American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (AAMA)

AAMA Annual Symposium
2022-05-06 - 2022-05-08 | Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, 35 W 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
The Annual Symposium is an educational meeting for 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.
This 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.

Pre-Symposium Workshops
2022-05-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, 35 W 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
The Pre-Symposium workshops are intended to provide a more concentrated learning experience where the faculty can focus on a topic in greater depth, and with more time for practical examples from clinical experiences. They are optional events with separate fee(s).
I: Dr. Tan’s Balance Method Acupuncture in Practice
Eileen Yue-Ling Han, PhD, LAc
II: The Auricular Acupuncture Microsystem: Past, Present, and Future
Nader E. Soliman, MD, FAAMA
III: West Meets East: Simplifying Constitutional Diagnosis and the Future of Constitutional Diagnosis
Jeffrey Meyers, MD, LAc

Medical Acupuncture Core Refresher
2022-05-04 08:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, 35 W 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Medical acupuncture is a collection of diverse practices and principles. The Core Refresher is designed to be a stand-alone summary of the core principles with which a contemporary physician practicing acupuncture should be familiar. While the Medical Acupuncture Review Course does a deep dive into each of the core areas, the Core Refresher provides an interactive, hands-on broad strokes reminder/update utilizing clinical case presentations, as well as relevant point locations and their specific applications, to illustrate core principles.
The NEW Core Refresher will be held in-person, May 5, 2022 at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati, OH.

Medical Acupuncture Review Course
2022-03-18 08:00 - 2022-04-14 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NY
The Medical Acupuncture Review Course has been developed to provide a broad-based refresher course on the major subject matter areas with which a well-trained physician should be familiar. The review course is especially useful as a refresher for those who obtained their acupuncture training some time ago and for those who are seeking an organized review prior to taking the ABMA Board Certification Examination.
The overall objectives of the Medical Acupuncture Review Course are for a participant to be able to:

Analyze and solidify previously acquired knowledge and experience in medical acupuncture
Organize and reinforce understanding of the basic material appropriate for a physician practicing acupuncture in North America
Differentiate and examine participant’s previous studies of certain specialized aspects of acupuncture not always utilized in traditional practice

An Integrative Approach to Low Back Pain and Dysfunction Webinar
2022-03-09 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | NY
An Integrative Approach to Low Back Pain and DysfunctionPresented by: Jay Sandweiss, DO, FAAMA
Attendees will have the opportunity to watch a high resolution professionally produced instructional video featuring Dr. Jay Sandweiss. Following the video Dr. Sandweiss will present a PowerPoint presentation and lecture live, followed by a question and answer session. In this 1-hour video, he introduces participants to the principles and mechanisms behind osteopathic manipulative medicine and how it can work synergistically and effectively for treating pain and dysfunction in the low back, hip, and pelvic regions.This is a special webinar from the AAMA and will differ from the usual AAMA webinar format! Join us for 90-minutes of education. A one-hour pre-recorded video will be made accessible for viewing that includes demonstrations. Then return to engage in 30-minutes of live presentation with Q & A.

Neijing Nature-Based Medicine: Theoretical & Clinical Foundations
2022-02-06 08:00 - 2023-02-06 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NY
The Neijing Nature-Based Medicine: Theory and Foundations One-Year Training Program (Formerly known as Neijing Studies: Theoretical and Clinical Foundations) has been taught and continually refined for over fifteen years. In the course, a variety of teaching approaches are used to capture the best aspects of online learning with in-person traditional mentorship and text-based training. The entire course consists of one year of online learning experience with fourteen days of in-person clinical teaching divided into two clinical retreats.
Developed in collaboration with experts in online medical education, the online lecture series consists of four academic quarters with ten learning modules in each quarter. Each academic quarters covers a a different topic.

The first quarter introduces the basic principles and terms of Chinese medicine by studying the Neijing descriptions of nature and the cosmos.
The second quarter introduces basic clinical principles, including Neijing models of anatomy and physiology.
In the third quarter, basic clinical principles are introduced, such as Neijing needle techniques and diagnostic approaches.
In the fourth quarter, special topics are discussed such as the treatment of emotional diseases and guest-host pathogens and the special concerns of practicing medicine in the time of climate change.

Integrative Manual Approach to Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction Workshop
2022-01-22 - 2022-01-23 | NY
Integrative Manual Approach to Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction
Instructor: Jay Sandweiss, DO, FAAMA
Date: January 22-23, 2022
Location: Team Rehabilitation Training Center
30801 Barrington St.
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Course Fee: $600.00
To attend, contact Team Rehab at continuing.education@team-rehab.com
Course Content Summary:
Lower Extremity
– Principles and applications of Strain and Counterstrain
– Principles and applications of Myofascial Release
– Principles and applications of Muscle Energy Technique
– Principles and applications of Applied Kinesiology
– Artful muscle testing of muscles: Lower Extremity
– Review of the functional anatomy: Lower Extremity
– Postural and motion analysis
– Clinical Pearl for treating patients with knee, skin, calf, ankle, foot, and toe problems
– Hours of “hands on” practice with a partner

The Cord that Binds: Segmental Acupuncture a Multilayer Approach Webinar
2021-12-08 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Presented by Joshua Margolis, LAc
A practical overview of several commonly applied segmental acupuncture methodologies and the segmental anatomy that unifies them. This course will deepen your understanding of how acupuncture works, regardless of preferred acupuncture style.
This hour-long webinar will review the anatomy and embryological development of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems. Therapeutic applications for both internal medicine and pain management will be discussed. Segmental acupuncture approaches for mesodermal derivatives – dermatomal, myotomal and sclerotomal and autonomic regulation for chronic pain conditions and internal medicine conditions will be covered.

A Comparison of French and Chinese Auricular Acupuncture Webinar
2021-11-17 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Presented by Gary Stanton, MD, FAAMA
This presentation will compare French and Chinese ear acupuncture. A brief history of the origins of these techniques will be followed by an overview. Then there will be more specific discussion of their similarities and differences. To be contrasted will be auricular diagnosis involving French biomedical and Chinese traditional approaches, and their associated clinical techniques. Then a comparison of treatment methods including cartographies and methodologies will follow. Finally, 3 illustrative case studies will be discussed.

A Japanese Perspective on Chinese Medicine
2021-10-29 - 2021-10-30 | NY
Presented by Butch Levy, MD
Dates: Friday, October 29 – Saturday, October 30
Location: Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
5 hrs. each day
8:00am – 11:00am
12:00pm – 2:00pm
16 CEU’s available
Our registration link will go live: October 1, 2021
Class Registration Fee: $250
REGISTER EARLY!!! — FEE will increase to $300 on Oct. 16

Applied Kinesiology: Muscle Testing Comes Alive
2021-10-16 - 2021-10-17 | Team Rehabilitation Illinois Training Center, 2250 East Devon Ave, Suite 244, Des Plaines, IL, 60018, United States
Join this hands-on weekend course presented by Jay Sandweiss, DO, FAAMA in October 16-17, 2021. The diagnostic and treatment techniques offered in this workshop allow you to successfully treat difficult patient cases that were previously refractory to your other efforts. This course will take place in the greater Chicago area and is open to physicians, physical therapists, and other allied health professionals.
Estimated CEU’s – 13 (This program is currently sponsored by Team Rehabilitation Services, Inc. A physical therapy based company.)

9:00 am – 5:30pm on Saturday: October 16, 2021
9:00 am – 4:30pm on Sunday: October 17, 2021 Contact Dr. Sandweiss with questions
Office 734-995-1880, mobile 734-276-7573.
www.doctorjaysandweiss.com
To Register: continuing.education@team-rehab.com

An Integrative Approach to the Cervical Spine Webinar
2021-09-22 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | NY
Presented by: Jay Sandweiss, DO, FAAMA
Attendees will learn how to manually muscle test the major muscles affecting the cervical spine region. Attendees will learn osteopathic manipulative medicine techniques for identifying somatic dysfunctions in the cervical spine region. This could include facet joint restrictions, myofascial restrictions, and muscle spindle-cell dysfunctions affecting the gamma loop. By acquiring these new skillsets of muscle testing and osteopathic manipulation techniques the attendee will have additional treatment approaches to offer their patients. Finally, attendees will learn specific effective acupuncture points for treating pain and dysfunction in the cervical spine.
NOTE: This is a special webinar from the AAMA and will differ from the usual AAMA webinar format! Join us for 90-minutes of education. A one-hour pre-recorded video will be made accessible for viewing that includes demonstrations. Then return to engage in 30-minutes of live presentation with Q & A.

Comprehensive Training Course on Herbal Medicine for Physicians (Stage B)
2021-09-18 - 2021-09-20 | Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront, San Francisco, United States
Instructors: Tsun-Nin Lee, M.D., Chun-Su Yuan, M.D., Ph.D., and APR faculty
This 3-day program is designed to consolidate the knowledge gained during Stage A, converting theoretical and factual knowledge into practical applications in day-to-day patient care.

The Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Program
2021-09-17 - 2021-09-19 | NY
Newly revised format – The Program is a one year, part-time comprehensive training for licensed acupuncturists, physicians, and students of Asian Medicine. Read what graduates say at the bottom of this page.
Instructors: Neil Gumenick, M.Ac., L.Ac., Eliot Ivanhoe, MD, M.Ac., Hilary Skellon, M.Ac., L.Ac.
Sponsor: Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture
8 online and 2 in-person monthly weekend modules (Santa Monica, CA)
CA Category 1 CEUs and PDAs pending approval
Dates: Sept. 17-19, 2021, Oct. 16-17, Nov. 20-21, Dec. 18-19, Jan. 14-16, 2022,
Feb. 19-20, Mar. 19-20, Apr. 23-24, May 22-23, Aug. 19-21
Click here to complete an application.

Comprehensive Training Course on Acupuncture for Physicians (Phase 2)
2021-09-17 - 2021-09-26 | Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront, San Francisco, United States
Instructors: Tsun-Nin Lee, M.D. and APR faculty
This course will cover the practical aspects in the management of painful as well as non-painful conditions and include a minimum of 100 clinical hours.

COVID-19 Rapid De-Stress Protocol (CRDP); Enhancements and Elaborations Webinar
2021-09-08 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Presented by: David Groopman, MD, FAAMA; Nick Kouchis, MD, DABMA; Mitch Elkiss, DO, FAAMA; Ali Safayan, MD
In this webinar, we will describe our experience with the CRDP over the past year. We will invite the experiences of any participants who have used the CRDP. We will review some reports from the field. We will offer new elaborations to the basic ear treatment (ATP) for enhanced effects in the mitigation of extraordinary stress. We will introduce personalization techniques for the basic head and limb points (Calming and Centering technique). We will discuss needle alternatives for subset populations.

Medical Acupuncture for Physicians (Clinical Two)
2021-08-20 - 2021-08-22 | NY
Medical Acupuncture for Physicians – 300-Hour Course
Instructors: Joseph Helms, MD and HMI faculty
Medical Acupuncture for Physicians is a comprehensive program that teaches acupuncture applications for both primary care and pain management clinical problems. By the conclusion of the course you will be prepared with a wide spectrum of medical acupuncture techniques.

Perioperative Acupuncture Program: Tips, Tricks, and Lessons Learned Webinar
2021-08-11 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Presented by: Stephanie Cheng, MD, DABMA
DESCRIPTION:
Integrative health therapies are gaining popularity with increasing numbers of patients expecting to be offered non-pharmacologic options when seeking treatment. The Joint Commission requires hospitals to offerings nonpharmacologic pain relief options, but despite this mandate, integrative health practices are rarely routinely incorporated into perioperative care. Join Stephanie Cheng, MD, DABMA for an insightful discussion of her experience incorporating acupuncture intraoperatively as part of a multimodal analgesia regimen. During this webinar, she will speak to implementation of a perioperative acupuncture program, how to identify potential roadblocks as well as highlighting the evidence that supports its usage. Q&A to follow.

One Needle Technique (ONT) Below the Diaphragm, PLUS Webinar
2021-07-07 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Presented by: Mitch Elkiss, DO, FAAMA
Principles of One Needle Technique as applied to the hip, knee, ankle, and lower back. Description of Chinese Scalp Acupuncture (CSA) as One Needle Technique. Discussion of the use of Windows of the Sky points as a further example of utilizing the principles of ONT to achieve better patient outcomes.

34th ICMART World Medical Acupuncture Hybrid Congress
2021-07-02 - 2021-07-04 | NY
All ICMART congresses are well known for their high scientific standards and are great social events. They are a great opportunity to get the newest developments on scientific acupuncture, related techniques, research and clinical practice.
This year we continue with great keynote lectures, workshops and clinical cases from outstanding speakers who will join the congress. We also promote lectures in small groups so people will have the chance to get in touch and brainstorming.
The Congress will take place as a hybrid event, combining online and physical participation.

ABMA Board Examination
2021-06-27 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Sheraton Suites 6501 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL, Sheraton Suites 6501 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
* Board eligibility required!
Examination Requirement

Applicants 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.
The 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.
Applicants 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.
All 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.
Applicants, 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.
Applicants 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.
Applicants 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.
Individuals who fail an examination may apply for admissibility for re-examination during any subsequent examination period. Fees for re-examination are $500.

SAR 2021 Virtual Research Conference
2021-06-14 08:00 - 2021-06-17 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
SAR’s 2021 conference was organized around the theme of Roles and Relevance of Traditional East Asian Medicine as it relates to our current world environment. To our knowledge, this conference was the first acupuncture and TEAM research forum focused on the current global viral pandemic. These unprecedented and complex times necessitate a diverse audience that can inspire innovative thinking and new approaches to this challenge.
Sponsor: University of Michigan Department of Anesthesiology and Program in Integrative Medicine
Credit hours: 12.5 PDA points

VAS Auricular Medicine Workshop (Summer)
2021-06-12 - 2021-06-13 | Soliman, 15245 Shady Grove Road, Suite 390 (South Tower), Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Presented by: Nader Soliman, MD
This workshop of small groups of practitioners is designed to sharpen your knowledge of auricular medicine techniques. Participants will practice the vascular autonomic signal (VAS) to advance their capabilities to use it for the purpose of energetic evaluation and treatment.

Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium 2021
2021-06-04 - 2021-06-07 | NY
More than 30 online presentations covering clinical applications of botanical medicine, including Friday intensive with Jason Miller, DACM on collaborative oncology, three panel discussions, online medicine-making classes and in-person herb walks and field studies (safety guidelines permitting).

Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Beginning the Journey Virtual Seminar
2021-05-22 - 2021-05-23 | NY
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Beginning the Journey™
Presented by: Neil R. Gumenick, M.Ac. (UK), L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
The seminar will cover:
~ The mental & spiritual levels of the Five-Elements, Twelve Officials, & specific acupuncture points
~ Diagnosing the needs of the mind and spirit
~ How this system addresses physical pain and illness
~ Clinical interaction with patients
~ Rapport skills and patient management
~ Pulse diagnosis within the Classical Five-Element System
~ Detecting and resolving life-threatening energetic blocks
~ Treatment planning

Classical 5-Element Acupuncture Beginning the Journey Webinar
2021-05-22 - 2021-05-23 | NY
Presented by:
Professor Neil R. Gumenick, M.Ac. (UK), LAc, Dipl. Ac.
Mary McCullough, BS, MSOM, LAc
The seminar will cover:
~ The mental & spiritual levels of the Five-Elements, Twelve Officials, & specific acupuncture points
~ Diagnosing the needs of the mind and spirit
~ How this system addresses physical pain and illness
~ Clinical interaction with patients
~ Rapport skills and patient management
~ Pulse diagnosis within the Classical Five-Element System
~ Detecting and resolving life-threatening energetic blocks
~ Treatment planning

Medical Acupuncture for Physicians (Clinical One)
2021-05-21 - 2021-05-23 | NY

Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT)
2021-05-15 - 2021-05-16 | Soliman, 15245 Shady Grove Road, Suite 390 (South Tower), Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Presented by: Nader Soliman, MD

One Needle
One Treatment

Used to treat:

Food allergy
Drug allergy
Environmental allergy

AAMA Online Review Course
2021-05-07 08:00 - 2021-06-03 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NY
FACULTY: Mitchell Elkiss, DO, FAAMA; Tate Kauffman, MD; Bradley T. Lawrence, MD, FAAMA; Joseph Walker III, MD, DABMA
The overall objectives of the Medical Acupuncture Review Course are for a participant to be able to:

Analyze and solidify previously acquired knowledge and experience in medical acupuncture
Organize and reinforce understanding of the basic material appropriate for a physician practicing acupuncture in North America
Differentiate and examine participant’s previous studies of certain specialized aspects of acupuncture not always utilized in traditional practice

The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture® designates this live internet activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Register by April 16, 2021, and save!

AAMA Virtual Symposium
2021-04-30 - 2021-05-02 | NY
The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture is delighted to present an all new Symposium – it’s gone VIRTUAL! Our event is 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.
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 sessions useful to their medical practices.
