The American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOW) has announced its 2002 21st Annual Conference to be held on November 15-18 in Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Ken Bridge, Arlington, Virginia. The central theme is: "Ancient medicine; modern application." American Association of Oriental Medicine was formed in 1981 as American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine to be the unifying force for American acupuncturists who are committed to high ethical and educational standards, and a well regulated profession to ensure the safety of the public. Recently the AAAOM voted to change it's name to better represent it's membership. In recognition that acupuncture was just one part of the entire scope of Oriental Medicine. For further information contact hq@aaow.org.