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My AAAOM-SO Essay

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The following is my submission to the AAAOM-Student Organization’s $1000 essay writing contest, whose Facebook club I am a member of I have been tossed off of(pun becomes relevant later). I hope to be the winner, and an inside source assures me that my victory is inevitable.

How The Market Decides

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seussical prose for educational purposes...

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New FPD Poll Finds CAN Divided

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First Professional Doctorate Support Disorder

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First Professional Doctorate Support Disorder (FPDSD) has two manifestations, manic disorder and depressive disorder.  Depressive disorder is manifested by mental dejection and incoherent speech, while manic disorder is characterized by shouting, restlessness and violent behaviors.

THE ZANG FOOL'S 15TH ANNUAL FPD HAIKU COMPETITION

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From the Vault

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Here is a recycled rant (trimmed down with new comments in italics) from about a year ago that is fairly appropriate for the carnival that is the current FPD 'debate'.  The more things change, the more things stay insane.  I had heard much talk of increased opportunities for AOM in intergrated settings and hospitals...a year ago.  Well the same crap

4th Doctoral Year Curriculum Leaked

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Who’s On First?

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First Annual No Balance Method Conference

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Dr. Zang Fool, master of the No Balance Method, will present this new powerfully chaotic treatment system over a three day period this October.  The No Balance Method is the culmination of several hours of painstaking work by Dr.

Evangelical Community Acupuncture

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Friends and family surrounding him, Paul Williams lays down on the makeshift crucifix fashioned out of plywood and wooden posts.  The planks are sturdy and laid flat on the ground, a modest amount of cushioning over the boards to provide the slightest comfort.  Paul, who appears to be in his middle to late sixties, will be lying on the crucifix for an hour and the boards can be extremely uncomfo

Energy Condoms, by My Qi!

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Energy Condoms, by My Qi!

What are they?

My Qi! Energy Condoms are a new, powerful method of protection against commonly acquired Spiritually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) from client to practitioner.  

Shen Men Reunite For AAAOM Rally

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Ending a hiatus of nearly 20 years, AOM super-group The Shen Men have announced plans for a nationwide tour set to kick off on the steps of California State Capitol Hill, Saturday, April 23rd in Sacramento.  The event will reunite the long estranged 5-piece original AOM boy band as the AAAOM launches its AOM Unite America!

Study: Acupuncture Effective For Pre-Acupuncture Related Anxiety

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A new study from the University of Alabama shows that acupuncture is remarkably effective for the anxiety experienced before getting acupuncture.  Dr.

Scope of Practice Loophole Allows Monkey to Practice Acupuncture

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Capitalizing on a loophole in scope of practice laws for AOM in Oregon, a chimpanzee has been “hired” to needle patients in a southeast Portland clinic.  Peaches, a five-year-old female chimpanzee, has been needling patients for two years at Monkey Shines Community Acupuncture.  “She has amazing skills and gets fantastic results.” said clinic owner and guardian of Peaches, Harold McRae.

duh Qi…de qi!

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The Integrator Blog notices Disintegrative Medicine is on the rise, Mark Seem lets the entry-level cat out of the bag…too bad it’s road kill, AAAOM provides a forum for conversation that it can’t totally control and PCOM finally figures out how to separate the branch from the root…with Community-Style Acupuncture!

AMA Reaches Agreement With ACAOM on Doctorate Degree Abbreviation

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After much contention between the American Medical Association (AMA) and the ACAOM over the proposed first professional doctorate degree in acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, a compromise was reached that will alter the healthcare acronym landscape into a terrain that can be more easily navigated by patients.  The AMA has agreed to change the Medical Doctor abbreviation MD, to the new Western Med

Local Man Adopts CA Practice, Stops Begging Wife To Let Him Treat Her

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Area Woman Confused by Acupuncture Terminology, Addicted to Illness

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A woman leaving an acupuncturists office in Echo Park, California, expressed mild confusion and vague irritation after an appointment with local acupuncturist, Terry Vain.  “He told me that my liver was hot.  What the hell does that mean?” 

Inspired by Obama Win, CCAOM Changes Course On Doctorate Plans

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New Song Lyrics

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I've been working out the lyrics of a new tune called "Lets be doctors".  Here they are for your enjoyment.  Rock On!! 

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