Wednesday, December 10, 2026
8:00 pm ET, 7:00 pm CT, 5:00 pm PT
Grand Rounds – December 10
Presented By
Case Presenter: Stephen Godar
Panelists: Michael Freedman, MD, FAAMA and Norman Zavela, MD, FAAMA- REGISTER
1-Hour Live Webcast
Grand Rounds - Acupuncture Treatment of Post-traumatic Intraparenchymal Brain Hemorrhage With Residual Left Spastic Hemiparesis and Gait Impairment
Description
Join us for a dynamic “grand rounds” session where a real-world case is presented by an AAMA colleague. A panel of experienced medical acupuncturists will discuss possible acupuncture approaches and strategies for the case. From simple to complex cases, the panelists will offer insights into developing strategies based on diagnostic considerations and how to work through developing a framework for treatment. This session will encourage audience engagement through Q&A and collaborative reasoning approaches.
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this LIVE webcast physician participants will be able to:
- Discuss clinical conundrums and possible acupuncture approaches and strategies.
- Engage in inter-collegial discussion and healthy debate on relevant topics.
- Review general cautions and contraindications related to the subject.
CASE PRESENTER:
Dr. Stephen Godar is board certified in Medical Acupuncture, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics. He currently works half time as an adult hospitalist and he has an outpatient medical acupuncture practice at Eagle Valley Medical Acupuncture in Gypsum, CO.
PANELISTS:
Michael Freedman, MD, FAAMA
Dr. Michael Freedman is a graduate of Baylor College of Medicine in 1981 where he also completed a Neurology residency program in 1986. He served as a United States Navy Reserve Medical Officer from 2003-2018; during most of those years he was attached to the 4th Marine Division. Dr. Freedman completed the HMI course in 2015 and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Medical Acupuncture and a Fellow of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Currently he is employed by the VA at the Greenville NC VA Health Care Center.
Norman Zavela, MD, FAAMA
Dr. Norman Zavela is a board-certified anesthesiologist who completed the HMI course in 1996 and was board certified in 1999. Dr. Zavela has his own clinic and is willing to treat most anything that comes through the door. He has been practicing acupuncture for about 28 years. Dr. Zavela became a Fellow of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture after publishing a paper on the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome in the Medical Acupuncture journal (Vol. 22, No 4 (December) 2010; pp 273-276). He currently serves on the Medical Education Committee for the AAMA.
To Register
This webinar is FREE for all AAMA members! You must register to participate.
Use the button below to register/pay for the LIVE presentation. Once paid, access instructions will be emailed to participant. At the conclusion of the LIVE activity, an evaluation/survey must be completed with attestation of credit/participation. Certificate of completion will be emailed when completed evaluation/survey is completed.