Annual Jaseng Academic
AJA Conference

The Annual Jaseng Academic (AJA) Conference, hosted by Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine at the Jaseng Medical Academy, is dedicated to promoting excellence in integrative medicine.

Held each year in collaboration with renowned institutions, the conference convenes distinguished speakers from around the world to exchange diverse perspectives. By bridging traditional divisions between Eastern and Western healthcare paradigms, the AJA Conference nurtures a collaborative atmosphere in which professionals work collectively towards one mission: advancing patient outcomes.

Upcoming AJA

AJA 2026

August 27-29, 2026
                                                                 
Theme: East, West and Healthcare Excellence: Integrative Approaches to Musculoskeletal Health
Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Highlights

AJA 2024

August 30, 2024
                                                                 
Theme: Robust Evidence in Integrative Medicine: Innovations, Challenges and Future Directions
Location: COEX Convention Hall, Seoul, South Kroea

The AJA Mission

The Annual Jaseng Academic International conference hosts conferences with the following mission:
  • Integration of Eastern and Western Medicine: To explore methods for effectively integrating Eastern and Western medical approaches, breaking down traditional boundaries to enhance patient care.
  • Evidence-Based Practice: To delve into the latest research and evidence-based practices in manual therapies, ensuring that participants are up-to-date with the most current findings in the field.
  • Patient-Centered Care: To emphasize the importance of patient-centered care, focusing on tailoring treatments to individual needs and preferences to achieve the best possible health outcomes..
  • Globalization of Integrative Medicine: To discuss strategies and insights for the globalization of Integrative Medicine, fostering international collaboration and sharing of best practices.
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: To encourage collaboration among healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds, promoting multidisciplinary discussions and the exchange of innovative ideas.

Past AJAs

AJA 2024

August 30, 2024 
The fifth AJA was convened at the COEX Convention Hall in Seoul under the theme “Robust Evidence in Integrative Medicine: Innovations, Challenges and Future Directions,” bringing together leading experts to strengthen the future of integrative medicine research.

AJA 2023

August 13, 2023
The fourth AJA was organized in partnership with Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine under the theme “Perspectives on Integrative Medicine.”

AJA 2021

November 21, 2021
The third AJA was hosted virtually with the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education under the theme “Enhancing Self-Healing Power through Healthcare.”

AJA 2019

March 26, 2019
The second AJA took place at Jaseng Hospital with the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) under the theme “Expanding the Scope of Chuna and Manual Medicine.”

AJA 2018

March 4, 2018
The first AJA was held at the InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas in collaboration with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) under the theme “Present and Future Implications of Nonsurgical Spine and Joint Treatment.”