2024 Annual International Conference on TCVM—Call for Abstracts
We are excited to invite veterinary acupuncture and TCVM clinicians and researchers to submit abstracts for presentation during the 26th International Conference on TCVM (ICTCVM), held at Chi University campus in Reddick, Florida from September 19 to 22, 2024 (Thursday to Sunday). The main theme of this conference will be “TCVM for Oncology, Palliative Care, Geriatrics, and Rehabilitation/Sports Medicine.”
Presentation Categories
Submissions may span multiple topics – please indicate all applicable categories when submitting an abstract.
- Clinical Application, including any new acupuncture techniques/methods, herbal formulas, or Tui-na/food therapy treatments in dogs, cats, or horses. This is a 30-minute presentation.
- How to, including pearls and clinical tips of how to diagnose and/or treat a disease or medical condition/syndrome in dogs, cats, horses, or exotic and zoo animals. This is a 10 to 30-minute presentation.
- A Case Study, including any unique or special case in a dog, cat, horse, or other species. This is a 10-minute presentation.
- Clinical Research, including any study on the efficacy or safety/side effect(s) of any TCVM therapeutic, clinically randomized, and controlled studies, or a retrospective study of a series of cases of a disease or syndrome. This is a 10 to 30-minute presentation.
Presentation Awards
Each selected 30-minute presentation will be awarded $300, and each selected 10-minute presentation will be awarded $150. The awards will be subtracted from the conference registration dues. A certificate will be awarded to the first-place presenter in each category.
Abstract Format
The abstract must be submitted in a single-spaced Microsoft Word document and must be no more than two pages in length. Abstracts may be sent by email as an attachment identified as "Abstract TCVM Conference" in the e-mail subject line. The abstract must include the following items:
- Title of Topic
- Name of Author(s)
- Mailing Address
- Telephone Number
- Email Address
- Abstract
- Reference
- Curriculum Vitae (Resume)
- Short bio
Example “Dr. Huisheng Xie is the president of, and a professor at, Chi University, Florida, USA. He received a BS-Vet Med in 1983 and a master’s degree in veterinary acupuncture in 1988 in China, and a Ph.D. from University of Florida. In 1998, Dr. Xie founded the Chi University in Florida to train veterinarians in acupuncture, herbal medicine, Food Therapy and Tui-na.”
Email your Word Document as an attachment to conference@chiu.edu. Abstracts must be received electronically no later than 11:59 PM (EST) on February 28, 2024. You will receive a notification by email that your abstract has been received. Please advise if an acknowledgement is not received within 5 business days of submission. Notification of acceptance or rejection of abstracts will be emailed by March 10, 2024.
Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline:February 28, 2024
Selection notifications sent:March 10, 2024
Final full paper submission deadline:May 15, 2024
Conference registration deadline:July 15, 2024
PowerPoint presentation submission deadline:July 15, 2024
For More Information
For additional information please contact conference@chiu.edu or call 1-800-860-1543, extension 421.
Annual International Conference on TCVM
Taught in English
For veterinarians & veterinary students
Conference Lectures
Small Animal Conference Lectures
Equine Conference Lectures
Workshops
Integrative Approach to Canine Oncology
Laser Therapy and Canine Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis
Integrative Approach to Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Integrative Approach to Feline Medicine
Equine TCVM Scanning & Lameness Diagnostic
Instructors
Enrollment Options
Semester
2024
Vet Student?
Schedule & Tuition
Small Animal Conference Lectures
Option 1
Online
Sep 19, 2024 - Jan 19, 2025
$425.00
Option 2
On-site in Reddick
Sep 19 - Sep 20, 2024
$425.00
Equine Conference Lectures
Option 1
Online
Sep 19, 2024 - Jan 19, 2025
$425.00
Option 2
On-site in Reddick
Sep 19 - Sep 20, 2024
$425.00
Integrative Approach to Canine Oncology
Option 1
Online
Sep 21, 2024 - Jan 21, 2025
$250.00
Option 2
On-site in Reddick
Sep 21, 2024 or Sep 22, 2024
$250.00
Laser Therapy and Canine Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis
Option 1
Online
Sep 21, 2024 - Jan 21, 2025
$250.00
Option 2
On-site in Reddick
Sep 21, 2024 or Sep 22, 2024
$250.00
Integrative Approach to Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Option 1
Online
Sep 21, 2024 - Jan 21, 2025
$250.00
Option 2
On-site in Reddick
Sep 21, 2024 or Sep 22, 2024
$250.00
Integrative Approach to Feline Medicine
Option 1
Online
Sep 22, 2024 - Jan 21, 2025
$250.00
Option 2
On-site in Reddick
Sep 21, 2024 or Sep 22, 2024
$250.00
Equine TCVM Scanning & Lameness Diagnostic
Option 1
Online
Sep 22, 2024 - Jan 22, 2025
$250.00
Option 2
On-site in Reddick
Sep 21, 2024 or Sep 22, 2024
$250.00
Payment Information
A $100.00 non-refundable course deposit is charged upon enrollment to reserve your seat.
Payment is due 90 days before the start date of each session or course.
Discounts
Register for 5 workshops
-$400.00
Register for 4 workshops
-$250.00
Register for 3 workshops
-$100.00
WATCVM Member Discount
-$70.00
Register for Both Conference Lectures
-$200.00
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will I get access to the online course?
You will get 4 months of access to this online course. The course can be accessed through our learning portal.