Melinda Mingus, MD, MBA
(Anesthesiology NY) – Impressive instructors! Comprehensive, in depth program, includes much more than basic acupuncture and very relevant information for clinical practice. I know that I received excellent training from the Phase I and Phase II program because when I went to an advanced specialty acupuncture course my point finding was better than many of the other attendees!"

Sul Chung, MD
(Psychiatry WI) – This program is worth more than the tuition I paid for. Excellent program. Well organized.

Wendell Diggs, PA-C
(Internal Medicine MI) – All instructors were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and desirous of students to learn. Excellent in all regards! Any practitioners desiring to add acupuncture to their practice should consider this course above all others.

Cynthia Evans, MD
(Onclology PA) – The program was well-organized. The speakers were experts in their fields and very knowledgeable.

Victoria Gaus, MD
(PM&R MI) – I can immediately put it to use to help my patients and see immediate wonderful impressive result.

Mike Genco, MD
(Emergency Medicine VA) – Absolutely an excellent overall program. I would highly recommend to my colleagues.

Sheryl Haggerty, MD., Ph.D.
(General Practice CA) – The structure of this course is the only one I know of which facilitates incorporation into the busy lifestyle of physicians.

Joseph Kessler, MD
(Family Practice OH) – I am able now to truly diagnose a person beyond just their presenting complaint. I've always been taught to recommend "lifestyle change," but really without context. I am now able to explain to people why they need to change their lifestyle. Thank you, Dr. Lee, for providing this course. You are right - this course has changed my life. I am finally on the road to truly becoming a healer.

John Kim, MD
(Gynecology CA) – I would highly recommend this course to my colleagues. This is the best way for physicians to incorporate practical acupuncture skills in their clinical practice.

Yingchih Lin, MD
(Family Practice CA) – Excellent presentations. Speakers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic in presenting the TCM to Western medicine trained physicians.

Tara McElroy, MD
(OB/GYN OH) – Vast breadth of information.

Pablo Merced, MD
(Family Practice KY) – Able to apply what I have learned immediately in my practice.

Susan Opper, MD
(Anesthesiology KS) – This was one of the most exciting and fulfilling journey in my educational career. I will never look at Western medicine in the same manner.

Karen Riley, MS, FNP-C
(Neurology NC) – Time and money well spent.

Mylaine Riobe-Heron, MD
(OB/Gyn FL) – Comprehensive presentation of a large amount of information.

Raquel Rosen, MD
(Neurology NY) – This is a comprehensive program that integrates TCM/Acupuncture in a harmonious and synchronized way to Western medicine. It enhances the practice of Western medicine and sheds a new light in understanding the beauty of TCM. Faculty was knowledgeable, professional and was able to convey information in a concised and organized manner.

Florencio Singson, MD
(Internal Medicine TX) – I respect the genuine interest and expertise of our instructor. They tried very hard to bridge both Western and Eastern medicine together. The winner of course will be our patients. I learned so much and my mind is already thinking how I can apply this in my practice.

Elisa Song, MD
(Pediatrics CA) – I wouldn't recommend any other medical acupuncture program more highly than this! A solid understanding of TCM is critical to truly maximizing the effectiveness of acupuncture, and Dr. Lee's course is the only one of its kind to truly blend Eastern knowledge with Western science.

Richard Strong, MD
(GI CA) – The program is organized into stages that allow the participant to begin needling and treating early as he/she learns acupuncture. Enjoyed all the faculty.

Farzana Tausif, MD
(Family Practice OH) – Excellent program. Enjoyed every single minute of program.

Holly Zhao, MD., Ph.D.
(PM&R CA) – Highly organized program. Great hands-on opportunity. Heavily emphasize on TCM approach in Dx and Rx, yet correlates with Western medicine conditions.

Saeid Ahmadpour, MD
(Endocrine CO) – Excellent program. I do recommend it highly.

Diana Amodia, MD
(Internal Medicine & Addiction Medicine CA) – I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to participate in this course – both phase I and phase II. I will definitely apply this knowledge in my practice and feel comfortable doing so not only in acupuncture but in herbal therapy using the modular system. This course is definitely worth its cost. I would most certainly recommend it to my colleagues.

Marc H. Applebaum, MD
(PM&R IL) – Faculty knowledgeable, Enthusiastic and Dedicated to the practice and teaching of TCM. Excellent; Instructive and Practical. Plenty of information that would be of interest to any specialist.

Shehla Atiq, MD
(Rheumatology MS) – Well organized. Lots of material covered in short period.

Sumbul Beg, MD
(Internal Medicine CA) – Very comprehensive and nicely done.

G. Maurice Benoit, Jr., MD
(Anesthesiology LA) – I plan on opening an acupuncture clinic when I return to the New Orleans area. I'm looking forward to putting this knowledge to use to help my patients.

Vasu K. Brown, MD
(Pain Management MA) – Excellent course, I learnt all practical techniques I can use immediately. I also got the overall picture of how to base the treatment protocol. I am very happy I attended this course.

Peter Chang, MD
(Family Practice MI) – Excellent program! I feel confident to start treating patients.

Anca Chiritescu, MD
(Psychiatry CA) – All faculty members were very helpful, good teachers. Program has been very helpful introducing acupuncture in clinical practice – in different fields of medicine.

Angel Cho, MD
(OB/Gyn CA) – Brings together all the conceptions of TCM and makes treatment formula more understandable.

Catherine Chow, MD
(Internal Medicine CA) – Very good program and will be of great use especially in pain control which does not have much choice in western medicine. Wish I have heard of this program years ago.

Mark Chu, MD
(Family Practice NE) – IT has been an amazing experience in learning the traditional Chinese medicine. Just like Dr. Lee said in his audio tape "You are coming to Fantasy Island and your dreams are made to come true." Acupuncture is a powerful healing tool. Now I have not only more tools but powerful tools to treat my patients. Thank you not only from me but also from all my patients as well.

Joseleeto Chua, MD
(Neurology OR) – Faculty is knowledgeable of the topics presented. Very approachable and helpful. This course is highly recommended and I have encouraged colleagues and friends to attend it. This is an excellent course for physicians interested in TCM with the intention of incorporating these modalities in their practice, whether for educational enrichment or improvement of patient care.

William Copeland, MD
(Gyn CA) – I will no longer evaluate patients using just traditional western methods.

Marie-Noelle Farnsworth, MD
(Emergency Medicine NJ) – I really enjoyed the course – everyone was extremely pleasant and helpful.

Henry Fliman, MD
(OB/Gyn OH) – Well organized. Opens the eyes into TCM – helps to approach patients in a different light.

Laurey Hallson, MD
(OB/Gyn FL) – The faculty was all very helpful and informative. I think we have all evolved to more understanding and enlightened physicians.

Syed S. Hyder, MD
(Neurology ND) – Everything was excellent. The faculty was wonderful and the cohort group enjoyable.

Connie Jennings, MD
(Internal Medicine KY) – Outstanding faculty and staff. Outstanding coverage of the material within 300 hours. Material is presented in such a way as to keep student enthusiasm self perpetuating. Inclusivity of the class and the faculty is very rewarding. Appreciate how approachable Dr. Lee and other faculty are.

Lisa Kasalajtis, MD
(Internal Medicine CA) – Very well organized and professionally taught with respectable lecturers.

Elliot Klaw, MD
(Internal Medicine CA) – Stimulating and very compelling. I view this as a valuable first step towards integrating my grasp of medicine. Thank you.

John Kraus, MD
(PM&R PA) – The course was thorough and makes one feel he can perform acupuncture with knowledge and confidence.

Don Leake, MD
(Anesthesia MN) – I will use this new skill the rest of my practice and into retirement.

Hsiu-Hsein Ling, MD
(PM&R CA) – Excellent. Everyone has a lot of experience to share and pearls of wisdom. Very practical knowledge which I can apply immediately in my practice. I can't be happier to be here!

Oscar Lopez, MD
(General Practice AL) – I enjoyed the knowledge I obtain from your program and even more enjoyable is the friendship I have with my fellow students or I hope I can call them my classmates of 2005. Initially I have a brother-in-law, an anesthesiologist who took a course in LA, was not very satisfied with the program he attended. He is impressed with my knowledge and experiences.

Alan Magner, MD
(Internal Medicine PA) – Faculty is uniformly top quality clear, interesting, and very inter-active, vast amount of material presented clearly and with great detail. Overall program is fantastic! This has been one of the most intense, most interesting and fascinating courses I've ever attended…. This changes my lifestyle in a highly positive way, and will bring much healing, I'm positive, to most of my patient.

C. Laura Maymi, MD
(Anesthesiology OR) – Impressed by the faculties' knowledge and their patience to impart their experience with us. It is so exciting to learn about a powerful method to help patients. Learning about TCM renewed my love for medicine. It is exciting to be able to help my patients with a new modality that doesn't involve drugs and outrageous procedures.

Dana McGinty, MD
(Internal Medicine DC) – This is an excellent program which allows integrative approach - I was able to start using what I learned immediately after Phase I with much success and benefit to my patients. Would recommend to other MD highly.

Charles Mitchell, MD
(Dermatology TN) – Excellent practical training program to get started on acupuncture.

Joanne Oh, MD
(Anesthesiology MA) – Excellent course – appreciate the in depth study of TCM theory. Finding the points easy – but why the particular point – now easy to understand based on TCM.

Samantha Patwardhan, MD
(OB/Gyn CO) – It was great to attend a program in acupuncture that is geared towards Western physicians.

Marin Payne, MD
(Emergency Medicine VA) – A very thorough introduction into acupuncture. Well-structured and professionally run. I look forward to furthering my studies and practice of acupuncture with the sound foundation this symposium has provided. Very competent faculty. They provided excellent instruction. Some diversity of opinion regarding techniques, very useful.

Michel Perillo, MD
(Anesthesiology OH) – Excellent, well organized, comprehensive syllabus, tapes lectures providing an excellent foundation for acupuncture. Interesting and effective combination and integration of Eastern and Western medicine – a unique perspective!

Richard Saini, MD
(Psychiatry FL) – The faculties are helpful, interested in teaching. Worthwhile window into a new arena of treatment possibilities.

John Schmitz, MD
(Psychiatry MO) – Intensive but worth the effort. Comprehensive. I fell very competent to practice acupuncture.

Jeanne Snyder, MD
(Family Practice AK) – I am very pleased and excited – this is "the rest of the story" (acupuncture) and this program has made it so I can begin right away to help my patients.

Penney Stringer, MD
(Family Practice WA) – Overall, a great accomplishment in putting together this course. A true gift and blessing covering such a vast amount of complex information.

Janice Tandler, MD
(Family Practice MN) – What a collection of talent! The range of thought and inquiry was dazzling, and Dr. Lee is a wonderful "ringmaster." I had initially been interested in learning a few empiric treatment formulae and techniques and found a science instead. The theoretical framework of the TNT and Dr. Lee's homunculus made it possible to assimilate a large amount of information that probably would have made no sense to me otherwise.

Sotero Ureta, MD
(Internal Medicine MI) – High quality program of teaching TCM (acupuncture and herbal medicine) to busy physicians. I feel reasonably competent in integrating acupuncture in my practice.

Laurie Weisensee, MD
(Neurology/Pain SD) – The program is very helpful. I will use what I have learned in my pain practice and general neurology. I also appreciate the analysis of myself for remedies I may try. I am excited to add a new dimension to my practice. Myself and my patients will benefit from additional therapies now available to them. The concept of integrative medicine will likely become the "norm" in the future with in the developed world.

Evelyn White, MD
(OB/Gyn IN) – Outstanding overall. An incredible job in incorporating theories of TCM. This has added to my options to help my patients.

Katia Wilder, PA
(Family Practice CA) – Thank you so very much!! I really appreciate all the time, energy, expense and expertise involved in making this program available. I think the herbal section is excellent as well.

Keith Williams, MD
(PM&R FL) – Phase I and II combined – excellent. One leaves with a feeling of confidence.

Peter Young, MD
(Internal Medicine AZ) – Change my perspective about TCM, and to integrate East and West medicine for my clinical practice. Way beyond my expectation. Help me to learn the basics and apply multiple flexible options.

David Zangrando, MD., Ph.D.
(Anesthesiology OH) – A+ Excellent program to introduction of acupuncture. I really appreciated the integration of TCM – Western Medicine – Acupuncture…. The workshops with the preceptors were very very helpful. I would highly recommend this course; it's given me a very strong foundation upon which to build my future study.

Jane A. Abdelhadi, MD
(IM, CA) - Dr. Lee's staff have been very courteous and helpful! The faculty have been great! The acupuncture teachers were wonderful and so willing to share their experience and knowledge.

Diana Amodia, MD
(IM/Addiction Medicine, CA) - I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to participate in this course - both phase I and phase II. I will definitely apply this knowledge in my practice and feel comfortable doing so not only in acupuncture but in herbal therapy using the Modular System. This course is definitely worth its cost. I would most certainly recommend it to my colleagues.

Damon T. Arnold, MD
(Internal Medicine IL) - This was a well organized and high quality program. It should be part of the general medical education of all physicians.

Dorothy Bradbury, MD
(Emergency Medicine MT) - Through this course I have a much better concept of pain management and have many tools to use while caring for patients in an acute care setting.

Howard Brinton, MD
(Family Practice ID) - Sincere thanks for this eye opening introduction to a fascinating discipline.

Sal Cerniglia, MD
(Anesthesiology NJ) - Excellent organization and presentation of complex concepts in acupuncture. Well worth the time and money.

Carlos Cruz, MD
(OB/GYN TX) - Excellent program. I would recommend it highly to anyone interested in acupuncture or TCM. Very enlightening and has opened my mind to a different philosophy in the treatment of patients.

Satwant Dhillon, MD
(OB-GYN WI) - I feel I have learned new knowledge that will help me understand pathology that never make sense to me before - this will allow me to take better care of my patients. Thank you!

Regina Earle, MD
(Emergency GA) - Excellent program. Thank you! Loved the correlation of the Chinese theories with Western modern concepts.

Roger Espiritu, MD
(Internal Medicine/Allergy CA) - Excellent training course in general, instructors have very impressive professional background and excellent teaching ability.

Benigno Federici, MD
(OB/GYN VA) - Program is very well put together. As an obstetrician/Gyn, I came with the intention of using acupuncture for pelvic pain treatment. Now I realize that I can treat so much more.

Cynthia Fox, MD
(Anesthesiology LA) - Excellent! I went from vaguely interested in acupuncture as a novelty to seriously expecting to use it in my practice.

Peggy Hassell, MD
(Psychiatry OK) - By far the most informative CME activity I've attended.

Syed Shiraz Hyder, MD
(Neurology, ND) - Dr. Lee and his team have done a wonderful job of putting this course together. It has everything that it takes to make a course successful.

Maria Iager, MD
(Psychiatry NY) - I'm glad I took this outstanding course. It is a great academic setting in which integrity, knowledge, wisdom and wit are wonderfully blended with closely supervised practicum.

Debra Iannuzzi, MD
(Pediatric Pulmonolgoy CA) - Well designed, the most rewarding aspect is the approach! Instead of a memorization exercise it gave an approach to acupuncture.

David Kamlet, MD
(Internal Medicine NY) - Congratulations on the success of this symposium - a monumental undertaking! These past weeks has forever transformed the way I look at life and my role as a physician.

Rosa Kincaid, MD
(Family Practice MO) - Great program. I am doing acupuncture in my office. I feel very comfortable with it due to this course.

Praveer Kumar, MD
(Internal Medicine OH) - Wonderful learning experience. Wonderful teachers. Wonderful colleagues. Wonderful support staff. Wonderful city.

May Kuo, MD
(Family Practice IL) - In only 2 months, I learn and practice the basic TCM - Acupuncture, not only the theories and I am not afraid to apply the actual needling.

Hsiu-Hsien Ling, MD
(PM&R, CA) - Excellent. Everyone has a lot of experience to share & pearls of wisdom a very practical knowledge which I can apply immediately in my practice. I can't be happier to be here!

Alan Magner, MD
(IM, PA) - This has been one of the most intense, most interesting and fascinating courses I've ever attended. The depth of knowledge transmitted by Dr. Lee and all associated staff has been incredible. Dr. Lee's humor and great humanity, as well as his wonderful staff of administrative assistants, has created a great sense of camaraderie among the course participants. This course will allow me to change my life style in a highly positive way, and will bring much healing, I'm positive, to most of my patients.

Laurance Marshburn, MD
(Anesthesiology AK) - I would highly recommend this course. I came to Phase I very skeptical. I now go home fully convinced of the usefulness of TCM, including acupuncture. This course has been one of the most rewarding and ultimately useful post-graduate training in my experience.

Christopher Morse, MD
(Family Practice MO) - Overall, fantastic course - very happy that I participated.

Eugene Muzykansky, MD
(Internal Medicine NJ) - I enjoyed the entire course and find it very useful for any medical practitioner.

Joanne J. Oh, MD
(AN, MA) - Best investment towards a CME program. Acupuncture will make a wonderful addition to our current pain practice. I am excited about this treatment option!

Samantha Patwardhan, MD
(OB/Gyn, CO) - It was great to attend a program in acupuncture that is geared toward Western physicians.

Raul Porro, MD
(Anesthesiology PR) - The most comprehensive and broad-visioned acupuncture and TCM course available for physicians with an excellent value/money ratio. Opens your eyes to a new world of knowledge and exploration leading to health promotion in you and your patients.

Brenda Powell, MD
(OB-GYN AR) - Excellent. Refreshed my enthusiasm for medicine and learning. Most stimulating course I have attended since residency.

Dov Rand, MD
(Physiatry NJ) - Would absolutely recommend this program to colleagues. Provided me a basis to begin treating my patients with acupuncture.

Ben Rezba, MD
(Orthopaedic Surgery VA) - Excellent program and would recommend.

Elin Ritchie, MD
(Family Practice NM) - We have learned so much that we can really start to apply this learning. I love being with such a vibrant group of intelligent physicians!

Jeff Schmidt, MD
(Neurology NC) - Excellent introduction to acupuncture with practical applicability.

Lisa Schwartz, MD
(Internal Medicine NY) - I've learned so many basic TCM concepts...I'll never look at my patients the same way again! I have a new set of tools to take back to my practice which I'm very excited about using! My patients are excited too!

Natalie Semchyshyn, MD
(Dermatology CA) - Excellent-faculty are very interested in teaching and explanation of concepts.

Varsha Sikka, MD
(PM&R CO) - I wish I would have attended this course 2-3 years earlier.

Ramon Solis, Jr., MD
(Internal Medicine TX) - Excellent course - Fun and exciting. Mentally stimulating.

Jacqueline Son, MD
(Family Practice TX) - Wonderful instructors - I wouldhighly recommend this to anyone interested in acupuncture.

Leon Tan, MD
(Neurology CA) - Opening up a new way of looking at disease process. Informative and excellent teaching.

Anthony Tello, MD
(Internal Medicine ND) - Wealth of material presented and knowledge of instructors were invaluable. I was able to be nurtured from a novice level to a level that I feel I can benefit my patients. It was truly a learning experience both scholastically as well as clinically.

Wilfrido Tolentino, MD
(Neurosurgery WV) - Excellent.

Mary Warfield, MD
(Internal Medicine DC) - Learning a whole new area of medicine to enhance my current practice. When I look back to how far I have progressed in knowledge and confidence in placing needles, I realized how good it was.

Carol Weinberg, MD
(Internal Medicine IL) - I expected to be able to acquire a skill and did not realize that entailed learning an entire discipline.

Laurie A. Weisensee, MD
(Neurology, SD) - I am excited to add a new dimension to my pain practice and general neurology. Myself and my patients will benefit from additional therapies now available to them. The concept of integration medicine will likely become the "norm" in the future.

Lynn White, MD
(Anesthesiology CO) - TCM gives a far more comprehensive approach to patient's wellness. The course is well organized.

Charlotte Wise, MD
(Gynecology NC) - Fascinating, enjoyable - mind expanding - just as I hoped it would be.

Karen Young, MD
(Psychiatry Conway, AR) - As a former college teacher and medical school associate professor, I certainly appreciate the extremely well presented and organized materials. My intellectual curiosity has been more than satisfied. I also have been exposed to a multiplicity of treatment methods.