Annual International Conference on TCVM

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.

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

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.