Acupuncture has been practised for centuries in China for its ability to modulate and manage pain. The ability to induce analgesia has now brought the practice of acupuncture as an alternative to conventional anaesthesia to both Western countries and the rest of Asia. The Chinese Medicine faculty at IMU is conducting a workshop to give a brief understanding regarding the history of acupuncture’s anaesthesia practices; from the historical development perspective to its underlying mechanism and clinical advantages. It will also include updates on the progress of acupuncture anaesthesia clinical trials currently conducted in Malaysia.

1. Integrative Medicine: Its future in Malaysia by YBhg. Datuk Dr Noor Hisham bin Abdullah
2. Past and Present T&CM Status in Malaysia by Dr Goh Cheng Soon
3. The Experience and Prospect of Implementing Acupuncture Anaesthesia in Hospital by Prof Zhou Jia
4. Advancement in Clinical and Fundamental Research on Acupuncture Anaesthesia by A/Prof Wang Ke
5. Forum: Integrating Acupuncture in Medical Practice – the Malaysian experience’ by Dr Kavita Bhojwani, Dr Lim Ren Jye, Dr Yan Yang Wai, and Prof Zhou Jia. Chaired by Wong Hon Foong
6. Demonstration / Hands on Workshop

Objectives

• To raise awareness of Acupuncture amongst healthcare professionals in Malaysia
• To promote the integration of Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine in Malaysia

Target Audience

• Local and regional Chinese Medicine practitioners
• Western Medicine practitioners
• Medical educators
• Chinese Medicine-related industry parties
• Students

Keynote Speakers

• Prof Zhou Jia
  – Deputy Head, SHUTCM Affiliated Shu Guang Hospital
  – Chief Physician, Cardiothoracic Surgery Department
  – Director, Acupuncture Anaesthesia Research Institute
• A/Prof Wang Ke
  Associate Research, Acupuncture Anaesthesia Research Institute, SHUTCM Affiliated Shu Guang Hospital

Medium

Bilingual slides. Mandarin with simultaneous English interpretation.