First presented at the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association 2023 Virtual Seminar. FOMA is proud to offer this on-demand CME program as Dr. Torrents explores Acupuncture and the similarities between the practise of OMM.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the philosophy of TCM as it pertains to today’s modern society.
• Discuss the history of acupuncture as it pertains to the Western Culture.
• Review the mechanisms of action of effects of acupuncture needling technique.
• Discuss the history of osteopathic medicine and it’s application in today’s society.
• Review the similarities between the practice of acupuncture and the practice of osteopathic manipulative medicine.

Dr. Torrents has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

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