Annual International Conference on TCVM

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2026 Annual International Conference on TCVM—Call for Abstracts

We are excited to invite integrative veterinary clinicians and researchers to submit abstracts for presentation at the 28th International Conference on TCVM (ICTCVM), to be held at Chi University Campus in Reddick, Florida, from November 5 to 8, 2026 (Thursday to Sunday). The main theme of this conference is “Integrative Veterinary Medicine for Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, and Musculoskeletal Disorders.”

Presentation Categories

Submissions may span multiple topics – please indicate all applicable categories when submitting an abstract.

o Clinical Application, including novel approaches in acupuncture, rehabilitation, medical manipulation, herbal medicine, Tui-na, and food therapies in dogs, cats, horses, and exotic/zoo animals. This is a 30-minute presentation.

o 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.

o A Case Study, including any unique or special case using an or multiple integrative veterinary medicine modalities. This is a 10-minute presentation.

o Clinical Research, including any study on the efficacy, safety, and adverse effects of
various integrative veterinary medicine modalities. This is a 10 to 30-minute presentation.

Presentation Awards

Each selected 30-minute presentation will be awarded $300, each selected
20-minute presentation will be awarded $250, and each selected 10-minute
presentation will be awarded $150. 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. The abstract must include the following items:

• Title of Topic

• Name of Author(s)

• Mailing Address

• Telephone Number

• Email Address

• Abstract (no more than two pages, single-spaced)

• References

• Curriculum Vitae (Resume)

• Short bio (60-80 words): Used to introduce you before your presentation

Submission Process

Email your Word Document as an attachment to conference@chiu.edu, identified as "Abstract TCVM Conference" in the e-mail subject line, or upload your Word file(s) via the following link: Abstract Submission Portal. Abstracts must be received electronically no later than 11:59 PM (EST) on March 1, 2026. 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.

Important Dates

Abstract submission deadline: March 1, 2026
Selection notifications sent: April 15, 2026
Final full paper submission deadline: June 1, 2026
Conference registration deadline: September 1, 2026
PowerPoint presentation submission deadline: September 1, 2026

For More Information

For additional information, please contact conference@chiu.edu or call 1-800-860-1543, extension 421.

Conference Highlights

Two days of lectures and two days of rotating workshops (up to 56 RACE approved hours)

Learn from the world renown TCVM experts

Meet & network with TCVM practitioners from all over the world

1 complimentary banquet ticket per on-site attendee

Complimentary conference proceedings

Annual International Conference on TCVM

Taught in English

For veterinarians & veterinary students

Conference Lectures

Canine Conference Lectures

Equine Conference Lectures

Workshops

Integrative Approach to Feline Medicine and Feline Acupuncture

Canine Topographic Acupuncture

Electro Acupuncture, Scalp Acupuncture and Laser Therapy in Dogs

Integrative Approach for Canine Rehab

Equine TCVM Scanning and Lameness Diagnosis

Equine Sports Medicine and EVMM

Keynote Speakers

Cynthia Lankenau

DVM

Cynthia Lankenau graduated from Cornell’s Veterinary College in 1981 and joined a 99% dairy practice in upstate NY with a total love of working with small dairy farms. In the attempt to expand her practice knowledge, she joined the Peace Corps and worked in Malawi, Africa in 1984-1985, returning to the US to join a mixed animal practice in western NY. With the decline of family farms in NY, and seeing an incredible increase in chronic diseases, Dr. Lankenau started down the path of alternative medicine; starting with acupuncture training in 1991 (IVAS), started herbal training in western herbs in 1993, Chinese herbs in 1995; chiropractic (AVCA) and homeopathic (AVH) training in 1995. She has completed Chi’s MS (TCVM); CIVT’s Western Graduate Herbal program, and Chinese herbal degree; is a registered herbalist (RH) through the American Herbal Guild. She has finished David Winston’s professional herbal training and graduate class. She has studied Classical Chinese Herbal medicine with Dr. Evan Rabinowitz and Jeffrey Yuen. She is a past president of the VBMA, Secretary/treasurer of the ACVBM, founder of the NY CAVMA, and on the board of WATCVM. Since 1993, she has practiced in a solo 100% alternative modality mixed animal practice.

Ronald B. Koh

DVM, MS, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRV, CCRP, CVMMP, CVCH, CVFT, CVPP, CVTP, CHPV

Dr. Ronald Koh, originally from Malaysia, earned his veterinary degree in Taiwan and has been practicing in the United States since 2009. He is a board-certified specialist in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation with advanced expertise in pain management, acupuncture, manual therapy, TCVM, and integrative medicine.

Dr. Koh is the founder of the canine rehabilitation veterinary certification (CCRV) program at Chi University and serves as a professor there. He previously held faculty positions as clinical assistant professor at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and later as clinical associate professor of Integrative Medicine at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

He holds multiple certifications in acupuncture (CVA), rehabilitation (CCRP, CCRV), pain management (CVPP), medical manipulation (CVMMP), herbal therapy (CVCH), food therapy (CVFT), Tui-na (CVTP), and hospice and palliative care (CHPV), and integrative veterinary cancer care (IVCCP-pending). His professional passions include managing chronic diseases, chronic pain, mobility dysfunction, cancer, and advancing the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound, with the ultimate goal of restoring mobility and enhancing quality of life for animals through a multimodal, holistic approach.

A sought-after national and international speaker, Dr. Koh regularly presents at conferences and teaches workshops not only across North America but also throughout Asia and European countries. He has authored numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed publications on topics including acupuncture, TCVM, rehabilitation, pain management, laser therapy, and integrative medicine.

Outside of his professional life, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and exploring diverse cultures. Fun fact: Dr. Koh speaks five languages—English, Mandarin, Hakka, Cantonese, and Malay.

Enrollment Options

Semester

Duration: 4 months

$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, course, or event.

Discounts

Enroll by May 31, 2026

-$150.00 Per Lecture

-$200.00

WATCVM Member Discount

-$70.00

-$100.00

-$200.00

-$300.00

-$450.00

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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.