DEEPEN YOUR THEORY. SHARPEN YOUR … divergent and 8 extraordinary meridians. This is a unique opportunity for participants to benefit from the knowledge and expertise of Nadia Volf,

The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture® Proudly Sponsors The 29th Annual AAMA SymposiumApril 6th through 9th, 2017 | Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

DEEPEN YOUR THEORY. SHARPEN YOUR PRACTICE.

2017 SYMPOSIUM FACULTY INTRODUCTION

SYMPOSIUM OBJECTIVES

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 wide variety of styles and topics covered in this year’s symposium include: osteopathic techniques with acupuncture; auricular acupuncture; Master Tung’s Magic Points; pediatric acupuncture and shonishin; neuroanatomic acupuncture; veterinary acupuncture; TCM acupuncture in pregnancy; laser acupuncture; five-phase pediatric acupuncture; holistic approaches to chronic illness; Vietnamese contributions to European acupuncture; differently informed approaches to acupuncture in pain management, Han electroacupuncture; and current acupuncture research.

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 background 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.

ACCREDITATIONThe 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.

MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE REVIEW COURSEThe Academy will offer the Medical Acupuncture Review Course on Tuesday and

Wednesday, April 4-5, prior to the start of the Symposium. The Review Course will meet from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 4 and from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm on Wednesday, April 5. The ABMA Board Certification Examination will be offered on Sunday, April 9 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 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.

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STEVEN K.H. AUNG, MDClinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry; Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health; Faculties of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

CHIN CHAN, MDGeneral Secretary, International Council of Medical Acupuncture & Related Techniques; Federal Treasurer, Australian Medical Acupuncture College; President, Australian Medical Acupuncture College; Queensland Bundall Clinic; Bundall, Australia

LAURA BOWMAN, MD, DABMASymposium Chair; Metro Acupuncture; Atlanta, Georgia

REMY COEYTAUX, MD, PhDTreasurer/Board of Directors, Society of Acupuncture Research; Associate Professor, Department of Community & Family Medicine, Duke Clinical Research Institute; Duke University School of Medicine; Durham, North Carolina

STEPHEN 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 York

FREDA DREHER, MD, FAAMA Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth; Clinical Preceptor teaching acupuncture to physicians; Helms Medical Institute, Berkeley, CA; Private Clinical Practice; West Lebanon, New Hampshire

THOMAS ETGES, MDPreceptor, Helms Medical Institute; Medical Acupuncture, Owner, Tom Etges, MD, LLC; Integrative Family Medicine, Medical Acupuncture, Prolotherapy; Eugene, Oregon

LEONID FERDMAN, MDInstructor, Acupuncture Scientique IUD; Paris, France

JOSEPH M. HELMS, MD, FAAMADirector, Helms Medical Institute (HMI); Founding President, American Academy of Medical Acupuncture; Berkeley, California

SUSAN JOHNSON, LAcTeacher of Master Tung’s Magic Points; Private Acupuncture Practice; Santa Cruz, California

ANGELICA KOKKALIS OMD, LAcBoard Member, Indiana Association of Integrative Therapies; Private Practice; West Lafayette, Indiana

JIANG-TI KONG, MD, DABMAInstructor, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine; Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto, California

RAVEN LANG, OMD, LAcInstructor in subjects as diverse as the politics and history of women’s health, parenting, the science and art of obstetrics, and pediatrics; Santa Cruz, California

DAVID MILLER, MD, LAcSymposium Vice-Chair; Chicago, Illinois

VITALY NAPADOW, PhD, LAcDepartment of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital; Assistant Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School; Charlestown, Massachusetts

JOHN C. REED, MD, MDivMidAtlantic Permanente Medical Group, Maryland; Formerly Clinical Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Center for Integrative Medicine; Shamanic Counseling Practice in Development; Baltimore, Maryland

NARDA ROBINSON, DO, DVM, FAAMAPresident/CEO, CuraCore Integrative Medicine and Education Center; Fort Collins, Colorado

JAY SANDWEISS, DO, FAAMAOsteopathic Medicine; Ann Arbor, Michigan

NADIA VOLF, MD, PhDFounder, Director, Professor, Acupuncture Program, Medical School, Paris XI University; Paris, France

BONNIE WRIGHT, DVM, DACVAAFort Collins Veterinary Emergency and Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Collins, Colorado

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Learning objectives for physicians attending the Symposium General Sessions. Physicians will be able to:

• Review evidence-based approaches to neuroanatomic acupuncture that cross species, and identify similarities and differences between human and veterinary medical acupuncture and determine ways that shared knowledge benefits both domains;

• Identify evidence identifying patients who are likely to respond to acupuncture and how to apply that knowledge in your practice;

• Describe pediatric conditions such as Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in terms of the Five Phases Model and discuss their management accordingly;

• Discuss the impact of acupuncture on the immune system, immune response, and immunomodulation;

• Use acupuncture appropriately in the support of pregnancy and post-partum care;

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PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP IPrinciples and Applications of Osteopathic Manipulation for Medical Acupuncturists: A Dozen and More Treatment Techniques to Use Monday Morning

Workshop led by Jay Sandweiss, DO, FAAMA. Dr. Sandweiss will present his favorite “Hands-on” treatment techniques for relieving pain and dysfunction of common conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pelvic, sacral, upper and lower extremities regions. These treatments may be used before or after acupuncture to increase the successful resolution of pain, weakness and dysfunction. These time-tested treatments can stand alone without acupuncture application. Drawing on his 38 years of clinical experience, Dr. Sandweiss will treat attendees to many clinical pearls in a relaxed, playful atmosphere of learning.

PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP IIAuricular Causative Diagnosis: Approach for the Treatmenet of Acute and Chronic Locomotor Conditions

Workshop led by Nadia Volf, MD, PhD and Leonid Ferdman, MD. Practical workshop allows participants to follow Nadia Volf in complete treatment of patients (voluntary participants).

Started by auricular diagnosis, the analysis of visual marks on auricular points indicating the patient’s symptoms and manipulations to identify their cause.

Once identified, the fragility in the internal organ leading to the development of the disease and finding the explanation of its development, Dr. Volf establishes an individualized treatment strategy for each patient, incorporating ear and body points. Dr. Volf will explain a detailed therapeutic approach and will perform the treatment. According to the level of the pathology, the treatment may include the primary meridians, but also tendino-muscular, divergent and 8 extraordinary meridians.

This is a unique opportunity for participants to benefit from the knowledge and expertise of Nadia Volf, to allow them to apply these knowledges to their own patients.

Learning Objectives. At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to...

• Map auricular points and their interactions;

• Recognize the visual marks and find the inner cause of the symptom’s development;

• Treat effectively symptoms according to their inner cause with ear and body acupuncture points in different levels: symptomatic, immunity and constitutional (genetic);

• Identify and prevent the fragility of the body and treat it before the onset of disease.

PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP IIIMaster Tung’s Magic Points

Workshop led by Susan Johnson, LAc. The primary goal of this eight hour course is to provide medical acupuncturists with an understanding of the energetics employed when using Master Tung’s Magic Points. Ms. Johnson will present a brief history of Tung’s Point system and a selection of some of the most commonly used points for daily clinical use. Following this class, participants will be able to utilize the points discussed, immediately, in their own clinical setting. In this introductory course, a variety of Ms. Johnson’s favorite points in Master Tung’s system are presented in depth, with precise anatomical location, operative theory, indications, and crystal-clear digital video footage. These seminars are designed for both beginning and advanced practitioners.


• Summarize history of Tung’s Magic Points in the USA;

PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOP IVPediatric Acupuncture and Shonishin

Workshop led by Raven Lang, OMD, LAc. Shonishin is a pediatric method developed in Japan, which is based upon TCM theories from 2000 years ago. It first came into practice in the 17th century, but in the last 75 years has become the main treatment for children throughout Japan. In North America it has been utilized in family practices or in a practice specializing in pediatrics. This form of acupuncture is baby and child friendly, and is easy to administer.

When a child is well, they receive shonishin once per month. When there is a problem, weekly treatments are usually adequate until the adjustments and changes are made and corrected. When a problem is acute, treatment can be performed daily.

Shonishin is used for maintenance of wellness, prevention of disease, and also for conditions of disharmony, illness, or pathology. Treatment will stimulate the immune system by stimulating endorphin production in the body, which in turn stimulates healing. It also addresses the spirit and gives a general wellness feeling to the child.

Shonishin is normally given with a series of tools that are used for a rhythmic rubbing, tapping, bleeding, and scratching along meridians or in areas of the body such as the lungs, stomach, Ming Men or Dantian. Needle insertion is also part of shonishin, but treatment is often done without any insertion. If a needle is used, it is a very thin gauge.

This form of acupuncture can be used from birth until the child is ready for regular acupuncture treatments.


• Give Shonishin to children of all ages and understand the techniques for tonification or sedation.

• Determine if the child needs acupuncture needles and know how to administer them with ease.

• Teach the parents proactive skills to strengthen the child and to augment the medicine between visits to the doctor’s office. You will learn how to instruct parents with simple daily techniques to do for each child, and to ward off common problems with age-old common sense relationships to weather, diet, and lifestyle.

• Common pediatric problems such as ear infections, coughs, lowered immunity, skin, and problems in appetite, digestion, and elimination will be thoroughly addressed.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017

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

David Miller, MD, LAc

7:30 am – 5:00 pmREGISTRATION

7:30 am – 8:00 amCONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:00 am – 5:30 pm ALL WORKSHOPS ARE CONCURRENT

10:00 am – 10:15 am REFRESHMENT BREAK

12:00 pm – 1:30 pmLUNCH ON YOUR OWN

3:30 pm – 3:45 pmREFRESHMENT BREAK

6:00 pm – 7:00 pmWELCOME RECEPTION

• Review the history of ICMART and the importance of the relationships of world-wide medical acupuncture organizations;

• Examine the common diagnoses seen in a typical “week in the life” of an acupuncture practitioner, and practical approaches to those problems;

• Discuss the relationship of neuroimaging in neuropathic pain and carpal tunnel syndrome and outcomes of interventions;

• Identify the ways to see the underlying spiritual issues that present in the course of medical acupuncture practice;

• Use five element and systematic correspondence theories to observe clues to the hidden stories behind chronic illness;

• Review useful extracts from the Sino-Franco-Viet tradition of acupuncture that has heavily influenced European acupuncture in the 20th century, particularly pearls and background concepts delivered by Nguyen Van Nghi during 50 years of teaching in France;

• Describe the mechanisms of laser acupuncture and learn about the risks and benefits of this modality and learn how to apply laser acupuncture clinically;

• Review current clinical trials and pain management, and how to apply those insights in your clinical practice;

• Discuss the use of holistic principles in the management of pain in patients;

• Review the rationale and application of Han electroacupuncture techniques. Biomedical physiology concepts.


• Define and describe Somatic Dysfunction;

• Define and describe the concept of motion barriers;

• Review the functional anatomy of the axial skeleton, cranium, and extremities;

• Review the principles of spinal motion;

• Practice palpatory exercises to locate restricted body regions;

• Practice manual techniques to release restricted areas;

• Learn manual muscle tests that evaluate local joint mechanics and muscle inhibition;

• Explain and demonstrate how medical acupuncturists can integrate manual techniques with acupuncture.

• Review the use of The Nine Stars of the Magic Square and how we can use it to help with the selection of points within Tung’s acupuncture system for structural issues and pain;

• Discuss the seven operative theories involved in the proper use of Tung’s Magic Points: opposite-side needling technique, Dao Ma or Back Horse technique, active qi-moving technique, five element relationships, guiding points, I-Ching relationships and bleeding techniques;

• Utilize a variety of points and point patterns from Tung’s system of points, including: point location, operative theory, indications, needling techniques, contraindications and a digital video presentation of location and technique for every point presented.

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AAMA 29TH ANNUAL MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE SYMPOSIUM — GENERAL EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2017SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2017

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— Symposium Chair — Laura Bowman, MD, DABMA

7:00 am – 5:30 pmREGISTRATION

7:00 am – 7:45 amCONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

7:45 am – 8:00 amOPENING AND WELCOME 29th Annual AAMA Symposium

Thomas Burgoon, DO, AAMA President Laura C. Bowman, MD, DABMA, Symposium Chair

8:00 am – 9:00 amSaving Lives with Acupuncture and Related Techniques across SpeciesNarda Robinson, DO, DVM, FAAMA; Bonnie Wright, DVM, DACVAA

9:00 am – 10:00 amIdentifying Patients who are Most Likely to Respond to Acupuncture: What Does the Evidence tell Us?

Remy Coeytaux, MD, PhD

10:00 am – 10:30 amREFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

10:30 am – 11:30 amPediatrics and the Five Phases of Attention Deficit Disorder

Stephen Cowan, MD

11:30 am – 12:30 pmAcupuncture and Immunomodulation

Nadia Volf, MD, PhD and Leonid Ferdman, MD

12:30 pm – 1:30 pmGROUP LUNCHEON

1:30 pm – 3:30 pmCONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPSWORKSHOP ANeuroanatomic and Myofascial Principles of Successful Therapy: Clinical PearlsNarda Robinson, DO, DVM, FAAMA; Bonnie Wright, DVM, DACVAA

WORKSHOP B DIY (do it yourself) Research to Identify Which of Your Patients Responded Best to Your Care


WORKSHOP C Pediatrics and The Five Phases of Healthy Development

Stephen Cowan, MD

WORKSHOP D Acupuncture for Pregnancy and Post-partum Care

Raven Lang, OMD, LAc

3:30 pm – 4:00 pmREFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

4:00 pm – 6:00 pmCONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP A (continued)Neuroanatomic and Myofascial Principles of Successful Therapy: Clinical PearlsNarda Robinson, DO, DVM, FAAMA; Bonnie Wright, DVM, DACVAA

WORKSHOP B (continued)DIY (do it yourself) Research to Identify Which of Your Patients Responded Best to Your Care


WORKSHOP C (continued) Pediatrics and The Five Phases of Healthy Development

Stephen Cowan, MD

WORKSHOP D (continued) Acupuncture for Pregnancy and Post-partum Care

Raven Lang, OMD, LAc

6:15 pm – 10:00 pmSYMPOSIUM DINNER AND CELEBRATION

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

Steven KH Aung, MD, OMD, PhD

7:00 am – 7:45 amCONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS

8:00 am – 9:00 amICMART History and Current Directions

Chin Chan, MD

9:00 am – 9:45 amNeuroimaging Acupuncture Effects for Neuropathic Pain and the Role of Objective Outcomes in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Vitaly Napadow, PhD, LAc


10:15 am – 11:15 amJOSEPH M. HELMS FOUNDERS’ LECTUREAcupuncture for Healing Ceremonies in the Garden of Spirit

John C. Reed, MD, MDiv

11:15 am – 12:00 pmAAMA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

12:00 pm – 1:30 pmLUNCH ON YOUR OWN

1:30 pm – 3:30 pmCONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPSWORKSHOP A A Week in the Life of an Acupuncture Physician

Chin Chan, MD

WORKSHOP B Practical Spiritual Care: Using Narrative Medicine to Elicit the Hidden Poetry of Chronic Illness and Recovery


WORKSHOP C French Traditions. French Pearls.

Joseph M. Helms, MD, FAAMA; Freda Dreher, MD, FAAMA; and Thomas Etges, MD

WORKSHOP D Laser Therapy in Acupuncture Practice: Principles and Practice of Healing with Light

Narda Robinson, DO, DVM, FAAMA

WORKSHOP E Free Paper Session. Scholarly papers submitted by members.

3:30 pm – 4:00 pmREFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

4:00 pm-6:00 pmCONCURRENT WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP A (continued)A Week in the Life of an Acupuncture Physician

Chin Chan, MDWORKSHOP B Practical Spiritual Care: Intuition and Healing Insights


WORKSHOP C (continued)French Traditions. French Pearls.

Joseph M. Helms, MD, FAAMA; Freda Dreher, MD, FAAMA; and Thomas Etges, MD

WORKSHOP D (continued)Laser Therapy in Acupuncture Practice: Principles and Practice of Healing with Light

Narda Robinson, DO, DVM, FAAMA

6:15 pm – 7:30 pmPOSTER PRESENTATIONS | WINE & CHEESE RECEPTIONCALLIGRAPHYThe Art of Healing. AAMA Fundraising Event.

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

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


7:00 am – 7:45 amCONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS

7:45 am – 8:30 amAAMA RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATION

8:30 am – 9:30 amAcupuncture Clinical Trials and Pain Management

Jiang-Ti Kong, MD, DABMA


10:00 am – 11:00 amAcupuncture Beyond Needles: Treating the Six Senses


11:00 am – 12:00 pmProfessor Han Ji Sheng Contribution to Acupuncture

Angelica Kokkalis OMD, LAc

12:00 pm – 1:00 pmGROUP LUNCHEON

1:00 pm – 3:00 pmCONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP A Applying Insights from Current Clinical Trials

Jiang-Ti Kong, MD, DABMA

WORKSHOP B From Hurting to Healing: Pain Management through the Use of Clinical Acupuncture


WORKSHOP C Hands on with the Han Protocols

Angelica Kokkalis, OMD, LAc

3:00 pm – 3:15 pmREFRESHMENT BREAK

3:15 pm – 5:00 pmCONCURRENT CLINICAL WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP A (continued)Applying Insights from Current Clinical Trials

Jiang-Ti Kong, MD, DABMAWORKSHOP B (continued)From Hurting to Healing: Pain Management through the Use of Clinical Acupuncture

Steven KH Aung, MD, OMD, PhDWORKSHOP C (continued)Hands on with the Han Protocols

Angelica Kokkalis, OMD, LAc

1:00 pm – 5:00 pmBOARD 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.

5:00 pmSYMPOSIUM ADJOURNS

HOTEL RESERVATIONS DEADLINE MARCH 12, 2017

Make your reservations at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown.

Call 1.888.317.0197 for reservations. Don’t miss this Symposium!

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ABOUT THE WYNDHAM GRAND PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN AND HOW TO MAKE RESERVATIONS

The Academy has negotiated a block of rooms at the specially discounted rate of $175/night (single/double). To reserve a room at that rate, call 1.888.317.0197, or the hotel’s direct number 412.391.4600, and be sure to mention the AAMA Symposium. You must make your reservation by March 12, 2017, (or when our block of rooms sells out, whichever comes first) in order to get the discounted rate.

GENERALINFORMATION

HOW TO REGISTERIN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEES, REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT IN FULL MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 23, 2017. Registration forms received after January 23, 2017, will be charged the regular fees. Registra tions received after March 6, 2017, will be charged the late reservation 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 27, 2017. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after March 27, 2017.

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 and Entertainment. All fees payable in U.S. Dollars.

PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOPSFee – $295 each

SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION FEESEarly Bird Registration (Available for AAMA Members only) Received by January 23, 2017

AAMA Fellow and Full Members $690

AAMA Affiliate Members $790

Non-members $940 (includes cost of 1 year Affiliate membership*)

Medical Students, Residents And Active Military $490 (Must submit proof of status.)

Regular Registration Received by March 6, 2017



Non-members $940 (includes cost of 1 year Affiliate membership*)

Medical Students, Residents and Active Military $540 (Must submit proof of status.)

Late Registration Received after March 6, 2017



Non-members $1,000 (includes cost of 1 year Affiliate membership*)

Medical Students, Residents and Active Military $600 (Must submit proof of status.)

*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.medicalacupuncture.org for membership requirements.

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 disk format (CD/DVD), as well as available for download in advance of the meeting. The disk version will be provided to all delegates. If you wish to purchase printed Syllabus, there is a $30 fee. At the meeting, any avail-able print or disk versions will be available for purchase while supplies last.

EXHIBITSEach year time is set aside during the Sym-posium for attending physicians to meet with suppliers to the medical profession, particu-larly practicing physician acupuncturists.

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 7th 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 registra-tion form.

BOARD CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONSunday, April 9, 2017 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 appli-cations at www.medicalacupuncture.org.

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DEEPEN YOUR THEORY. SHARPEN YOUR … divergent and 8 extraordinary meridians. This is a unique opportunity for participants to benefit from the knowledge and expertise of Nadia Volf,