2010 Program Fort Collins, Colorado Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians Scientific Acupuncture for the 21st Century and beyond Acupuncture for today s doctors based on today s medicine Learn the fundamentals of acupuncture, explained with concepts from modern anatomy and physiology Transcend the need for belief systems, magic, and metaphors
Is This Course For YOU? This is the course for you if: You want to practice veterinary acupuncture with the latest scientific information. You look to rely on evidence-based research as guideposts to optimal patient care. You want the truth about which acupuncture approaches actually work. You want to confidently and effectively introduce acupuncture into your practice immediately upon completion of the program. Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians (MAV) brought medical acupuncture to the veterinary profession in 1998 to provide a solid program through which scientifically focused healthcare professionals could learn acupuncture without needing to adopt the magical myths and metaphors of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The MAV curriculum is updated annually as our understanding of this interventional neurophysiologic treatment strategy expands. MAV provides 140 hours of continuing education, open to veterinarians and qualified veterinary students. It offers the only extensively and comprehensively scientific acupuncture course. Setting higher standards for veterinarian acupuncturists advances the profession s capacity to make meaningful progress in acupuncture research, practice and education. Photo by Anne Park, www.4legsphotography.com
What is medical acupuncture? Medical Acupuncture refers to a contemporary system of acupuncture based on scientific principles. Instead of remaining mired in ancient metaphorical disease processes whose original context died long ago, medical acupuncturists strive to update and upgrade acupuncture. How do I know if the Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians (MAV) Program is right for me? If you are willing to work hard and learn how acupuncture works based on neurophysiology and neuroanatomy, MAV provides the structure and challenge not available elsewhere. We eschew belief-system orientations that require students to regurgitate poorly defined metaphysical processes. We recognize that the early Chinese acupuncturists were advanced for their time in that they developed a fairly sophisticated means of engaging somatovisceral, viscerosomatic, and somatosomatic reflexes. However, we also acknowledge that TCM suffers from a heavy encumbrance of mythos, folklore, and metaphor. In contrast, MAV transcends the useless and retains the useful, grounding acupuncture with the intellectual understanding of today and the vision of tomorrow. Why do you teach that acupuncture is not energy medicine? Isn t that what it is? No, acupuncture is not energy medicine. This mistaken idea that acupuncture moves invisible energy ( qi ) through mysterious pathways came about in the early 1900s when a French author incorrectly translated the term qi into energy. Sadly, many are reluctant to give up the New Age fascination with mysterious energies. I am concerned that MAV may be too hard; I have been out of school for several years. Learning medical acupuncture requires concerted focus on the central, autonomic, and peripheral nervous systems. We provide several interactive teaching vehicles that refresh and build upon the fundamentals of neurobiology and anatomy taught in veterinary medical school: these include a canine anatomy DVD, a neurobiology CD, and two interactive programs on equine and canine acupuncture point locations, all developed at Colorado State University. Will I be ready to practice acupuncture on animals in my veterinary practice when I am done with the course, or do I need further coursework? MAV contains ample, hands-on, experiential laboratory time in small groups that facilitates your understanding of how the patient assessment techniques and treatment approaches work in the clinical setting. Our cadre of dedicated and experienced clinical preceptors guides students in ways that develop their expertise and clinical acumen so that once a student receives a certificate of completion, she or he can confidently and effectively introduce acupuncture into a veterinary practice. Will I be certified in veterinary medical acupuncture when I complete the course? Upon satisfactory completion of the course requirements and examinations, you will receive a certificate of completion from the MAV program. I only practice on small (or large) animals. Do I need to take the entire course? Yes. We teach one full, 140-hour program annually, which covers large, small, and exotic animal acupuncture. I love animals and would like to take your course, but I am not a veterinarian. Can I still get in? Only veterinarians and fourth-year veterinary students with permission from their dean s office are eligible to enroll in the program. Where does the course take place? The lectures and small animal laboratory sessions take place at the Marriott Hotel in Fort Collins. The equine, ruminant, and anatomy laboratories are held on the Colorado State University campus. We provide transportation from the Marriott Hotel to the CSUcampus labs. What do I need to do to successfully complete the course? Earning a MAV certificate of completion requires passing scores on three written examinations, a techniques practical examination, and point-finding practical examinations.
Should I Learn Medical Acupuncture or TCM? Know the Difference Before You Enroll [Adapted from White A and the Editorial Board of Acupuncture in Medicine. Western medical acupuncture: a definition. Acupuncture Medicine. 2009;27(1):33-35.] Western Medical Acupuncture Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Definition An evidence-based approach to acupuncture built on contemporary anatomy, physiology, and pathology. A system of Chinese health care created in the 1950 s during the Communist Revolution, that relies upon primitive and metaphorical (e.g., Yin/Yang) descriptions of illness derived from eras predating science. Science vs. Dogma Medical acupuncture replaces the anachronistic metaphors of Yin, Yang, and Qi with a more nuanced and accurate understanding of physiologic dysfunction. This opens the door to designing acupuncture treatments as restorative neurophysiologic interventions that have a proper place in modern healthcare. TCM ideology coddles the arcane precepts of Chinese Medicine as despite the findings that some of its tenets rest on to incorrect interpretations of health and disease. Mechanisms of Action Medical acupuncturists acknowledge that needling and other forms of acupuncture stimulation work through neuromodulation. That is, somatic afferent nerve stimulation leads to normalization of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system function. TCM practitioners view needling as a means to unblock stuck energy, or Qi, and thereby balance Yin and Yang. Research Implications Viewing acupuncture as neuromodulation engendered by somatic afferent stimulation offers a gamut of research possibilities that includes being able to properly design studies that measure neurophysiologic alterations as a consequence of acupuncture, both in the brain and in the periphery. Clinging to acupuncture as a type of energy medicine based on metaphorical descriptions of illness prevents any meaningful research investigation due to the fact that one cannot objectively measure a metaphor or imagined mystical energies.
Program Goals for Attending Clinicians Learn acupuncture neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Study in detail the connections between acupuncture points and neural structures, and how stimulation of these sites initiates restorative physiologic changes within the animal. Employ effective treatments built on straightforward principles and timehonored strategies. Identify patients problems earlier and treat them more effectively. Master the art and science of veterinary acupuncture through a challenging and rigorous curriculum. Start your acupuncture career with state-of-the-art information. Discover the joy of practicing veterinary acupuncture where your patients love to see you! The Curriculum Session I establishes a firm footing on a solid foundation of contemporary acupuncture anatomy and physiology. Session II embarks on the journey of linking the structure-function relationships developed in Session I to clinical outcomes, setting the stage for Session III and IV. Sessions III and IV take students into the clinical application phase of the course by interweaving acupuncture anatomy, physiology, and evidence-based insights. Participants learn how to design and implement acupuncture treatments on live animals, working in small groups under the supervision of experienced clinical preceptors. Ample hands-on laboratory sessions on both small and large animals provide ongoing opportunities to refine acupuncture point locating skills and patient assessment methods. Adjunctive approaches such as soft tissues treatments and rehabilitative techniques further expand the multifaceted curriculum. Course faculty monitor students mastery of information via small groups, class discussion, and examinations. All participants receive a DVD of Virtual Canine Anatomy (an interactive multimedia anatomical instruction program), a CD-ROM on veterinary neurobiology for neuroanatomy review, and an interactive canine and equine point-finding CD-ROM containing the topographical locations of acupuncture points, complete with flash-card self-testing options. All were produced at the CSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Specify PC or Mac software versions when you register. Curriculum and faculty developed by the International Academy of Veterinary Medical Acupuncture, headed by Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS.
Course Sessions Session I February 3 7, 2010 Foundations of Acupuncture Anatomy and Physiology Acupuncture neuroanatomy Acupuncture neurophysiology Comparative acupuncture anatomy and challenges Pain physiology and acupuncture analgesia Acupuncture needling laboratory Acupuncture safety Important canine and equine point locations Somatovisceral and viscerosomatic reflexes and acupuncture Canine neurologic examination review Treatment demonstrations Trigger point therapy and palpation; the myofascial palpation examination Gold bead implants exposed Point-finding laboratories Session II March 3 7, 2010 The Beauty of Structure-Function Parallels in Acupuncture TCM: An instrument of the Communist Revolution A critical review of a misunderstood approach Electroacupuncture: Research, techniques, safety Five Phases: Disentangling the valid from the fanciful Master, influential, and command points from a neurophysiologic perspective Somatovisceral convergence, the autonomic nervous system, and homeostatic acupuncture points Special considerations regarding acupuncture in farm animals / animals used for food Special considerations for feline acupuncture and analgesia Eight singular vessels and their neurovascular relationships The Diagnostic Acupuncture Palpation Exam (DAPE) in horses; what it tells us Point-finding laboratories Anatomical artwork provided by Dover Publications An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists and The Anatomy of the Horse.
Course Sessions Session III April 7 11, 2010 Medical Acupuncture Treatments for Specific Conditions: Evidence, Anatomy, and Treatment Rationales Acupuncture for spinal pain, extremity pain, neurologic disorders, cardiopulmonary conditions, head and neck disorders, digestive conditions, reproductive problems and urinary tract disorders Equine neurology review and acupuncture approaches Saddle fit lecture and laboratory Moxibustion laboratory Neuromodulation with low level laser therapy How to give an introduction to medical acupuncture lecture The multi-layered placebo effect Critical evaluation of acupuncture research Creating a space for healing Soft tissue manual therapy lecture and laboratory Working with fascia: An experiential simulation of fascial texture Session IV May 5 8, 2010 Course Wrap-Up and Testing Your brain on acupuncture: the latest information from functional brain imaging research Exotic animal acupuncture lecture and laboratory Acupuncture for cancer patients: Separating fact from fiction View from the trenches: Legal consent and legislative concerns Equine back pain and acupuncture Animal rehabilitation: Safety and techniques Course size is limited to ensure high-quality instruction for all participants. Note: Lecture sequences may vary from year to year. Anatomical artwork provided by Dover Publications An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists and The Anatomy of the Horse.
uctors Course Director & Instructors Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS The Course Director, Dr. Robinson, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Acupuncture and a Fellow of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. She began her medical acupuncture career after taking the UCLA School of Medicine course, Medical Acupuncture for Physicians in 1989. She founded the MAV program in 1998. She currently heads the examination committee overseeing board certification for physicians in this specialty. Dr. Robinson also serves as the Director for the Colorado State University Center for Comparative and Integrative Pain Medicine at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Her research interests include comparative acupuncture neuroanatomy, advanced techniques in acupuncture education, and scientific investigations of nonpharmacologic methods of analgesia Additional Faculty and Clinical Preceptors Chris Bertch-Mumaw, DVM Dr. Bertch-Mumaw(CSU-87) owns a small animal and exotic practice in Sedona, Arizona. Her background prior to this was statewide relief work encompassing small animal, exotics, emergency medicine, wildlife and mixed animal practice. An avid horse person, with six in the barn at home, her training with CSU s MAV allows her to use acupuncture to treat everything from birds and reptiles to dogs and horses. Nancy Bureau, DVM Dr. Bureau (CSU, 2000) works in a small animal practice in Boulder, Colorado where she mixes Western medicine with alternative medicine and acupuncture to create an integrated practice. She particularly enjoys internal medicine, geriatrics, oncology, and behavioral medicine as specialties In which to blend modalities. Paul Cuddon, BVSc, DACVIM Dr. Cuddon graduated from the University of Sydney in 1979. He completed a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Guelph (1981-1983) and a residency in neurology and neurosurgery at the University of California-Davis (1983-1985). Following his formal training, he spent one year as a clinical instructor in neurology at the University of California - Davis, followed by a position as an assistant professor in neurology at the University of Wisconsin Madison (1986-1994). Dr. Cuddon then spent seven years at Colorado State University (1994-2001) as an associate professor in neurology and neurosurgery. He is currently working at Colorado State University. Dr. Cuddon is the author of 37 refereed journal articles and book chapters, and a manual on electrophysiology in veterinary neurology. He has spoken at numerous national and international conferences. His primary interests are in peripheral nerve and muscle disease, electrophysiology, and acupuncture. Priscilla Dressen, DVM Dr. Dressen graduated from Colorado State University in 1993. She was a clinical instructor for the CSU Exotic Animal Wildlife Section from 1994 to 1997. She has been the owner of the North Star Veterinary Clinic in Ft. Collins, CO since1997. Dr. Dressen completed Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians in 2000 and incorporated acupuncture as a routine procedure for exotic animals, dogs and cats in her clinic following the course. She has been a pioneer in the field of exotic animal acupuncture and has been a clinical preceptor and speaker for the course since 2001. Tim Holt, DVM Dr. Holt graduated from Colorado State University in 1988. He worked in a mixed practice in Gunnison, CO, for 15 years. Dr. Holt began incorporating complementary care into the practice in 1998. In 2004 he started working in large animal livestock at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at CSU. Dr. Holt continues to practice conventional medicine and surgery but adds complementary care as well. Mark Mattison, DVM Dr. Mattison graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1976. He has worked in, and is co-owner, of a group/mixed practice in La Crosse, WI. He has been presenting the bovine portion of the Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians program since its inception, and has also lectured for the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, and Canadian acupuncture courses. Pamela Muhonen, DVM Dr. Muhonen graduated from the Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. After eight years of mixed animal practice she founded Timberwind Veterinary Services which provides acupuncture, manual therapy, and rehabilitative medicine to the northern Front Range of Colorado. Her practice attempts to treat the whole horse by integrating western medicine with evidence based holistic modalities, and by working with a team of veterinary professionals to address saddle fit, dental care and foot management. Dr. Muhonen has been associated with MAV as a clinical preceptor since 1999 and as a lecturer for five years. Rebecca Paulekas, DVM, PT Dr. Paulekas received her DVM from Washington State University in 1983. She spent eight years in small and mixed animal general practice. She received her masters in physical therapy from the University of Southern California in 1992. Dr. Paulekas spent nine years in the outpatient orthopedic clinic of a large hospital, specializing in post-surgical rehabilitation, chronic pain and fibromyalgia, geriatrics and osteoporosis. She received her manual therapy and acupuncture certification from CSU. She now practices acupuncture, manual therapy and rehabilitation in a referral practice near Boise, ID.
Course Director & Instructors Karen Riedlinger, DVM Dr. Riedlinger has a bachelor s degree in microbiology, a master s degree in animal nutrition and she graduated from Colorado State University s veterinary school in 1997. She owns a multi-doctor equine practice in northern Colorado where she enhances a traditional western ambulatory practice with complementary modalities. She has been associated with the course as a clinical preceptor and speaker since 2001. Dr. Riedlinger spends her free time riding dressage, breeding Holstieners and enjoying her family. Mischa Rotkovich, DVM Dr. Rotkovich received her Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Microbiology from Colorado State University (CSU) in 1995 and completed her DVM with CSU in 2000. She is a Colorado native from Gunnison and was certified from the Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians course in 2006. Dr. Rotkovich is currently incorporating acupuncture into her work at The Animal Doctor in Broomfield, CO. Dr. Rotkovich keeps her days full with two super cool kids, Jordan and Jaelyn, 2 Labs and a guinea pig. Kristol Stenstrom, DVM Dr. Stenstrom received her DVM from Kansas State University in 1994. She practiced general veterinary medicine in the greater Kansas City area for three years before leaving general practice to pursue a career in research and development. Dr. Stenstrom was a research scientist in companion animal medicine for eight years, specializing in phase III and IV clinical trials involving canine cognitive dysfunction, antiinfectives, and anti-inflammatories. She received her certification from Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians in 2003 and has been a clinical preceptor for four years. Dr. Stenstrom currently owns a research consulting business and successfully operates a house-call only acupuncture practice where she effectively integrates acupuncture and herbal medicine for both small and large animals. Family is of utmost importance and much of her time is spent outside with her husband, three very active children and abundant animal menagerie! Mindy Story, DVM Dr. Story, a native of Colorado, grew up training and showing horses with interest in both western performance and 3-day eventing. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University. Following a year at Texas A&M doing biomedical research, Dr. Story returned to Colorado State University s College of Veterinary Medicine. During her studies, she had the opportunity to spend time in Ithaca, New York and Sydney, Australia on research fellowships. After graduation in 1999, she completed an internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Story then began her three year residency training program in equine surgery at Kansas State University. Following her residency, Dr. Story spent a year as a clinical instructor at KSU while studying for the surgery board exam. Dr. Story and her family returned to Colorado in July 2004 when she joined the staff at Littleton Equine Medical Center. In 2006 Dr. Story completed the course in Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians. Her professional interests include lameness, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, acupuncture and manual therapy. Kim Vanderholm, DVM Dr. Vanderholm has been practicing equine and small animal veterinary acupuncture since her graduation from Kansas State University in 1997. She effectively blends small animal acupuncture with traditional western medicine at Franktown Animal Clinic in Colorado. Eastern Sun Veterinary Services is Dr. Vanderholm s equine acupuncture practice. Dr. Vanderholm attended the first CSU Acupuncture Course offered, and has been a clinical preceptor following that initial year. Since 2001 she has coordinated all labs for the course, and has lectured on equine point finding, TCM small animal exam and ting point therapy. Aimee Witherspoon, DVM Dr. Witherspoon graduated from Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1979. She worked for WSU in the equine ambulatory and anesthesia departments for one year, and then owned and managed a busy small animal practice in Vancouver, WA for 18 years. Dr. Witherspoon received her certification in veterinary medical acupuncture at CSU in 2003. She is also certified in Manual Therapy by the Healing Oasis Wellness Center. She currently has a complementary practice providing acupuncture and manual therapy for horses and companion animals in the greater Portland area. She has lectured on integrating acupuncture into veterinary practices and how to promote acupuncture services, and the treatment of equine back pain. Bonnie Wright, DVM Dr. Wright graduated from Colorado State University in 1995. She completed her residency in anesthesia and critical patient care at UC Davis and became board certified in veterinary anesthesia in 2000. Dr. Wright was faculty at Ross University in the Caribbean from 2000-2005 and has been faculty at CSU since 2001. She is currently an emergency doctor at Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital and is transitioning away from anesthesia and into emergency work and pain practice. Dr. Wright is also working as an independent contractor with Dr. Narda Robinson in the Center for Comparative and Integrative Pain Medicine on building a pain and acupuncture research program. Her interest has been in acute and chronic pain with a focus on integrating pharmacological management with non-pharmacologic therapies for treating pain. She is the current Chair of the Board of Directors of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. She spends her free time with her two teenage boys, many farm animals, and household animals. David Ylander, DVM Dr. Ylander graduated from Kansas State University in 1983. He has worked in mixed animal practice with an emphasis on small animal and equine medicine and surgery since graduation. He is a partner at Alliance Animal Clinic in Alliance, NE. Dr. Ylander has been integrating conventional and complementary therapies focusing on pain management since 1990. He received his certification in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture in 2008. All CP s and Faculty subject to change
Course Information 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) and on the CSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences campus. Accommodations Hotel accommodations are the responsibility of each participant. A $109.00 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 or visit www.marriott.com. Indicate that you are attending the Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians course 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 2, 2010 Session I; February 2, 2010 Session II; March 6, 2010 Session III; April4, 2010 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 Shamrock Airport Express by calling 970.686.9999. 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, 2009, all monies will be refunded minus the $500 non-refundable deposit. If a written request is made between December 2, 2009 and December 18, 2009, 75% of course tuition will be refunded. If a written request is made between December 19, 2009 and January 15, 2010, 50% of course tuition will be refunded. No refunds will be given after January 15, 2010. 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. Recording No audio or visual recording is permissible at any time by any non-course faculty or staff. Texts Biomedical Acupuncture for Pain Management An Integrative Approach by Ma Y-T, Ma M, and Cho ZH. [Highly recommended] Medical Acupuncture A Western Scientific Approach (edited by J. Filshie and A. White) [Highly recommended] Veterinary Acupuncture Ancient Art to Modern Medicine (edited by A.M. Schoen) [Recommended] These texts are not included in your registration fee. Reading lists will be provided during the course. Purchasing information will be available following receipt of your registration.
Registration Form 2010 Program Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians 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 Clinic Name DVM VMD Student Other Practice Focus (check all that apply): General Large animal Small animal Equine Exotic Home Mailing Address Preferred mailing address Clinic Mailing Address Preferred mailing address Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone Fax Email Address Veterinary College and Year of Graduation State Where Licensed/Veterinary License Number (please include photocopy of license) Early Bird Registration Fees* Register by October 2, 2009 Veterinarians $4,870 Fourth-year Veterinary Student $4,620** (with written permission from their veterinary school dean s office) CVMA Members (veterinarians only) $4,620 *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. CVMA Members can receive these discounts if they register and pay by December 1, 2009 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, 2009, 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, 2009, all monies will be refunded minus the $500 non-refundable deposit. If a written request is made between December 2, 2009 and December 18, 2009, 75% of course tuition will be refunded. If a written request is made between December 19, 2009 and January 15, 2010, 50% of course tuition will be refunded. No refunds will be given after January 15, 2010. 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 confirming your acceptance of the terms noted above is 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, 2009): $ Check Number Other Information Specify whether you need a PC or Mac version of the DVD and CD-ROMs: PC Mac Dietary needs: Vegetarian Vegan Other Registration Fees* Veterinarians $5,120 Fourth-year Veterinary Student $4,870** CVMA Members (veterinarians only) $4,870 Checks should be made payable to the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association. Return this form to CVMA via fax to 303.318.0450 or by mail to: Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, 191 Yuma Street, Denver, CO 80223.
191 Yuma Street Denver, CO 80203 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 176 DENVER, CO Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians is the only college-based veterinary acupuncture program in North America with a strong scientific and evidence-based curriculum. Register by October 2, 2009 and save $250 off the regular rate! 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 the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, 191 Yuma Street, Denver, CO 80223. P: 303.318.0447, F: 303.318.0450, or email info@colovma.org.