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
* 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
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.
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
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,
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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,
