Annual Conference

Announcing the 14th Annual Conference, The Science and Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine

November 3rd-7th, 2013

Location:
Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club

The ABIHM and Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine co-sponsor our Annual Conference, The Science and Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine. The conference attracts many types of practitioners, and is appropriate for both newcomers to integrative holistic medicine and seasoned practitioners.

In November, 2012, 40.75 hours of AMA PRA Category One Credit and AAFP Prescribed Credit were available to physicians who attended the main conference plus the preconference. CEU’s were available for acupuncturists, DC’s, ND’s, NP’s, RN’s, PA’s, nurse midwives, dieticians, pharmacists, and psychologists.

The course is well recognized for its evidence based, academically rigorous content, presented in a thoughtful and holistic manner. Participants quite frequently comment that the experience at the Annual Conference was “transformational” relative to their personal and professional lives.

Opportunities for networking and personal renewal help to deepen the learning experience, and participants also benefit greatly through personal contact with the Annual Conference speakers and the ABIHM Board of Directors throughout the week.

If you have been unable to attend a recent Annual Conference, we offer the opportunity to purchase videos from the 2011 Conference or Audios plus Synchronized Powerpoint Slides from the 2012 Conference. Up to 34.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits are associated with the 2011 Videos.

Sneak Preview for the 2013 Annual Conference: 4 Focused Tracks!
1. Monday, November 4th–Joe Pizzorno, ND: Advanced Topics in Integrative Medicine: The Epigenetics of Detoxification; Diet-Induced Acidosis; and Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Restoration

2. Tuesday, November 5th–Donald Abrams, MD: Integrative Strategies for Patients with Cancer

3. Wednesday, November 6th–Mimi Guarneri, MD: Mind-Body-Spirit Experiential (back by popular demand!)

4. Thursday, November 7th–David Riley, MD: Case Reports in the Era of Clinical Trials and Sanford Levy, MD: Nutrition Principles and Specific Supplements for Optimal Health, An Overview

Helpful Registration Tips:

We advise reading our FAQ’s to help learn about the way the Annual Conference and the Certification process are administered. Questions regarding registration for the Certification Exam should be addressed to the ABIHM, while questions regarding registration for the Annual Conference should be addressed through Scripps. Please note that registration for the Review Course and the Certification Exam involve entirely separate processes and fees.

The Annual Conference is an optional component of preparation for the certification process, and is offered once yearly in the fall. ABIHM Diplomates tell us that attending the Annual Conference provided meaningful review and preparation for the ABIHM Certification Exam. The curriculum changes slightly from year to year, but if the upcoming brochure is not available (usually in print by May), referring to the previous year’s program can give you a good sense of the conference experience. Click here for the November 2012 conference brochure.

You may register now for the Annual Conference directly through Scripps!

Some comments from previous conference attendees:

“I know that you have probably received many thank yous and accolades re: this recent conference.  Even though this is the case, I would like to add a written thank you to every presenter / faculty / administrative person that was involved in orchestrating this amazing experience…In short this was an experience that topped any and all experiences in my personal, professional and spiritual journey on this Earth.  Thank you, again and again…This conference certainly took my breath away but rejuvenated me to take deeper, fuller and richer breaths.”

–Wassim Nadra, MD, Denver, NC

“I wanted to extend my sincere thanks and heartfelt love for what the conference and you offered me. The camaraderie, the spirit and the feeling of belonging left me inspired and wanting more…congratulations on orchestrating the whole celebration of the spirit of medicine while maintaining the sobriety and science of medicine so flawlessly. It truly was a fabulous conference.”

–Ami Mavani, MD, Bloomfield, MI

“The course in November truly changed my life and my thoughts of how to practice medicine. I have incorporated all the thoughts, ideas, and lessons into my daily life and practice.”

–A. David Lerner, MD, ABIHM, Sacramento, CA

“I just wanted to thank you for the awesome conference. It was certainly the best I’ve ever attended and added much enthusiasm and enjoyment to my practice…Thank you again.”

–Greg Putalik, MD, ABIHM, Harbor Springs, MI