An Integrated U: Integrative Medicine Across the Lifespan
Integrative medicine combines conventional medicine with evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support healing by addressing the physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and environmental factors that impact whole health.
“An Integrated U: Integrative Medicine Across the Lifespan” is a one-day conference where faculty experts will highlight best clinical practices and review the latest research and scientific developments to promote whole health from childhood through older age.
Our speakers will highlight the importance of nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices in clinical care and during periods of key transition in life. Expert researchers will also present their key takeaways to support brain health during aging. Faculty will also review the benefits of traditional medical practices, including both Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Target Audience
This course is designed for primary care physicians, specialists, mental health providers, nurses, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals interested in integrative medicine.
Learning Objectives
After the program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the varying nutrient requirements across the lifespan and recognize the role of “food as medicine.”
- Realize the benefits and impact of integrative medicine and a holistic approach to support growth and development in children and adolescents.
- Become familiar with human social genomics as a framework for understanding how positive and negative social–environmental experiences affect the genome to impact lifelong health, well-being, behavior, and longevity.
- Identify the impact of circadian rhythm disorders on brain health and function.
- Understand relationships between societal stressors and gut microbiome and their impact on brain health.
- Become familiar with the core principles of Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine in supporting health and wellness across the lifespan.
- Learn how to find reliable information and make informed decisions regarding supplement and nutraceutical use.
- Recognize the importance and benefit of using integrative approaches to support people during mid-life and beyond.
In-Person Attendance
MDs, DOs and Health Care Providers: ($150)
Trainees and Students: ($50)
Live Virtual Attendance
MDs, DOs and Health Care Providers: ($150)
Trainees and Students: ($50)
In-person registration includes access to the course materials, breakfast, lunch and reception at the meeting site. Virtual registration includes access to the live stream virtual conference. All registrants (live or virtual) will receive access to the conference recordings up to 3 weeks following the program.
Refunds
Cancellations must be received in writing by October 16, 2024 and will be subject to a $25 processing fee. Please submit refund request to [email protected]. A full refund will be provided if for any reason the course must be canceled or rescheduled.
Questions
If you have questions about enrollment, please call 310-794-2620 or email: [email protected].
