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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Annual AAMA Symposium will be held April 23-26\, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center in Denver\, CO. The theme of the meeting is Acupuncture Intelligence-the Original AI: Modern Medicine Rooted in Ancient Wisdom. \nThe program will focus on a diverse array of topics that are of interest to health care professionals engaged in\, or interested in\, incorporating medical acupuncture in their practice. The program includes three days of morning plenary presentations\, and afternoons feature concurrent workshops on relevant topics. \nA number of popular annual events will return for the meeting. These include the Founders Lecture\, Poster Presentation session and plenty of opportunities for networking with colleagues and exhibit companies.
URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/2026-annual-symposium/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center\, 7800 E Tufts Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Course,Symposium
ORGANIZER;CN="AAMA":MAILTO:info@medicalacupuncture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260426T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102812
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SUMMARY:2026 ABMA Exam
DESCRIPTION:* Board eligibility required! \nExamination Requirement \n\nApplicants who have submitted an Application for Certification documenting that the applicant has met the education requirement established by the ABMA will receive notice of eligibility to sit for the written Board examination.\nThe written examination will be conducted in the Spring each year at the Annual Symposium and at such additional times during the year as may be determined by the ABMA.\nApplicants who have passed the Proficiency Examination offered by the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture prior to May 15\, 2000\, have met the examination process requirement of the ABMA.\nAll applicants desiring to sit for the examination must meet the educational requirements as set forth above. Applications must be received not less than 30 days prior to the date of any examination offering to allow sufficient time for the Board to review and accept the application if the applicant intends to sit for that examination. All Applicants for Certification who have been accepted by the Board will receive notice of each examination offering.\nApplicants\, whose acupuncture training was in a program not pre-approved by the ABMA\, may be required to submit to an oral interview to determine the adequacy of training. Organizing\, scheduling and completing the interview and evaluation following the interview may require more than 75 days and thus such applicants should plan accordingly in scheduling which examination to sit for.\nApplicants desiring to withdraw from an examination must submit a written request to withdraw not later than 30 days before the scheduled examination. A refund of $250\, ($500 examination fee less a $250 administrative fee)\, will be provided for those who have provided the appropriate notice. No refund will be provided for withdrawals less than 30 days prior to the scheduled examination or for candidates who fail to appear for the examination.\nApplicants shall have two years from the time of notification of eligibility to take the examination. Failure to take the examination within the two-year period will result in loss of exam eligibility and forfeiture of all fees paid. Applicants will need to submit an up dated application\, with all appropriate fees in effect at that time\, to reapply for eligibility to take the examination.\nIndividuals who fail an examination may apply for admissibility for re-examination during any subsequent examination period. Fees for re-examination are $500.
URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/2026-abma-exam/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center\, 7800 E Tufts Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exam
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SUMMARY:Member Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Designed to help you make the most of your membership. \nJoin AAMA Past President\, Donna Pittman\, MD\, for a 30 minute\, interactive session designed to connect\, answer questions\, exchange information and engage in discussions about medical acupuncture. \nDuring this session\, you’ll: \n\nLearn about the benefits and resources available to you as a member\nReceive some practice management tips\nMeet key association staff and AAMA leaders\nDiscover how to get involved and make the most of your membership\n\nDate: Thursday\, May 28\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT \nWhether you have recently completed your acupuncture training or have been practicing for a few years\, this Town Hall is a great opportunity to connect and explore all that your membership has to offer.
URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/member-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Town Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="AAMA":MAILTO:info@medicalacupuncture.org
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SUMMARY:The Dance of Diagnosis and Treatment in Acupuncture: Utilizing Tools from Manual Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Daniel Bensky\, DO\, and Jay Sandweiss\, DO \nThe course has been approved for 20 hours of CEU for acupuncturists and 17.5 hours of CME for physicians. \nCourse Description:\nAs the esteemed clinician (and mentor of Dr. Sandweiss) George Goodheart\, D.C. has said\, “Diagnose what is needed; provide what is needed\, and observe the results.” In this workshop Dr. Sandweiss and Bensky will share approaches that do just that for acupuncture focused practices. Including precise muscle testing as developed with Applied Kinesiology\, the use of Counterstrain and Myofascial release applied to acupuncture points\, and tools from Engaging Vitality such as Qi Signal Assessment and Channel Listening. These techniques can be used in a wide variety of circumstances and are particularly helpful for subacute or chronic issues\, particularly of the musculoskeletal structure. \nGOALS & OBJECTIVES:\n\nLearn how to think about acupuncture treatment as a “call and response” process with a recurrent back and forth between diagnosis\, treatment\, and result.\nLearn specific mental and physical techniques derived from manual medicine to aid with this process\, including muscle testing\, qi signal assessment\, and listening to the channels.\nHave a good sense of how these specific techniques will be of use in your own practice.\n\n**All the above Learning Objectives are intended to enhance the diagnostic and treatment skills of health professionals whose licenses allow them to practice acupuncture.
URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/the-dance-of-diagnosis-and-treatment-in-acupuncture-utilizing-tools-from-manual-medicine/
LOCATION:Dominican University\, Edgehill Mansion - First Floor - Garden Room\, 50 Acacia Ave.\, San Rafael\, California\, 94901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
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SUMMARY:39th ICMART World Medical Acupuncture Congress
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together physicians\, researchers\, and practitioners\, the congress will provide a unique platform to explore the latest developments in medical acupuncture\, traditional medicine\, and integrative therapeutic approaches. \nThrough plenary lectures\, symposia\, workshops\, and poster sessions\, participants will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge\, present their research\, and discuss future directions in the field. Istanbul\, a city where East meets West\, offers an inspiring setting for this international gathering. \nWith its rich history\, vibrant culture\, and dynamic scientific community\, the city provides the perfect atmosphere for both academic exchange and professional networking. The congress will also include special sessions for young researchers\, scientific awards\, and interactive workshops\, encouraging the next generation of experts in acupuncture and related techniques. \nMORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/39th-icmart-world-medical-acupuncture-congress/
LOCATION:İstanbul Polat Renaissance Hotel\, Yeşilyurt\, Sahil Yolu Cd. No:2\, 34149 Bakırköy\, Istanbul\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Education Course,Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271209
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SUMMARY:Fast and Effective Techniques for Acupuncturists:
DESCRIPTION:Fast and Effective Techniques for Acupuncturists: Integrating Manual Muscle Testing\, Applied Kinesiology\, and Osteopathic Manipulation to Manage Musculoskeletal Problems and Optimize Motor Function \nCourse Instructor: Jay Sandweiss\, DO\, FAAMA \nThis course offers attendees an opportunity to learn Applied Kinesiology and how to integrate manual muscle testing with osteopathic techniques into an acupuncture treatment. Dr. Jay Sandweiss is an osteopathic physician with over 47 years of experience integrating acupuncture and osteopathic treatment strategies. Applied Kinesiology is a method of precise muscle testing to determine the pattern of neuromuscular inhibition present in persistent musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions. Students will learn to identify inhibited muscles and to correlate this muscle dysfunction with a particular acupuncture meridian and treatment approach. \nCourse Objectives:  \n\nIdentify meridian imbalances using MU points combined with manual muscle testing.\nIdentify meridian imbalances using radial artery pulse points with manual muscle testing.\nEvaluate for the presence of segmental level somatic dysfunctions that are present at the precise location of back SHU points and learn fast effective treatments for resolving those dysfunctions.\nDistinguish specific major muscle groups that are correlated with specific acupuncture meridians (e.g. PSOAS muscle relationship to the kidney meridian).\nApply a muscle dance sequence that follows the 24-hour clock RONG cycle demonstrating the kinesiology movements of each of those muscles and the corresponding manual muscle test for that muscle group.\nApply multiple osteopathic manipulation techniques for releasing specific acupuncture points and their associated channels\n\n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/fast-and-effective-techniques-for-acupuncturists/
LOCATION:The Julius Prague\, Senovážné nám. 3\, 110 00 Nové Město\, Prague\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:Education Course
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