Comprehensive Conference On Integrative Medicine
The Institute for Integrative Medicine (IFIM) announces its first annual conference and trade-show in Las Vegas this July 30-August 1, 2010. The top names in the integrative, holistic, and alternative medicine will gather at the Mandalay Bay Hotel an
Online, February 24, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Faculty and speakers include Mark Houston, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Vanderbilt Medical School, and Director of Hypertension Institute, James Forsythe, MD, Nationally recognized leader in integrative oncology and many more. David Corbin, host and star of Pass It On, author of Illuminate and Harnessing the Positive Power of Negative, will give a special presentation that will leave you standing on your seats.
The conference will present 7 modules including Integrative Cardiology, Oncology, Gut and Immunity, The Brain, Memory, Mood and Sleep Disorders, Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome, Anti-Aging, HGH, HRT And Menopause, and a Friday night kick-off party add to the excitement of IFIM's integrative medicine conference. Physicians may earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Chiropractors, Naturopaths, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nutritionists and many other practitioners will also receive CE credits. Additionally, The IFIM is launching a certification program to become Board certified in Integrative Medicine.
"The Summer conference draws novice and seasoned professionals alike across from the medical spectrum," said Dr. Steven Ross, President for the IFIM. He adds, "With the high caliber of presenters, comprehensive assessment and treatment protocols and new skills to learn, this is truly a conference the practitioner will want to attend."
The Institute for Integrative Medicine is dedicated to educating physicians and other health care professionals on the latest findings and emerging procedures in complementary, alternative and integrative (CAIM) medicine. The IFIM is a leader in integrative medicine; "our goals are to improve physician skills, knowledge and diagnostic procedures, business acumen as they relate to complementary and alternative medicine; to support integrative medicine research; and to develop awareness of alternative methods of medical treatment.", said Dr. Padilla, CEO of the IFIM.
"Integrative medicine treats the whole person, not simply the disease. It is quickly becoming mainstream medicine in the eyes of the public and the medical community," said Dr. James Padilla. A guiding principle within integrative medicine is to use therapies that have high-quality evidence to support them, in terms of treatment and prevention.
Practitioners can register by visiting www.TheIFIM.com.
If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Drs. Ross or Padilla, please contact them at 858-676-1166 or e-mail Dr. Ross at DrRoss@TheIFIM.com.