20-20 Vision: Report on the National Visioning Search Task Force’s Progress
History The Visioning Search Task Force (VSTF) was formed by the major acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) organizations in 2002 to discuss the issues facing our profession now and through the year 2020. A listing of driving issues identified by the VSTF included the following: This historic coalition consists of selected members from each of […]
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Nan Jing, Chapter Five
The classics can be obscure, and may appear to have little clinical relevance. However, useful interventions can be discovered through study and contemplation. The question is not whether the resulting application is what the ancients intended, but whether the resulting clinical application is useful and can make a contribution to the field. This paper discusses […]
AOM Profession Publishes Model Code of Ethics
Background In 1999, a panel at one of the AOM profession’s national conferences addressed the issue of professional ethics. In 2001, a Joint Ethics Committee, composed of members of the American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM) and the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance, began to work on a model code. Since then, the two organizations […]
WFCMS Meets at Third International Congress on Traditional Medicine
This past November, David Molony, United States vice chairman to the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS), along with representatives Angela Tu and Ming Tian, attended the Third International Congress on Traditional Medicine in Beijing, China, speaking out and voting on international policies regarding the future of Chinese and Oriental medicine. More than 1,500 […]
AAOM President’s Report
The American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM) was formed in 1981 to be the unifying force for American acupuncturists who are dedicated to high educational standards and the well-regulated ethical practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. The AAOM’s mission is to promote excellence and integrity in the professional practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Overall, […]
Report on the 2006 Southwest Symposium
The 2006 Southwest Symposium was held March 24-26 at The Crossings, a learning center and wellness spa spa tucked into the lush hill country of Austin, Texas. The peaceful and contemplative retreat center provided deep nourishment and relaxation for speakers, attendees and exhibitors alike. Many of the symposium’s attendees reported that it was the best […]
Summary of the AAOM Presidents Roundtable
The Process The AAOM conducted the President’s Roundtable using a unique electronic voting process at the 2004 annual meeting. The free session was offered with NCCAOM CEUs to encourage conference participants to come and contribute ideas and feedback to AAOM’s strategic planning process. AAOM leadership elected to pursue this format as a creative way to […]
AOM Day: Organizations Look to the Past and Forge Toward the Future
Last month, the AOM community came together to commemorate AOM Day for its fifth year. Since its inception in 2002, AOM Day has given the profession a way to promote, support and celebrate a tradition that has been around for more than a thousand years. Groups have used this day as a way to network […]
An Interview With Zhongyuan Zhang, CCP Secretary of Chengdu University
The Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin (AOMA) and Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have developed a strong relationship that began back in 1994, with the sharing of highly qualified and experienced faculty. Chengdu University of TCM provides externship opportunities for AOMA’s students in university-affiliated hospitals and clinics in China. Every year, the […]
Is Asian More Pejorative Than Oriental?
There currently is much debate within the medical field about the proper naming of medical practices that have their roots in China. It has gone to such extremes that the California legislators officially changed the word Oriental to Asian. However, in an effort to be politically correct, they may have missed the mark. Asian The […]