Annual International Symposium

THE 25TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ACUPUNCTURE, ELECTRO-THERAPEUTICS, & THE LATEST RELATED MEDICAL TOPICS AND ADVANCEMENTS will be held October 31(Sat)- November 3(Tue), 2009 at the School of International Affairs, Dag Hammarskjold Lounge on the 15th floor, 420 West 118 Street, at Columbia University in the City of New York.

This 4-day meeting is accredited for 40 Credit hours by the New York State Boards for Medicine and Dentistry towards the 300-hour requirement for the acupuncture certificate for licensed physicians and dentists in New York State. It is also recognized for credit by many other states & countries. This meeting is accredited for AMA CME Category I Credit.

Photos from previous Intl' Annual Symposiums (16thSympo,  18thSympo,  19thSympo)

Past Announcement of the 24th Annual International Symposium (doc file)

Accreditation Statement back to top

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the New York Academy of Medicine and the International College of Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics. The New York Academy of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians and takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

The New York Academy of Medicine designates this continuing medical education activity for 40 hours (4 days - 24th Annual Int'l Symposium at Columbia University) of Category I credit for the Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

The 24th Annual International Symposium is organized by the International College of Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics (permanently chartered by the University of the State of New York) and its official journal, Acupuncture & Electro- Therapeutics Research, The International Journal (Cognizant Communications), by the Heart Disease Research Foundation; the Nordic Acupuncture Soc. (Scandinavia); the Schmerz Therapeutische Kolloquium (Germany); Portuguese Federation of Acupuncture Association; Yugoslavian Med. Acupuncture Soc; Brazilian Med. Acupuncture Soc; Federation of Acupuncture Soc.'s of S. America; Hippocratic Foundation of Greece; Institute of Acupuncture Research, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan Univ (Former Shanghai Med University); Ukrainian Nat. Kiev Medical Univ, Dept of Non-Orthodox Medicine; Institute of Anesthesia, Padua Univ, Italy; Japan Bi-Digital O-Ring Test Medical Society, etc., with audio-visual & presentations by renowned scientists & clinicians.

Topics of the Symposium back to top

Contact back to top

Please contact concerning 4-day symposium or 3-day workshop (for those interested in presenting a paper, please contact Prof. Omura):

Symposium Chairman Prof. Y. Omura, M.D., Sc.D., F.I.C.A.E.
800 Riverside Drive (8-I)
New York, N.Y. 10032.
Tel: (212) 781-6262, Fax (212) 923-2279 (10 am to 10 pm , New York Time, 7 days a week);

Dr. Andrew Pallos, D.D.S. Tel:(949)910-2090

Dr. Avraham Henoch, M.D.. Tel: (917)882-4393.

Ms. Claire Urich, B.S.  Tel:(212)781-3082

Mr. Victor Wong, B.S.  Tel:(201)420-8988

Ms. Diana Gerometta, M.S. Tel: (410)323-6029 (after 6 pm, Eastern Standard Time)

Ms. Junko Furuya, B.A. Tel: (212)281-6786

All papers and abstracts accepted for presentation will be published in Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics Research, The International Journal (Cognizant Communication).

Registration Fee back to top

Until Oct. 20, 2008: The fee for 40 credit hours from the NY State Boards of Medicine and Dentistry towards the Acupuncture Certificate for the licensed MD, DO, VMD, or DDS in the U.SA, Puerto Rico and Canada is $550 ($600 after Oct. 20, 2008). Fellows and Members of the Int'l College pay $500 ($550 after Oct. 20, 2008). The Non-credit registration fee is $350 ($400 after Oct. 20, 2008). The Registration fee for members of ICMART or major int'l medical acupuncture societies and of the International Association for the Study of Pain from countries outside of the USA, PR, and Canada, AND current 2-year subscribers to Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics, The International Journal from outside of the USA, Puerto Rico or Canada is $450 ($500 after Oct. 20, 2008).
*Registration scholarships are available for qualified needy applicants; medical students and pre-medical students from Columbia University are invited free of charge.

Accommodation back to top

  1. Hotel Newton 2528 Broadway (W. 94th Street). (212) 678-6500 or (800) 643.5553. Rooms start at $200/night.
  2. Hotel Belleclaire, 250 W. 77th St. at Broadway. (212) 362-7700 or 1.877.HOTELBC. Economy room (shared bath) $109-229, Double/double room (2 double beds) $169-389.
  3. Riverside Tower Hotel, 80 Riverside Drive at W. 80th Street. (212)877-5200 or (800)724-3136]. Single rooms start at $114, Double occupancy rooms at $119, and Suites at $129.
  4. Park 79, 117 W. 79th Street (near Columbus Avenue). (212) 787-3300 or (866) 372-7579. Rooms start at $169/night.
  5. You can also stay at a Bed & Breakfast. Some that are nearby:
    • Hosts' & Guest, 322 W. 72nd Street. (212) 874-4308. .
    • Wyman House, 36 Riverside Drive (W. 76th Street). (212) 799-8281.
    • Country Inn the City, 270 W. 77th Street (near Broadway). (212) 580-4183.
    More near Columbia University can be found by searching the internet (for example, by doing a search on google for "Bed and Breakfast 10027." 10027 is the zip code of Columbia University.)
  6. Manhattan Getaways, (212)956-2010, has private apartments that are intended for short stays. This option is usually signifantly cheaper than a hotel or Bed & Breakfast (as low as $135 per night).
  7. Manhattan Lodgings, (212) 677-7616, also has private apartments available for short stays.
  8. West Side YMCA, 5 W. 63rd St., (212)875-4100. Rooms start at $100.
  9. International House (http://www.ihouse-nyc.org), 500 Riverside Drive (2 blocks from Columbia at W. 122nd Street). (212) 316-8400. Rooms for about $150.

Prices can change and the above list does not include tax (which is 13.375% in New York ).

Tentative Presentations back to top

Tentative Speakers at the 24th International Symposium, among other distinguished clinicians and researchers.

  1. Prof. Xiao-Ding Cao, M.D., F.I.C.A.E., Prof. and Chairperson, Dept. of Acupuncture Analgesia (Former Dean, School of Basic Medical Sciences), Shanghai Medical College of Fudan Univ (Former Shanghai Medical University), Shanghai, People's Republic of China; Chair-person, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, and Prof. & Director, Institute of Acupuncture Research, former Shanghai Medical University, WHO Collaborating Center for Traditional Medicine, People’s Republic of China, or her associate, Associate Prof. Yan-Qing Wang, PhD
    • Topic 1: The neuro-anatomical and neuro-chemical bases of acupuncture analgesia.
    • Topic 2: Acupuncture Research in China, including current research at the former Shanghai Medical University, at Fudan University.
    • Topic 3: Effect of Electro Acupuncture on cerebral ischemia in patients and rats.
    • Topic 4: Effect of Orphanin FQ on the improvement of the immunosuppression by Electro-acupuncture
    • Topic 5: The role of the nucleus reticularis paragigantocellularis lateralis of rats in acupuncture analgesia
    • Topic 6: Acupuncture Education in the People's Republic of China

  2. Prof. Yoshiaki Omura, M.D., Sc.D., F.I.C.A.E., F.A.A.I.M., F.R.S.M., Director of Medical Research, Heart Disease Research Foundation; President, International College of Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics; Adjunct Prof., Community & Preventive Medicine, New York Medical College; Prof. of Non Orthodox Medicine, Ukrainian National Kiev Medical University, former Visiting Research Prof., Dept. Electrical Eng., Manhattan College; former Adjunct Prof. of Pharmacology, Chicago Med School.
    • Topic 1: Harmful electromagnetic fields in home environments and abnormal metal deposits in the brain and other parts of the body as potential contributing factors to the genesis of electromagnetic field hypersensitivity syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, autism, cancer, myocardial infarct, stroke, and other intractable medical problems; early detection and prevention of pathogenic electromagnetic fields.
    • Topic 2: Often unrecognized causes of intractable pain and medical problems, and effective treatment by Selective Drug Uptake Enhancement Methods (combined with acupuncture, (+) Qi Gong, special (+) solar energy stored paper, extremely low frequency electrical stimulation, electrical field, magnetic fields, electromagnetic field, soft laser, Shiatsu, etc.) in pathological areas, such as cancer and other intractable medical problems, where drugs usually cannot reach therapeutic levels.
    • Topic 3: 6-minute non-invasive screening of cancer & localization of cancer by X-, Y-axis laser line scanning of whole body. Screening of heart disease and cardiovascular disease by measuring cardiac Troponin I, L-Homocysteine, & C Reactive Protein. 6-minute non-invasive screening of Pre-Alzheimer's Disease by measuring Acetylcholine, β-Amyloid (1-42), Tau protein, Al, Hg, and Pb. Safe & effective treatment of these diseases using "Selective Drug Uptake Enhancement Method" to selectively deliver the effective medication to the pathological area.
    • Topic 4: Detection of accurate organ representation areas at various parts of the body including the head, face, eyes, eyebrows, ears, lips, nose, tongue, hands & feet and their clinical application for diagnosis and treatment.
    • Topic 5: Role of Telomere, Telomerase, Aging, 8-OH-2-dG, Apoptosis & Cancer, How to reduce cancer cell Telomere markedly, while increasing normal cell Telomere by acupuncture at True St. 36 (Traditional St. 36 doesn't have same effect) or other means, Anti-aging and Anti-cancer. Latest safe and effective anti-cancer treatment using true St. 36 press needle stimulation together with optimal dose of DHEA and special solar energy stored paper or Qi-Gong energy stored paper as well as combination of optimal dose of Acetyl L-Carnitin & α-Lipoic Acid.
    • Topic 6: Significant role of Asbestos in the genesis of malignant tumors, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cataract, chronic pain, etc. & safe, effective method of removing Asbestos.
    • Topic 7: Detection of important invisible medical information from R- & L- mouth-writing, handwriting, & foot-writing for early diagnosis of intractable medical problems and evaluation of therapeutic effect.

  3. Dr. Ki Ho Kim, M.D., F.A.A.P.M.R., F.I.C.A.E., President, Council of the International College of 　 Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics; Chairman, New Jersey Acupuncture Examining Board; Medical Director, Kim Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine; Medical Director of the Universal Institute for Fitness & Rehabilitation.
    • Topic 1: Individualized Auricular Electrical Stimulation Prosthesis for Multiple Sclerosis other Disabling Problems
    • Topic 2: Bi-Digital O-Ring Test & Acupuncture for the Management of Intractable Pain

  4. Prof. Ravi Mamtani, M.D., F.I.C.A.E., Prof. of Clinical Preventive Medicine; Section Chief of Complementary Medicine & Director of Acupuncture Training, NY Medical College
    • Topic 1: Evidence-based approach to the practice of acupuncture

  5. Prof. Andre de Smul, M.D., F.I.C.A.E., Former Prof., Dept. of Surgery, Pain Clinic, Akademisch Ziekenhuis, Vrije University, Brussels, Belgium.
    • Topic 1: Environmental Electromagnetic Field and Related Diseases in Plants, Animals, and Humans

  6. Prof. Pekka J. Pontinen, M.D., Ph.D., F.I.C.A.E., President, Nordic Medical Acupuncture Society; Assoc. Prof. Anesthesiology, University of Kuopio, Finland.
    • Topic 1: Basic Principle and Clinical application of red spectrum and near-infrared soft laser for treatment of pain and wound healing in rehabilitation medicine

  7. Prof. Dominic P. Lu, D.D.S., F.A.G.D., F.A.D.S.A, F.I.C.A.E., Clinical Prof. of Oral Medicine, Univ. of Pennsylvania.
    • Topic 1: Bi-Digital O-Ring Test in Acupuncture, Qi Gong & Pain Management

  8. Dr. Edward Spiegel, D.D.S., F.I.C.A.E., Co-Chairman, CME program of American Academy of Head, Neck and Facial Pain.
    • Topic 1: Non-invasive diagnosis and treatment of intractable pain using Bi-Digital O-Ring Test and evaluation and selection of dental materials for patients using Bi-Digital O-Ring Test before introduction to the patient.

  9. Dr. Daniel Gole, D.D.S., F.I.C.A.E., Director, West Michigan Head, Neck & Facial Pain Center. Originator of Modern Micro Dental Occlusal Adjustment RFV (Resultant Force Vector Technique)
    • Topic 1: Effect of Dental Occlusal Adjustment on the Rest of the Body and Potential Effect on the Level of Bacterial and Viral Infection (Lecture and Clinical Demonstration)

  10. Prof. Steven Aung, M.D., F.I.C.A.E. Associate Prof., Dept of Family Medicine, Univ. of Alberta
    • Topic 1: Clinically useful aspect of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture

  11. Dr. Yasuhiro Shimotsuura, M.D., F.I.C.A.E., Vice President, Japan Bi-Digital O-Ring Test Medical Society
    • Topic 1: Non-invasive early diagnosis of cancer using Bi-Digital O-Ring Test & laboratory confirmation of the findings.
    • Topic 2: Non-invasive diagnosis of intractable medical problems and their effective treatment using the Bi-Digital O-Ring Test and Selective Drug Uptake Enhancement Method.
    • Topic 3: Umbilical diagnosis based on the direction of umbilical creases

  12. Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, M.D., Ph.D., President, American Academy of Neurotherapy , Seattle, Washington
    • Topic 1: Bi-Digital O-Ring Test and the Autonomic Nervous System

  13. Dr. Michael Smith, M.D., F.I.C.A.E., Director of Acupuncture Drug Detoxification Program, Lincoln Hospital, Bronx, New York
    • Topic 1: Use of Ear Acupuncture for Treatment of Drug Addiction & Reduction of Cigarette & Alcohol Consumption and Other Intractable Medical Problems (Seminar & Workshop).

  14. Syldona, M., M.D., Rein, G., Ph.D., & Dandurand, K., Quantum Biology Research Lab & Aulterra International
    • Topic 1: Protection from Electromagnetic fields emitted from cellular & mobile phones.

For any further information or submission of abstracts or papers for the Symposium please contact:

Yoshiaki Omura, M.D., Sc.D.
Chairman of the 24th Int'l Symposium on Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics
800 Riverside Drive, 8-I
New York, N.Y. 10032-7416
Tel: (212) 781-6262, Fax: (212) 923-2279.

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