Treatment of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting Among Other Side Effects (.5 Hours Biomedicine) - Jessica Gaines, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and School of Health Professions at Baylor College of Medicine

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 8:00 am to 8:30 am

Course Description
This course provides an in-depth exploration of effective strategies for managing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and common adverse effects related to these treatments. Participants will examine the latest pharmacological treatments, including anesthetic techniques and medication administration. Following a review of the current literature, attendees will understand common personalized, evidence-based protocols to reduce patient discomfort, enhance recovery, and improve post-surgical outcomes.

About the Speaker
Dr. Jessica Gaines is a certified registered nurse anesthetist. She currently teaches for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program - Nurse Anesthesia at Baylor College of Medicine and maintains a clinical anesthesia practice at Ben Taub Hospital. Jessica obtained her first Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Southwestern University in 2012, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Texas A&M University in 2014. She practiced as an ICU nurse at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston, TX, before initiating her doctoral education at Baylor College of Medicine. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia degree in 2018 and received the Agatha Hodgins, CRNA Memorial Award for her scholastic achievement.

Treatment of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting Among Other Side Effects (.5 Hours Acupuncture) - Tong Wang, Ph.D., L.Ac., Professor at American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 8:30 am to 9:00 am

Course Description
This course provides an in-depth exploration of effective strategies for managing post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and other common surgical side effects. Participants will examine the acupuncture related approaches to minimize discomfort.

About the Speaker
Dr. Tong Wang received her medicine degree in 1994, her M.S. degree in 2001 and a PhD. degree in 2004 from Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. She specializes in acupuncture and moxibustion. As a researcher, Dr. Wang was the recipient of three important rewards in science and technology. The first prize was for progressive science and techniques from the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. The second prize was for progressive science and techniques from the City of Tianjin and the third prize for science and techniques from the Chinese Association of Integrative Medicine. She also published 17 scientific research papers (two are in English) in the journals of Physiology & Behavior and Neuroscience Letters. In addition, she has published several books on topics pertaining to acupuncture and moxibustion.

Enhancing Knowledge Flow Across Medical Practices: Unblocking Research and Education Barriers (1 Hour Biomedicine) - Melissa Bailar, Ph.D., Executive Director and Senior Lecturer at Rice University

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 9:10 am to 10:10 am

Course Description
This course aims to bridge the gap between acupuncture, integrative medicine, and conventional healthcare by fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. Participants will explore the latest research, clinical insights, and educational advancements that enhance acupuncture's role in interdisciplinary care. Through interactive sessions and expert-led discussions, attendees will learn how to overcome barriers to research and education, improve patient outcomes, and integrate evidence-based practices across diverse medical settings. This conference is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to expand their understanding of acupuncture and its application within a holistic, modern healthcare framework.

About the Speaker
Melissa Bailar, Ph.D. is the Executive Director of Rice University’s Medical Humanities Research Institute, Senior Lecturer and Associate Director of the Medical Humanities Program. She is a member of multiple inter-institutional research teams investigating patient and caregiver perspectives in healthcare, oversees the undergraduate research practicum for the Minor in Medical Humanities, and teaches courses in literature and medicine, and spirituality and health. She has published on cultural shifts in the representation of anatomy, digital archives, trends in higher education, and French and Francophone literature and theater. Dr. Bailar has been a PI on multiple grants supported by the Andrew W Mellon Foundation, the American Council of Learned Societies, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Principles of Modern Tongue Diagnostics and Application of Herbs and Acupuncture Based on Tongue Reading (Chinese) (2 Hours Acupuncture/1 Hour Herbology) – Hongchun Yin, M.D. (China), L.Ac., President at International Association of Modern Tongue Diagnostics

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 9:20 am to 12:15 pm
Note: Conference will try to provide Simultaneous English Translation

Course Description
Modern tongue diagnostics is a groundbreaking discipline that merges traditional tongue diagnosis with contemporary theories like holographic biology. Dr. Yin’s approach integrates the knowledge of classical Chinese medicine with his own innovative findings, including Yin’s Holographic Tongue Diagnostics Chart, Comprehensive Tongue Midline Theory, Ten Principles of Syndrome Differentiation, Holographic Distribution of Glands in the Head and Neck, and diagnosis and treatment for thyroid disease. This presentation will discuss tongue-based TCM herb system and acupuncture protocols along with application examples and case studies.

现代舌诊学是一门突破性的学科，将传统舌诊与全息生物学等现代理论相结合。殷鸿春教授的诊断方法融合了传统中医学知识，并融入了他个人的创新发现，形成了凭舌诊治于一体的现代舌诊学派。本讲座涵盖以下内容：殷氏全息舌诊图，完善的舌中线理论，十纲辨证体系（八纲加气机升降两纲），独特的头颈部腺体全息投影区的发现，及甲状腺疾病的辨治，完善的舌与药、舌与针的对应体系介绍，应用举例

About the Speaker
Dr. Hongchun Yin graduated from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1988 and has since become a prominent figure in the integration of acupuncture and herbal treatments. He is the creator of Modern Tongue Diagnostics school and is known for pioneering the modern tongue diagnostics methodology. Dr. Yin has authored several notable publications, including Modern Tongue Diagnostics in Chinese Medicine, Principles and Atlas of Yin’s Modern Tongue Diagnostics, and Yin’s tongue diagnosis based herbal methodology. He is currently the president of the International Association of Modern Tongue Diagnostics and serves as a consultant for various medical associations.

殷鸿春教授. 1988年毕业于山东中医药大学。2001年移居英国进行临床实践之前曾在青岛中医医院工作。擅长将针灸和中草药结合治疗各种疾病。创立现代舌诊学派。以舌诊治的专业知识、开创性的现代舌诊体系以及发表大量论文而闻名。著有《Modern Tongue Diagnostics in Chinese Medicine》、《殷氏现代舌诊原理与图谱》和《殷氏辨舌用药心法》三本书。担任国际现代舌诊学会主席以及各种医学协会的顾问。因对中医药的贡献而获得多项奖项。

Pictures of Heart Disease - Applying AI for Image Processing and Prediction (1 Hour Acupuncture) - Jack Follis, Ph.D., Associate Professor at University of St. Thomas

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:20 am to 11:20 am

Course Description
This course delves into the cutting-edge use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the diagnosis and prediction of heart disease through advanced image processing techniques. Participants will explore how AI algorithms are revolutionizing imaging by enhancing accuracy, detecting early signs of disease, and predicting outcomes with greater precision. Attendees will learn about the results of the project that American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine engaged with University of St. Thomas and the results of the data.

About the Speaker
Dr. Jack Follis is an Associate Professor at the University of St. Thomas and serves as the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and as the Director of the Master of Science in Applied Data Science Program. Dr. Follis earned his Ph.D. in Biostatistics from the University of Texas Health School of Public Health. He teaches various areas of mathematics, with a focus on data related subjects. His research interests include data visualization, applications of analytics and artificial intelligence and pedagogical methods in mathematics, statistics and data science.

"Thinking with Tu 图: Text and Image in Chinese Medicine" (1 Hour Acupuncture) -Lan Li, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Course Description
This course explores the unique relationship between text and image (tu 图) in the theory and practice of Chinese medicine. Participants will examine how ancient Chinese medical texts use visual illustrations and diagrams alongside written explanations to convey complex concepts such as meridians, organ systems, and diagnostic techniques. Through an interdisciplinary approach, attendees will learn how these visual tools inform clinical practices and deepen understanding of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This course offers insights into the historical and contemporary uses of images in medical knowledge transmission and their relevance to modern healing practices.

About the Speaker
Dr. Lan A. Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Li is a historian of the body and media producer, contributing to podcasts and exhibitions related to acupuncture, Buddhist medicine, and metaphors in science and medicine. Li's first book, Body Maps: Improvising Meridians and Nerves in Global Chinese Medicine (JHU Press, 2025) considers the long history of graphically representing invisible anatomy.

Introduction to Balance Method/System Acupuncture (4 Hours Acupuncture) - Sonia F. Tan, BA, DTCM Dip, DAOM, RAc, RTCMP at Tan Academy of Balance

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1:10 pm to 4:50 pm

Course Description
This course offers an introductory exploration of the Foundations of Balance Method/System Acupuncture, a powerful acupuncture system known to achieve immediate and lasting results by harmonizing the body’s energetic pathways. Participants will learn the core principles behind this method, including the basis of three of the five systems, the logical process for determining the channels to acupuncture, and an easy-to-use format to outline the treatment plan. An explanation of the Holography (Mirroring & Imaging formats) will also be explained to assist participants in effective acupoint selection. Dr. Tan will show how to use distal points in order to avoid aggravating the area of discomfort, and will include demonstrations and hands-on practice. Particular attention will be paid to musculo-skeletal and range of motion conditions in this introductory level, including its unique channel theory and application in treating pain. Participants will also learn introductory principles in the treatment of internal medicine disorders and treating many channels at once. Through practical demonstrations and hands-on practice, attendees will gain skills to incorporate Balance Method/System into their clinical practice for more efficient and effective patient care.

About the Speaker
Dr. Sonia F. Tan is a second-generation Chinese Metaphysician, following in the footsteps of her grandfather, the late Woon-Yew Tan. She has a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree (DAOM-USA), is a Registered Acupuncturist and a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner (RAc, RTCMP-Canada). Dr. Sonia F. Tan is one of few certified Gold Level practitioners of the late Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan. His most advanced level courses, after all Balance Method levels, were first completed by a group of 16 senior students. Sonia was among those 16. Licensed since 2006, she is also trained in Chinese Face Reading and is a Certified Practitioner of Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology under Master Marlyna Los, with additional training under Master Joseph Yu.

Scientific Methods for Conducting Acupuncture Research: Meta Analysis/Systemic Review, Experimental Designs, and Non-Experimental Designs (1 Hour Biomedicine) - Patrick Leung, Ph.D., Professor at University of Houston

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Course Description
This course offers a comprehensive guide to the scientific methodologies essential for conducting high-quality acupuncture research. Participants will explore the fundamentals of meta-analysis and systematic reviews, alongside rigorous experimental and non-experimental research designs. Through expert-led instruction, attendees will learn how to critically appraise existing literature, design robust studies, and apply appropriate statistical methods to acupuncture research. This course is designed for individuals to advance evidence-based acupuncture practices, contributing to a deeper understanding of its efficacy and integration within modern medicine. An example will be presented on the relationship between acupuncture and the reduction of depression.

About the Speaker
Dr. Patrick Leung is the Gerson & Sabina David Endowed Professor for Global Aging and Director of the Office for International Social Work Education at the Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, USA. Dr. Leung is Principal Investigator and Evaluator of numerous research projects in child welfare and family services. Dr. Leung teaches program evaluation, research methodology, practice evaluation and doctoral level multivariate statistics. He was the inaugural Doctoral Program Director at UH-GCSW in 1992 and was the President of the Asian & Pacific Islander Social Work Educators Association from 2003 to 2010. He was a board member of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) from 2003 to 2006 and served on the Commission for Diversity and Social and Economic Justice Council on Social Work Education from 2007 to 2010. He was the Board Chair of the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and currently maintains the title of Board Chair Emeritus.

Anatomy of the Physical Structure of Classical Acupoints - Zengtao Wang, M.D., Ph.D.

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Course Description
Acupoints are one of the pillars upon which Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) stands at the pinnacle of the world stage. Scholars from ancient times to the present, both in China and abroad, have conducted in-depth research on them. But what exactly are acupoints? Are they abstract concepts or tangible structures? What is their shape? Is the surface projection of an acupoint a single point, or does it have a defined area with size and shape? What are the anatomical structures of acupoints? Are acupoint locations identical for everyone, or do they vary among individuals? This lecture will focus on addressing these critical questions.

About the Speaker
Professor Wang is internationally recognized as the pioneer of the concept and series of new techniques for complete thumb and finger reconstruction, earning him the title of the world's No. 1 in thumb reconstruction. He performed the world's first replantation of a severed finger preserved in deep cryogenic conditions and the world's first infant upper arm allograft transplantation surgery. Many of his microsurgical techniques are international firsts. In clinical anatomical microsurgery, he has made numerous groundbreaking discoveries and has published 27 medical monographs, including the Clinical Anotomical Atlas of Microsurgery. In recent years, Professor Wang has applied microsurgical techniques to acupoint anatomy, uncovering the anatomical physical structure of classical acupoints in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)—a discovery that has attracted widespread attention in the TCM acupuncture community.

Medical Approaches to Headaches/Migraines Based on Age (.5 Hours Biomedicine) - Ana Blackmon, M.D., Assistant Professor at Houston Methodist Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 8:00 am - 8:30 am

Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of strategies for addressing headaches and migraines, tailored to different age groups. Participants will explore how practitioners approach the root causes of headaches and migraines, considering factors such as hormonal changes, nutritional imbalances, and lifestyle influences across different age groups. This presentation will focus on the whole person assessment of migraines. Through case studies and care based lectures, attendees will learn about new conventional therapies among other forms of treatments and considerations including pharmacological, nutritional, herbal, behavioral, and other newer device solutions.

About the Speaker
Dr. Ana Blackmon graduated from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. She completed an internship and residency program at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has also completed an Integrative Medicine Fellowship from the University of Arizona Medical School.

Chinese Medicine Approaches to Headaches/Migraines Based on Age (.5 Hours Herbal Medicine) - Baisong Zhong, Ph.D., Professor at American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 8:30 am - 9:00 am

Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of herbal medicine strategies for addressing headaches and migraines, tailored to different age groups. Participants will explore how acupuncturists approach the root causes of headaches and migraines, considering factors such as hormonal changes, nutritional imbalances, and lifestyle influences across different age groups. Through case studies, attendees will learn how practitioners approach different treatment plans that integrate herbal medicine interventions and other therapies.

About the Speaker
Dr. Zhong received his medicine degree from Luzhou medical College in 1983, a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine specializing in pediatrics in 1990 and a Ph.D. degree in internal medicine in 1997 at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Sichuan, China. His training includes working extensively with herbal medicine in pediatrics for over 30 years and in internal medicine at the Teaching Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Zhong has produced a number of papers and publications in pediatrics and internal medicine and has done several research studies of the use of herbs and acupuncture, including the study of the treatment of digestive disorders, nephritic syndrome, cancer of the lung, and diabetes. He is recognized as a Diplomat of Pain Management by the American Academy of Pain Management.

Cosmetic Acupuncture and Microneedling/Treatment of Neuromuscular Facial Conditions (7.5 Hours Acupuncture) - Michelle Gellis, AP, MAc DiplAc, L.Ac.

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of cosmetic acupuncture and microneedling techniques for both aesthetic enhancement and the treatment of neuromuscular facial conditions. Participants will learn how to apply these minimally invasive procedures to improve skin tone, reduce wrinkles, and stimulate collagen production, while also addressing conditions such as Bell’s palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, and facial paralysis. Through live demonstrations and in-depth discussions, attendees will gain the skills to integrate these therapies into their clinical practice, offering holistic facial rejuvenation and neuromuscular support.

About the Speaker
Michelle Gellis is a Licensed Acupuncture Physician, and author. Currently on Doctoral Faculty at Yo San University (Los Angeles) she was faculty member and clinic supervisor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health for over 15 years. Michelle teaches facial acupuncture classes internationally and has been published in prominent acupuncture publications such as the Journal of Chinese Medicine. She is an editorial writer for Acupuncture Today newsletter and does a monthly podcast for the American Acupuncture Council. Throughout her career Michelle has been sought out to lecture by numerous prestigious national and international organizations such as Pacific Symposium, The Florida State Oriental Medical Association, The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (UK), China Books (AU), and the American Acupuncture Council. Michelle brings a vibrant teaching style and breadth of knowledge of facial and cosmetic acupuncture encompassing safety, ethics, theory, history, point location, and unique precision needling techniques. Her upcoming book: Treating the Face: A Comprehensive Guide for Acupuncturists, and Health Professionals will be released in October 2024. Her classes can be found at FacialAcupunctureclasses.com.

Ethical Considerations Involving Underserved Populations in Healthcare (2 Hours Ethics) - Jerome Crowder, Ph.D., Associate Clinical Professor at Tilman Fertitta Family College of Medicine

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 9:15 am - 10:45 am

Course Description
This course explores the complex ethical challenges faced when providing healthcare to underserved populations, including racial minorities, low-income communities, and individuals with limited access to care. Participants will examine issues such as healthcare equity, cultural competency, and the social determinants of health that disproportionately affect these groups. Through case studies, real-world examples, and interactive discussions, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate ethical dilemmas while advocating for vulnerable populations. We will discuss the challenges of improving health literacy and communicating with patients in order to improve care quality and foster trust. Some of the methodology is based around Community Dialogues, which the facilitators have led in a variety of settings. In the Dialogues, community members engage in discussions about a variety of health care topics, including treatment outcomes, mental illness and aging, and end-of-life decision making in facilitated groups using readings, guest speakers, and participant stories.

About the Co-Speaker
The class will be led by Drs. Jerome Crowder and Peggy Determeyer. Dr. Crowder is an associate clinical professor in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. As a medical anthropologist, Crowder identifies and incorporates social, cultural, and health disparities issues in “Integrated Clinical Cases” and aspects of “Physicians, Patients and Populations.” Previously, Crowder served as associate professor at the Institute for Medical Humanities at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston and was co-director of the “Practice of Medicine” course at UTMB’s School of Medicine. A retired board-certified chaplain, Dr. Determeyer received her PhD in the Medical Humanities with a concentration in Health Care Ethics and Policy from the Institute for the Medical Humanities at the University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston. Her dissertation examined ways that Community Dialogues can be used to promote individualized personal decisions and advance care planning. Peggy believes that all of us are or will be users of health care, and need opportunities to talk about our issues and experiences.

Ethical Considerations Involving Underserved Populations in Healthcare - Peggy Determeyer, Ph.D., Director HHCI CARES

About the Co-Speaker
A retired board-certified chaplain, Dr. Determeyer received her PhD in the Medical Humanities with a concentration in Health Care Ethics and Policy from the Institute for the Medical Humanities at the University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston. Her dissertation examined ways that Community Dialogues can be used to promote individualized personal decisions and advance care planning. Peggy believes that all of us are or will be users of health care, and need opportunities to talk about our issues and experiences.

Safety First: Personal to Professional (1 Hour Safety) - Marilyn Allen, Public Relations and Marketing Director at American Acupucture Council

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Course Description
This section will discuss the necessity of personal safety and include some helpful information for each acupuncturist for themselves and their family as well as how to keep you, your staff and your patients safe through your acupuncture techniques and how you safely document your information regarding patient's and their progress under your care. References to laws as well as helpful hints will be presented.

About the Speaker
Marilyn Allen is a founding member of COMRE. Ms. Allen is a nationally recognized speaker and educator on the subject of alternative healthcare professions and serves as the Editor of Acupuncture Today, one of the leading periodicals for the acupuncturist profession. Ms. Allen regularly speaks at associations, schools, and regulatory boards on the topics of practice management, risk management and ethics. In addition Ms. Allen is currently serving as the liaison to the World Health Organization for the International Classification of Traditional Medicine Committee and is a U.S. delegate to the International Standards Organization’s technical advisory group.

Kan Li Moxibustion (1 Hour Acupuncture) - Reginaldo Filho, Ph.D. (Online from Brazil)

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm

Course Description
This course delves into the ancient practice of Kan Li Moxibustion, an advanced form of moxibustion therapy rooted in the concepts of Kan (Water) and Li (Fire) from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Participants will explore how this technique balances the body's Yin and Yang by harmonizing the warming properties of moxa with specific acupuncture points to treat various conditions such as chronic pain, digestive disorders, and fatigue. Through practical demonstrations and theoretical insights, attendees will learn how to apply Kan Li Moxibustion to restore internal harmony and promote healing.

About the Speaker
Dr. Reginaldo Filho is the founder and President of Faculdade EBRAMEC in Brazil. He has a Ph.D. in Acupuncture from Shandong University of Chinese Medicine, is a Visiting Professor at Chengdu University of Chinese Medicine, and Editor-in-Chief of the Brazilian Journal of Chinese Medicine. He has authored more than 20 books on Chinese medicine.

Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease) (Chinese) (1 hr. Acupuncture/2 hrs. Herbology)- Haihe Tian, AP, Ph.D., M.D. (China), Visiting Professor of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Vice-Chairman of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 12:40 pm to 1:50 pm
Note: Conference will try to provide simultaneous English translation

Course Description
There are many gastrointestinal diseases (GI) in the clinic. Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease is difficult to treat. Dr. Tian started his study at ulcerative colitis during his doctoral degree training. Besides the introduction of physiology, pathology, differentiation of diagnosis and prognosis, he also will introduce his valuable clinical experience base on his more than 30 years practicing in both China and America.

消化性疾病在临床上非常常见，溃疡性结肠炎和克隆氏病统称为炎症性疾病在欧美发病率高，治疗比较困难，属于难治病之一。中医药在本病的治疗方面有一定的优势。田教授的博士研究课题就是溃疡性结肠炎，他将结合他在中美三十多年临床经验介绍一下本病的生理，病理关键，鉴别诊断，以及预后转归等信息，特别给大家介绍他运用中医针灸的诊治本病的中药和针灸的体会。

About the Speaker
Dr. Haihe Tian, AP, Ph.D, MD(China), Professor, a visiting professor of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, the vice-chairman of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine (WFCMS)Board of Supervisors, the chief translator of the core textbook "Internal Medicine" of WFCMS. Served as the doctoral mentor of many American Chinese medicine colleges. He studied at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 1982, and then studied for a master's degree and a doctorate degree under Professor Jian Hua Dong, a top famous Chinese medicine master. After graduation, he stayed at the school to engage in clinical practice as well as teaching and research work. Have given more than 300 lectures at national and international conferences. He published more than 60 papers and more than 20 books as author or coauthor. He created a series of herbal formulas for GI diseases base on the clinical characteristics of American patients. Currently he is practicing in Florida, USA.

田海河，医学博士，教授，全美中医药学会ATCMA会长，美国中医校友联合会TCMAAA主席, 世中联副主席，北京中医药大学美国校友会创会会长，北京中医药大学客座教授，临床特聘专家和美国中医中心指导专家, 美国中医针灸院校资格认证委员会ACAOM评审专家，美国中医针灸高校联合会CCAOM 洁针技术委员会主考官，美国针灸及东方医学考试委员会NCCAOM命题专家, 全美中医公会AAAOM常务理事, 世界华人中医师协会副会长, 内科专业委员会, 一技之长专业委员会，心身医学专业委员会，传统医药合作分会，慢病管理专业委员会等副会长和多个其他专业委员会常务理事等。《中国结合医学杂志》英文审稿专家，世中联中医核心教材《内科学》英文版主译，担任多个美国中医院校的博士班导师。1982年就读北京中医药大学，之后师从中国著名的中医泰斗董建华教授攻读硕士，博士，毕业后留校从事医教研工作，1997年初到美国发展，在全美和世界各地大型学术会议上作专题讲座400余场，共发表论文80余篇，合作出版专著20余部。结合美国病人特点创立了治疗消化系统疾病的系列方药，现在美国佛罗里达州执业。

Comparative Study of Song, Jin, and Yuan Dynasty Medicine with Tibetan and Arabic Healing Traditions (4 Hours Herbology) - Z'ev Rosenberg, L.Ac.

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 1:50 pm to 5:30 pm

Course Description
This course explores the medical innovations of the Song, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, focusing on the works of physicians like Li Dongyuan and Zhu Danxi, and their emphasis on organ systems and holistic health. By comparing these Chinese medical traditions with Tibetan and Arabic systems, the course will examine similarities and differences that shaped medical knowledge. The course offers a deep dive into how these traditions impacted medical breakthroughs, diagnostic techniques, and philosophical underpinnings, revealing how these medical landscapes influenced the evolution of medicine in Asia and the Middle East.

About the Speaker
Z’ev Rosenberg, L.Ac., began his studies of Asian schools of medicine in the early 1970’s, with studies in macrobiotics, shiatsu, and theory of Chinese medicine. He received a degree from the Santa Fe School of Natural Medicine in Western herbal medicine and body therapies in 1976, Kushi Institute (Boston, Massachusetts) in 1979 in macrobiotic counseling, Southwest Acupuncture College in 1983 in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and Emperor’s College of Oriental Medicine (post-graduate master’s degree in Oriental Medicine) in 1989. He worked as a macrobiotic councilor and shiatsu practitioner throughout the 1970’s, and has been in full-time practice in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine since 1983.

Modern Abdominal Diagnostic and Treatment Techniques (Chinese) (2 Hours Acupuncture) – Ying Wang, M.D. (China) (Online from United Kingdom)

Sunday, March  30, 2025 at 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Note: Conference will try to provide simultaneous English translation

Course Description
Abdominal diagnosis is one of the four types of palpation in traditional Chinese medicine, which is a method of diagnosing diseases by looking at the relevant parts of the abdomen. Modern abdominal examinations also include palpation examinations of the chest and abdomen. This course will introduce the content of modern abdominal examination including the "Difficult Scriptures: The holographic positioning examination of the five organs in the abdomen based on the sixteen difficulties; Positioning examination of the five internal organs in the chest and abdomen guided by the twelve meridian recruitment points; Examination of some special acupuncture points in the chest and abdomen; Examination of relevant muscles and organs based on modern anatomical knowledge.

腹诊是中医四诊切诊的一种，是通过望触扣听腹部相关部位来诊断疾病的一种方法。现代腹诊也将胸腹部的触诊检查包括其中。现代腹诊检查的主要内容. 包括： 以《难经.十六难》为基础的五脏在腹部的全息定位检查； 以经络十二募穴为指导的五脏六腑在胸腹部的定位检查; 胸腹部某些特殊穴位的检查 ; 以现代解剖知识为依据的相关肌肉脏腑器官的检查.

About the Speaker
Ying Wang graduated from the Acupuncture Department of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1992. He was invited to UK for work and teaching since 2001. He is a professor of acupuncture at the Uk Academy of Chinese Medicine and served as the executive vice president of the Overseas Alumni Association of Shandong University of TCM. He is also a distinguished expert of the French Association of TCM and from Swiss University of Chinese Medicine. He is the general manager of the overseas acupuncture technology development team "Acupuncture Dream Factory", is dedicated to the global promotion and training in abdominal diagnosis acupuncture, and published many articles.

1992年毕业于山东中医学院针灸系。自2001年至今在英国工作讲学。现任英国中医学院针灸学教授。瑞士中医药大学特聘临床专家，法国中医药协会特聘顾问，山东中医药大学海外校友会常务副会长。并担任海外针灸技术开发团队"针灸梦工厂"的总负责人工作。擅长并在世界范围努力推广腹诊针灸。撰写论文多篇。