MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE FOR VETERINARIANS

MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE FOR VETERINARIANS Center for Comparative and Integrative Pain Medicine Merging Modern Medicine with Ancient Wisdom

Course Information Why Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians? Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians (MAV) is the only comprehensively scientific acupuncture course available for veterinarians. The curriculum evolves annually to integrate the latest and strongest evidential insights regarding the mechanisms and effectiveness of acupuncture. Our instruction incorporates these findings that may have originated in Chinese Medicine but which have inspired acupuncture researchers to hunt for the actual truth about how acupuncture works because myths and metaphors did not satisfy them. Nor do they satisfy us. With modern scientific methods such as functional brain imaging and a broad array of neurophysiologic assessment methods, these insights go well beyond how the ancient Chinese viewed medicine two millennia ago. The MAV program makes students think. We encourage critical inquiry and are committed to fact-based instruction wherein what we teach is backed by science. The MAV curriculum is compact and dense. Every step in the learning process is anchored to pragmatic, clinical applications. The program sequence builds a knowledge matrix based on successive layering of information. We graduate highly competent practitioners who are well-prepared to provide sophisticated and effective acupuncture upon completion of the program. MAV respects participants dedication to expanding their knowledge and skills while still maintaining a busy professional schedule. By the program s conclusion, clinicians will possess a solid knowledge of how acupuncture works, when to use it in their practice, and how to implement treatments successfully and safely. Customized Programming MAV students have the opportunity to tailor their program to suit their practice interests. Attendees can select the small animal and exotics track and/or the equine and farm animal track. We also invite returning MAV grads to enroll in the session of their choice. Whether you want to update your understanding of medical acupuncture fundamentals (Session I), refine your point selection strategies based on the most recent studies from the medical literature (Session II), or join our small animal/exotics or equine/farm animal clinical intensives (Session III, Session IV), we assure you a vibrant, high-quality, state-of-the-art learning experience. 2011 Program New for 2011! MAV students have the opportunity to tailor their program to suit their practice interests. Attendees can select the Small Animal and Exotics Track and/or the Equine and Farm Animal Track. Course Director: Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA With over two decades in practice, as well as thirteen years teaching and furthering the field of veterinary medical acupuncture and related techniques, Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA offers the only program available in this rational, scientific, and evidentially informed approach to veterinary acupuncture. In 1998, Dr. Robinson launched Colorado State University s first medical acupuncture service and now heads the Colorado State University Center for Comparative and Integrative Pain Medicine. Dr. Robinson holds a Bachelor of Arts (AB) degree from Harvard/Radcliffe, a doctorate in osteopathic medicine (DO) from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and both a doctorate in veterinary medicine (DVM) and master s degree in biomedical sciences (MS) from the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She has also earned the highest membership status of fellow within the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (FAAMA), a physician acupuncture leadership organization. For several years, Dr. Robinson has served on the American Board of Medical Acupuncture, the board-certifying organization for physician medical acupuncturists. See more about our course faculty online at www.colovma.org

2011 Program Customize Your Program! MAV students have the opportunity to choose the Equine and Farm Animal Track and/or the Small Animal and Exotics Track (Sessions I and II are required). Returning MAV grads are invited to enroll in the session of their choice. Course Information Session I: Foundational Principles of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques February 9 13, 2011 How acupuncture works: neuroanatomy of acupuncture points, neurophysiologic effects of medical acupuncture and related techniques, neuromodulation, trigger point deactivation, somatovisceral/ viscerosomatic/somatoautonomic reflex systems, acupuncture analgesia How laser therapy works through the lens of the acupuncture neuromatrix: neuromodulation and biomodulation How myofascial approaches support acupuncture Session II: Clinical Applications of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques March 2 6, 2011 Employing neuromodulation in clinical practice Scientific mechanisms that link physiologic research to beneficial patient outcomes Evidence-informed interventions linking medical acupuncture, electrical stimulation, laser therapy, and myofascial work through the final common pathway of neuromodulation Session III: Equine and Farm Animal Track, Clinical Intensive April 6 10, 2011 Learn specific diagnostic and treatment techniques for equine and large animal practice and clinical conditions, with extra emphasis on musculoskeletal (including saddle fit), gastrointestinal, and reproductive issues Build confidence and skill assessing and treating horses and animals used for food and fiber by treating live animals in closely supervised laboratory sessions in small groups Session IV: Small Animal and Exotics Track, Clinical Intensive May 4 8, 2011 Canine conditions, feline specialty issues, avian, and small exotics care all receive heightened focus in this clinical intensive Extra emphasis on integrative measures for pain control, rehabilitation, in-hospital complementary and alternative medical care, integrative oncology care, and long-term follow-up for geriatric patients Laser therapy for cats, dogs, birds, and other small exotics Small group sessions allow ample hands-on palpation to acquire skill in myofascial palpation and pain evaluation as well as refine the ability to refine stress-less needling techniques Electroacupuncture protocols for physiologic, musculoskeletal, and homeostatic restoration

Course Information Admission Eligibility Registrants must be either licensed veterinarians or hold an equivalent right to practice veterinary medicine such as serving as faculty in a veterinary college, or fourth-year veterinary students with written permission from their college dean or dean s office. Certification of Completion Satisfactory completion of the program requires attending all lectures and laboratories as well as achieving a passing grade on the written and practical examinations. Location Lectures and laboratories will be held at the Fort Collins Marriott, 350 E. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525 and on the CSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences campus. 2011 Program Course size is limited to ensure high-quality instruction for all participants. Note: Lecture sequences may vary from year to year. Accommodations Hotel accommodations are the responsibility of each participant. A $109 per night (plus room tax) reduced rate has been obtained for course participants at the Fort Collins Marriott, 350 E. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525. A credit card is required to guarantee a room. For information and reservations, call 800.342.4398. Indicate that you are attending the Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians course in order to receive the special rate. You need to make your hotel reservations at least one month prior to each session to receive the special rate. The cut-off dates are as follows: January 18, 2011 Session I; February 8, 2011 Session II; March 13, 2011 Session III; April 12, 2011 Session IV. Transportation Travel arrangements to and from Fort Collins, CO, are the responsibility of each participant. Fort Collins is located approximately 60 miles north of Denver on Interstate 25. Airline passengers should fly into Denver International Airport and use a rental car or shuttle service to and from Fort Collins. Ground shuttle service from the airport to the Fort Collins Marriott can be arranged with Super Shuttle by calling 970.686.9999 or visiting www.supershuttle.com. Bus transportation to off-site labs will be available. Course Cancellation and Refunds CSU and CVMA reserve the right to cancel the course or any session(s) and to change dates or venue of the sessions. A full refund is given if the course is cancelled. The registration fee is not refundable after the start of the program. The $500 deposit is non-refundable. If a written request for a refund is made on or before December 1, 2010, 75% of course tuition will be refunded. If a written request is made on or before January 14, 2011, 50% of course tuition will be refunded. No refunds will be given after January 14, 2011. To cancel, please contact the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association at 303.318.0447. In cases of bereavement or exceptional medical circumstances, a request to postpone taking a session to the immediately following year may be considered, provided that the course continues that following year. The request must be submitted in writing and an enrollment change fee of $250 per session must accompany the request. The enrollment change fee is non-refundable unless the course is not offered during the immediately following year. For More Information For additional information about course content, contact: Dr. Narda Robinson at Narda.Robinson@colostate.edu or 970.221.4535. For general information and submission of payments contact: Colorado Veterinary Medical Association 191 Yuma Street Denver, CO 80223 P: 303.318.0447 F: 303.318.0450 or email BonnieYordy@colovma.org. Recording No audio or visual recording is permissible at any time.

Registration Form Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians 2011 Program Fort Collins, Colorado Course size is limited to ensure high-quality instruction for all participants. Registrations are accepted on a first-come basis until maximum enrollment is reached. Name DVM VMD Student Other Practice Focus (check all that apply): General Large animal Small animal Equine Exotic Other (specify) Clinic Name and Address ( preferred mailing address) Home Address ( preferred mailing address) Veterinary College and Year of Graduation State Where Licensed/Veterinary License Number (please include photocopy of license) Work Phone Cell Phone Email Address early Bird Registration Fees* Register by October 1, 2010 Veterinarians $5,870 all sessions $4,870 for 3 sessions Fourth-year Veterinary Student** $5,620 all sessions $4,620 for 3 sessions CVMA Members $5,620 all sessions (veterinarians only) $4,620 for 3 sessions Returning MAV Grads $1,150 Specify track Specify track if taking 3 sessions: Equine and farm animal track or Small animal and exotics track Registration Fees* After October 1, 2010 $6,120 all sessions $5,120 for 3 sessions $5,870 all sessions $4,870 for 3 sessions $5,870 all sessions $4,870 for 3 sessions $1,400 Specify track *The fee includes lecture notes, laboratory supplies, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments during breaks. ** Fourth-year students must provide written permission from the veterinary school s Dean s Office. This application cannot be processed without a non-refundable $500 deposit accompanying this form and a photocopy of a veterinary license or a letter from your school verifying that you are in good standing, if a veterinary student, or that you are employed as a veterinarian, if a college faculty member not required to hold a veterinary license. The remaining course fee is due by December 1, 2010, and can be paid by installments or in full. A confirmation will be sent within 14 days of receipt of registration. Please do not make travel arrangements until written confirmation has been received. If a written request for a refund is made on or before December 1, 2010, 75% of course tuition will be refunded. If a written request is made on or before January 14, 2011, 50% of course tuition will be refunded. No refunds will be given after January 14, 2011. I understand that by submitting this registration form and $500 deposit to reserve a seat in the upcoming MAV course that the $500 deposit is non-refundable. Signature required to register Payment Information Visa MasterCard Credit Card Number Expiration Date Name on card Billing address zip code Signature Please bill my credit card in the following installments: (Tuition must be paid in full by December 1, 2010). Check Number Checks should be made payable to the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association Other Information Specify whether you need a PC or Mac version of the point finding CD: PC Mac Dietary needs: Vegetarian Vegan Other Return this form to CVMA via fax at 303.318.0450 or by mail to Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, 191 Yuma Street, Denver, CO 80223.

191 Yuma Street Denver, CO 80223 Medical Acupuncture For Veterinarians from Colorado State University and the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association is the only comprehensive scientific acupuncture course available for veterinarians. Join us on the leading edge of integrative medicine. Register by October 1, 2010 and save $250 off the regular rate! Center for Comparative and Integrative Pain Medicine Merging Modern Medicine with Ancient Wisdom