pre-symposium practice development workshops will guide this process forward. Please see our full schedule for more on these and other exciting speakers!

The symposium will present multi-faceted approaches for understanding, appreciating, and applying acupuncture in today’s practice. It will expand awareness of the scientific research into the effects of acupuncture, while enhancing understandings of classical wisdom. It will help clinicians apply the medicine both towards direct patient care, and in overcoming care delivery challenges. 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 as well as those with extensive backgrounds in acupuncture will find the program useful to their medical practices.

The Pre-Symposium Workshops are intended to provide a more concentrated learning experience where faculty can spend the entire day focusing on a topic in greater depth, and with more time for practical examples from clinical experiences.CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS 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.CEUS

PDA credits pending from NCCAOM; NCCAOM PDA Provider #173327.

JOSEPH AUDETTE, MDHarvard Vanguard Medical Associate; Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Director, Integrated Structural Acupuncture Course for Physicians; Boston, MassachusettsSTEVEN K.H. AUNG, MD, OMD, PhDClinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry; Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health; Faculties, Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaLARISSA BRESLER, MD, DABMAAssociate Professor, Department of Urology; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center; Attending Urologist, Hines VA Medical Center; Clinical Preceptor, Helms Medical Institute; Maywood, Illinois THOMAS S. BURGOON, MDMedical Acupuncture of Chester County; Private Practice, Internist; West Chester, PennsylvaniaDAVID CARR, MD, PhDClinical Instructor, University of Vermont;Ob/Gyne PGY (2-4) Resident, University of Vermont; British Medical Journal, Editor-in-Chief of Acupuncture in Medicine; OB/GYN Residency, University of Vermont Medical Center; South Burlington, VermontSTEPHEN COWAN, MDAttending Physician, Hudson Valley Hospital Center, Department of Pediatrics; Clinical Faculty Instructor, New York Medical College, Department of Family Medicine; Founder, The Westchester Center for Holistic Families; Mt. Kisco, New YorkBARBARA DE LA TORRE, MD, DABMAProvider in Charge, Beaverton Urgent Care; Kaiser Permanente Wellness Faculty; Professional Development Faculty, North- west Permanente; Advanced Teacher and student in 6+ year Master Qigong program, Ling Gui International Healing Qigong School; Member, Acupuncture Advisory Committee, Oregon Medical Board; Beaverton, OregonFREDA DREHER, MD, FAAMA2019 Symposium Co-Chair; Vice President, AAMA Board of Directors; Clinical Preceptor, Helms Medical Institute; Clinical Preceptor, Acus Foundation; Private Physiatry and Medical Acupuncture Practice; Lebanon, New HampshireMITCH ELKISS, DO, FAAMAAssistant Clinical Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University; Physician, Associates in Neurology, P.C.; Clinical Preceptor, Acus Foundation; Farmington Hills, Michigan

ANNA ESPARHAM, MD2019 AAMA Symposium Vice Chair; Assistant Professor, Director of Headache Treatment Center, Children’s Mercy Hospital; University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Kansas City, MissouriYVONNE FARRELL, DAOM, LAcPrivate Practice, L.A. Herbs & Acupuncture; Los Angeles, CaliforniaROBERT GERWIN, MDAssociate Professor, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Baltimore, MarylandNICK KOUCHIS, MDFamily Physician & Medical Acupuncturist, Private Practice; Clinical Preceptor, Helms Medical Institute; Clinical Preceptor, Acus Foundation; Woodbridge, IllinoisBUTCH LEVY, MDGenesis Natural Medicine Center, Tucson, Arizona; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Health Science Center, University of Colorado; Oro Valley, ArizonaDAVID W. MILLER, MD, FAAP, LAc, DIPL. OM2019 Symposium Co-Chair; Chair, American Society of Acupuncturists; Chair, NCCAOM Biomedicine Examination Development Committee; Instructor, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine; Private Practice, East-West Integrated Medicine, LLC; Chicago, IllinoisHAIHE TIAN, PhD (CHINA), LAcVice President, Supervision Board of World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS); President, American TCM Association (ATCMA); Chairman, TCM American Alumni Association (TCMAAA); President, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine American Alumni Association (BUCMAAA); Director, Chinese Acupunc- ture and Herbs Center in Florida; Largo, FloridaNADIA VOLF, MD, PhDFounder, Director and Professor, Acupuncture Program, Medical School, Paris XI University; Paris, FranceANASTACIA WHITEFounder/CEO, East Earth Medicine Wisdom; Practitioner, Teacher and Consultant, Chinese Herbal Medicine; Los Angeles, CaliforniaMARCIA YAMAMURA, MD (BRAZIL)Vice President, Brazilian College of Medical Acupuncture (CMBA); Scientific Director, Saõ Paulo Medical Acupuncture College (CMAeSP); Associate Professor, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP); Co-chairwoman, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Department, Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP); Vice President, Center AO, Research and Study Center of Professor Dr. Ysao Yamamura

PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP IPediatrics — The San Jiao and Its Role in Healthy Growth and DevelopmentWorkshop led by Stephen Cowan, MD. The San Jiao/Triple Burner is a novel concept in Chinese medicine that until recently was utterly overlooked in Western medicine. The advent of the modern epidemic of chronic inflammation demands a different approach from that which has been effective in treating acute conditions. Recent advances in systems-based medicine have brought a deeper understanding to the function of a unified neuro-gastro-immune system that classical Chinese medicine conceptualized two thousand years ago in such texts as the Nanjing Classic of Difficulties. In this pre-symposium workshop, we will examine the functions of the San Jiao, its anatomic and physiologic correlates, and its practical applications in the treatment of pediatric disorders rooted in chronic inflammation. These disorders include conditions such as allergies, asthma, eczema, anxiety, migraine, fibromyalgia, developmental disorders of childhood, ADHD, arthritis, and colitis. Acupuncture, qigong, tuina, craniosacral techniques and herbs will be included in this discussion.Learning Objectives. At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to...• Articulate the functions of the San Jiao/Triple Burner

from the viewpoint of classical Chinese medicine;

PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP IIThe Auricular Causative Approach for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurologic ConditionsWorkshop led by Nadia Volf, MD, PhD. Auricular causative diagnosis allows the practitioner to identify the underlying origins of certain neurologic conditions. Auricular causative diagnosis has been found to be an effective diagnostic method and treatment strategy by many practitioners. Utilizing illustrated case studies and experiential work, this pre-symposium workshop will be devoted to developing individualized acupuncture approaches to acute, chronic, and progressive neurologic conditions. The neurologic conditions studied may include stroke, Bell’s palsy, trigeminal neuralgia and facial pain, neuritis, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, hemiplegia, epilepsy, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and dementia. Sufficient time will be allotted for practice during the pre-symposium workshop. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to use the auricular causative diagnostic and treatment approach for neurologic conditions in their practices.Learning Objectives. At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to...• Describe the somatotopic mapping of the ear;• Describe the physiologic construct of auricular causative

diagnosis;• Identify auricular changes and their significance in

relation to specific neurologic conditions;• Recognize the auricular manifestation of a neurologic

symptom, and, more importantly, identify its origin;• Identify the weakest organ involved in the neurologic

condition, even before the appearance of a symptom;• Apply the most effective acupuncture for the treatment

of acute, chronic, and progressive neurologic conditions based on auricular causative diagnosis.

PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP IIIIntegrative Oncology: Supportive Care for Cancer PatientsWorkshop led by Butch Levy, MD. This workshop will cover a broad range of topics that will provide the practitioner with advanced, practical cutting-edge skills for the supportive care of cancer patients. The paradigms of Chinese, Japanese, Functional, and Western medicines will be integrated to provide multiple perspectives on diagnosis and treatment.

To begin, the pathways and therapeutic modalities needed to reduce cancer risk will be discussed, as well as understanding how the terrain of the patient contributes to cancer occurrence, prevention, and treatment. Topics for this portion include environmental burden, hormonal balances, chronic infections, lifestyle issues, nutritional depletion, and genetic influences.

In order to improve supportive care, diagnostic tools helping to access deeper pathways of the web will be discussed. These tools help to expand care to include not only the regular Meridians, but also the Extra Vessels and the Divergent Channels. The Japanese abdominal palpatory approach to herbal diagnosis and treatment, Kampo, will also be described.

In order to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and speed recovery, four phases of supportive acupuncture and herbal care will be presented. Further, a separate discussion on radiation side effects will be provided.

For patients completing chemotherapy treatment, protocols will be presented to enhance rejuvenation

PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP IVHow to Successfully Incorporate Medical Acupuncture into Your Medical PracticeWorkshop led by Nick Kouchis, MD. This workshop will provide the attendee with an overview of the opportunities and challenges to the incorporation of medical acupunc- ture into current medical practice.

Through the exploration of seven topics, the attendee will be able to construct a business plan and implement steps important to operating a successful medical acupuncture practice. These seven topics include 1) articulating the individual provider’s mission and practice objectives; 2) evaluating the current practice setting to identify opportunities for and barriers to the incorporation of medical acupuncture; 3) establishing which medical acupuncture services are fit to be offered in the practice, and thereby create marketing goals and strategies for those services; 4) determining the necessary clinical office setup and supplies needed to implement practice; 5) calculating new medical acupuncture expenses and overhead costs; 6) formulating payment and billing practices; 7) satisfying legal and regulatory requirements.

The workshop will consist of lecture format, panel discussion, written worksheets, and attendee questions. Through these means of attendee engagement, general practice management operations and individual factors will be addressed.Learning Objectives. At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to...• Articulate your mission and practice objectives;• Evaluate your practice setting type;• Establish your patient care services and marketing;• Determine necessary clinical setup and supplies;• Calculate expenses and overhead costs;• Formulate income and billing practices;• Satisfy legal and regulatory issues.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019

PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOPS— Pre-Symposium Vice-Chair —

Anna Esparham, MD

7:30 am–5:00 pm REGISTRATION7:30 am–8:00 am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST8:00 am–5:30 pm ALL PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOPS

ARE CONCURRENT10:00 am–10:15 am REFRESHMENT BREAK12:00 pm–1:30 pm LUNCH ON YOUR OWN3:30 pm–3:45 pm REFRESHMENT BREAK6:00 pm–7:00 pm WELCOME RECEPTION

and hopefully prevent reoccurrence. These will include acupuncture protocols and herbal formulas specific to many common cancers, along with laboratory testing and necessary lifestyle changes that are necessary to implement for long term survival.Learning Objectives. At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to...• Recognize how each patient presents with his/her own

terrain and how this forms the basis both for cancer risk and for opportunities for prevention and treatment;

• Utilize the 12 primary meridians, the 8 extra vessels, and the divergent channels both for diagnosis (including pulses) and treatment;

• Apply tools from Functional Medicine, such as the use of lab work to recognize chronic inflammation;

• Describe the fundamentals of the Divergent Channel network;

• Optimize lifestyle factors such as sleep, diet, and fitness;• Implement strategies to accelerate post-operative

recovery;• Manage and minimize neuropathy from chemotherapy;• Assess the use of individual herbs and acupuncture

protocols for specific cancers with the goal of reducing recurrences.

SYMPOSIUM OBJECTIVES

Learning objectives for physicians attending the Symposium General Sessions. Physicians will be able to:• Expand understandings of the channel systems, and

apply this knowledge to both the treatment of disease and to broaden understandings of human growth and development;

• Identify barriers and opportunities to the incorporation of acupuncture into existing medical practices, and recognize critical points in developing new practice models for acupuncture delivery;

• Appreciate the evidence base for acupuncture, qi gong, and herbal medicine, applying to certain patient conditions;

• Recognize acupuncture’s role in treating acute and chronic pain syndromes of many types, and apply to various clinical cases;

• Utilize microsystems of acupuncture for the treatment of a wide variety of neurological and respiratory conditions;

• Review the modern evidence base for acupuncture’s mechanisms of action, and recognize how these mechanisms interface with classical and modern treatment strategies.

• Recognize how the Western neuroimmune system correlates to the San Jiao/Triple Burner system in classical Chinese medicine;

• Recognize the application of the San Jiao/Triple Burner for conditions of chronic inflammation.

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— SYMPOSIUM CO-CHAIRS — David Miller, MD, FAAP, LAc Freda Dreher, MD, FAAMA

7:00 am–5:30 pm REGISTRATION7:00–7:45 am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST7:45–8:00 am OPENING AND WELCOME 31st Annual AAMA Symposium

Gerald J. Leglue, MD, DABMA, AAMA President Symposium Co-Chairs —

David Miller, MD, FAAP, LAc Freda Dreher, MD, FAAMA

8:00–9:00 amBrain/Head Injury Neuroscience and Medical Acupuncture

Mitch Elkiss, DO, FAAMA9:00–10:00 amChinese Herbs in Practice: Where to Begin

Anastacia White10:00–10:30 am REFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS10:30–11:30 amRecent Advances in Research on Acupuncture Mechanisms of Action Confirm Fundamental Principles of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture

Thomas S. Burgoon, MD11:30 am–12:30 pmJOSEPH H. HELMS FOUNDER’S LECTURETopic to be Announced

C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD12:30–1:30 pm GROUP LUNCHEON1:30–3:30 pm CONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPSWORKSHOP APhysician Self-cultivation: Using Classical Chinese Calligraphy as a Tool for Increasing Awareness, Presence, and Health Personally and with Patients

Steven K.H. Aung, MD, OMD, PhDWORKSHOP B Autism: A Metaphor for the Modern Epidemics of Chronic Inflammation

Stephen Cowan, MDWORKSHOP C Understanding the Luo-collateral Channel System: The Architecture of Self-preservation and Latency

Yvonne Farrell, DAOM, LAcWORKSHOP D Auricular Causative Approach for Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Conditions, including Acute Otolaryngeal Infections, Adjunctive Support for Respiratory Cancer Processes, and Chronic Bronchitis and Pneumonitis

Nadia Volf, MD, PhD3:30–4:00 pm REFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS4:00–6:00 pm CONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP A (continued)Physician Self-cultivation: Using Classical Chinese Calligraphy as a Tool for Increasing Awareness, Presence, and Health Personally and with Patients

Steven K.H. Aung, MD, OMD, PhDWORKSHOP B (continued)Autism: A Metaphor for the Modern Epidemics of Chronic Inflammation

Stephen Cowan, MDWORKSHOP C (continued) Understanding the Luo-collateral Channel System: The Architecture of Self-preservation and Latency

Yvonne Farrell, DAOM, LAc

6:30–7:30 amEarly Morning “Gong with Aung” Early Morning Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Exercises

Steven K.H. Aung, MD, OMD, PhD7:00–8:00 am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS8:10–9:00 amThe Case for Qigong in Twenty-first Century Medicine: Evidence and Application

Barbara de la Torre, MD, DABMA9:00–9:45 amCan Acupuncture Influence the Genetic Predisposition to Disease?

Nadia Volf, MD, PhD9:45–10:15 am REFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS10:15–11:15 amChronic Pain and Neuroplasticity: Can Acupuncture Rewire the Brain?

Joseph Audette, MD11:15 am–12:00 pm AAMA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING(Members of the Academy only.) 12:00–1:30 pm LUNCH ON YOUR OWN  1:30–3:30 pm CONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPSWORKSHOP A Heart and Mind: Qigong for Physician and Patient Wellness

Barbara de la Torre, MD, DABMAWORKSHOP B Brain/Head Injury Neuroscience and Medical Acupuncture

Mitch Elkiss, DO, FAAMAWORKSHOP C Acupuncture for GI Diseases

Haihe Tian, PhD (China), LAcWORKSHOP D The Use of the Divergent, Curious, and Main Meridians for Rapid Analgesia in Acute Conditions

Marcia Yamamura, MD (Brazil)WORKSHOP E Free Paper Session. Scholarly papers submitted by members.3:30–4:00 pm REFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS4:00–6:00 pm CONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP A (repeating)Heart and Mind: Qigong for Physician and Patient Wellness

Barbara de la Torre, MD, DABMAWORKSHOP B (repeating) Brain/Head Injury Neuroscience and Medical Acupuncture

Mitch Elkiss, DO, FAAMAWORKSHOP C (repeating)Acupuncture for GI Diseases

Haihe Tian, PhD (China), LAcWORKSHOP D (repeating)The Use of the Divergent, Curious, and Main Meridians for Rapid Analgesia in Acute Conditions

Marcia Yamamura, MD (Brazil)

6:30–7:30 amEarly Morning “Gong with Aung” Early Morning Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Exercises

Steven K.H. Aung, MD, OMD, PhD7:00–8:00 am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS8:00–8:45 am AAMA RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATION8:45–9:30 amTWO VIEWS ON WOMEN’S PELVIC CAREPractical Approaches to Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome – Secrets from a Urologist

Larissa Bresler, MD, DABMANeuroanatomic Approaches to Pelvic Pain and Subfertility: A Gynecologic Perspective

David Carr, MD, PhD9:30–10:00 am REFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS10:00–11:00 amMen and Women’s Sexual Health: UNIFESP Brazil Experience

Marcia Yamamura, MD (Brazil)11:00 am–12:00 pmMyofascial Pain Syndrome: What is it and Why is it Important?

Robert Gerwin, MD12:00–1:00 pm GROUP LUNCHEON1:00–3:00 pm CONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP A Rapid Acupuncture for Acute Musculoskeletal Conditions

Marcia Yamamura, MD (Brazil)WORKSHOP B Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Clinical Manifestations and Interventional Treatment through Intramuscular Stimulation Myofascial Acupuncture

Robert Gerwin, MDWORKSHOP C Two Views on Pelvic Care: Case-based Approaches to Common Genitourinary Pain Disorders (Dr. L. Bresler), and the Evidence-based Application of Acupuncture in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Dr. D. Carr)

Larissa Bresler, MD, DABMA; David Carr, MD, PhD3:00–3:15 pm REFRESHMENT BREAK3:15–5:00 pm CONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP A (continued) Rapid Acupuncture for Acute Musculoskeletal Conditions

Marcia Yamamura, MD (Brazil)WORKSHOP B (continued) Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Clinical Manifestations and Interventional Treatment through Intramuscular Stimulation Myofascial Acupuncture

Robert Gerwin, MDWORKSHOP C (continued) Two Views on Pelvic Care: Case-based Approaches to Common Genitourinary Pain Disorders (Dr. L. Bresler), and the Evidence-based Application of Acupuncture in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Dr. D. Carr)

Larissa Bresler, MD, DABMA; David Carr, MD, PhD1:00–5:00 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. (Must check-in by 12:30pm)5:00 pm SYMPOSIUM ADJOURNS

6:15–7:30 pm POSTER PRESENTATIONS CALLIGRAPHY WINE & CHEESE RECEPTIONThe Art of Healing and AAMA Fundraising Event

Steven K. H. Aung, MD, OMD, PhD

WORKSHOP D (continued) Auricular Causative Approach for Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Conditions, including Acute Otolaryngeal Infections, Adjunctive Support for Respiratory Cancer Processes, and Chronic Bronchitis and Pneumonitis

Nadia Volf, MD, PhD6:15–10:00 pm SYMPOSIUM DINNER AND CELEBRATION

ABOUT THE SHERATON GRAND PHOENIX AND HOW TO MAKE RESERVATIONS The Academy has negotiated a block of rooms at the specially discounted rate of $209/night. To reserve a room at that rate, call 866-837-4213 and be sure to mention the AAMA Symposium. You must make your reservation by March 11, 2019 (or when our block of rooms sells out, whichever comes first) in order to get the discounted rate.

GENERALINFORMATIONHOW TO REGISTERIN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEES, REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT IN FULL MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 29, 2019. Registration forms received after January 29, 2019, will be charged the regular fees. Registra tions received after March 12, 2019, will be charged the late registration fees. All participants, authors, and presenters at-tending the meeting must register. Pro grams and name badges will be distrib uted on site. To reg ister, go online at www.med i calacu -punc ture.org, or use the en closed Regis-tration 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 prefer ences for the Pre-Symposium Work shops. 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.

CANCELLATIONSThere will be a $75 handling fee assessed for cancellations. Requests for refunds must be in writing and received at the Academy’s office by March 22, 2019. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after March 22, 2019.

TUITIONTuition includes 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 are payable in U.S. Dollars.MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE REVIEW COURSETuesday & Wednesday, April 9 & 10, 2019

The Academy will offer the Medical Acupuncture Review Course on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9-10, prior to the start of the Symposium. The Review Course will meet from 9:00 am–5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 9,

and from 8:00 am–4:30 pm on Wednesday, April 10. The ABMA Board Certification Examination will be offered on Sunday, April 14 from 1:00 pm–5:00 pm. Separate registration is required for the Review Course. Go to www.medicalacupuncture.org for Review Course information and registration form.PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOPSFee – $295 eachSYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION FEESEarly Bird Registration (Available for AAMA Members only) Received by January 29, 2019AAMA Fellow & Full Members $700 AAMA Affiliate Members $800Licensed Acupuncturists* $800Non-member Physicians** $950Medical Students, Residents, And Active Military $500 (Must submit proof of status.)Regular Registration Received by March 12, 2019AAMA Fellow & Full Members $750AAMA Affiliate Members $850Licensed Acupuncturists* $850Non-member Physicians** $950Medical Students, Residents, and Active Military $550 (Must submit proof of status.)Late Registration Received after March 12, 2019AAMA Fellow & Full Members $810AAMA Affiliate Members $910Licensed Acupuncturists* $910Non-member Physicians** $1,010Medical Students, Residents, and Active Military $610 (Must submit proof of status.)

* Licensed Acupuncturists – CEU/PDA credits pending from NCCAOM for this category.

** 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. Go to www.medicalacu-puncture.org for membership requirements.

EXHIBITSEach year, time is set aside during the Sym-posium for physicians in attendance to meet with suppliers to the medical profession. These exhibitors have a broad range of prod-ucts, but generally have specific relevance to physicians practicing acupuncture.

POSTER PRESENTATIONSThe Academy provides a Poster Presentation opportunity for members to present interest-ing 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.medicalacupunc-ture.org or contact the Academy Offices. See the POSTER Presentation Guidelines.

RESEARCH PAPER COMPETITIONThe Academy sponsors a Research Paper Competition in conjunction with the Sym-posium. 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 partic-ipation, go to www.medicalacupuncture.org or contact the Academy Offices.

CELEBRATORY DINNERJoin us Friday evening, April 12th, with old and new friends, enjoying 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.

SYMPOSIUM SYLLABUSPrint version available.In a commitment to make a better impact on the environment, the Academy Board has arranged to have the Syllabus available in electronic format (flashdrive) as well as avail-

able to download in advance of the meeting. The electronic version will be provided to all delegates. If you wish to purchase a Printed Syllabus, there is a $40 fee. At the meeting, any available print or disk versions will be available for purchase while supplies last.BOARD CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONSunday, April 14, 2019 1:00 pm – 5:00 pmOffered 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.MEMBERSHIP IN THE AAMAThe purpose of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture® is to promote the integration of concepts from traditional and modern forms of acupuncture with Western medical training and thereby synthesize a more comprehensive approach to health care. See membership information and applica-tions at www.medicalacupuncture.org.

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SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATIONEarly Bird Registration closes on JANUARY 29, 2019. 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 29, 2019 BY MAR 12, 2019 AFTER MAR 12, 2019 TOTAL FEEq AAMA Fellow and Full Members $700 ea. $750 ea. $ 810 ea. $ _____________q AAMA Affiliate Members $800 ea. $850 ea. $ 910 ea. $ _____________q Licensed Acupuncturists* $800 ea. $850 ea. $ 910 ea. $ _____________q Non-Member Physicians** $950 ea. $950 ea. $ 1,010 ea. $ _____________q Medical Student, Resident, Active Military $500 ea. $550 ea. $ 610 ea. $ _____________

SYMPOSIUM FEE ENCLOSED $ _____________

PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOPS (Indicate ONLY one choice below.) WORKSHOP FEE ENCLOSED $ _____________Workshop fee: $295.00 each

q I. Pediatrics – The San Jiao and Its Role in Healthy Growth and Development / Stephen Cowan, MDq II. Auricular Causative Approach for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurological Conditions / Nadia Volf, MD, PhDq III. Supportive Care for Cancer Patients / Butch Levy, MDq IV. How to Successfully Incorporate Medical Acupuncture into Your Medical Practice / Nick Kouchis, MD

FRIDAY CELEBRATORY DINNER/ENTERTAINMENT (Cost of dinner is included in the Delegate registration fee - this fee is for GUEST dinner only.)

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 $40 fee.)

q Printed (Additional Cost: $40.00 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 _________________________________________

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES JANUARY 29, 2019, 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 regis-tration desk.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS Requests for re-funds must be in writing and received at the Academy’s office by March 22, 2019. There will be a $75 handling fee assessed for all cancellations. NO refunds will be issued for cancellations received after March 22, 2019. USE ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER APPLICANT

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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.

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* Licensed Acupuncturists - CEU/PDA credits pending from NCCAOM for this category. ** 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.