Energy Advanced Practice Module 2018 (APM)

• CME credit
• A step toward becoming an IFM Certified Practitioner
• Course materials: PDFs of all presentations as well as MP3 audio and MP4 video downloads
• Pre- and post-course webinars and PDFs of textbook chapters
• More than 18 hours of onsite lectures, Q&A sessions, and discussion (visit IFM.org/Energy for a full schedule of topics)
• Educator-hosted forum discussions
• Business and Clinical Strategies for Successful Practice Implementation
• Temporary access to over 200 downloadable clinician resources that can be accessed and used in practice immediately after the course (Intake forms, patient handouts, and assessment questionnaires)
• Healthful snacks and morning movement activities (in-person only)
• Networking opportunities
• Opportunities to ask additional questions on a post-conference private Facebook group moderated by IFM faculty

Clinical competencies to be mastered through the module:

• Define and understand the importance of energy regulation and mitochondrial function from a clinical perspective.
• Employ advanced approaches to history, physical examination, and laboratory assessments to improve the recognition of clinical syndromes related to mitochondrial function and energy regulation.
• Individualize functional treatment protocols to address mitochondrial dysfunction and increased demand for cellular energy.
• Identify common antecedents, triggers, and mediators underlying mitochondrial dysfunction and increased energy demand in clinical syndromes and map energy regulation issues to the Functional Medicine clinical matrix.
• Develop and apply a personalized approach to preparing for clinical encounters.
• Improve clinical outcomes through the intentional development of true therapeutic partnerships with patients.
• Recognize when to use or refer patients for physical medicine treatments and various electrical and mind-body modalities to address pain, improve energy regulation, support structural integrity, and tissue healing.
• Design and implement interventions to mitigate the effects of oxidative stress, inflammation, and structural changes on mitochondrial function.
• Apply functional “Clinical Considerations” to more effectively evaluate and personalize treatments for fatigue, chronic pain, depression, headaches, and neurodegenerative disorders.

The Nines
525 Southwest Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97204

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IFM Room Block Rate: $259
Cutoff for Special Room Rate: June 20, 2018 (subject to availability)

Rooms in the block are limited and may sell out prior to the cutoff date.

To make your reservation, book online or call 1.888.625.4988 and mention you are booking in the “IFM Hormone & Energy APMs” room block.

Benefits of Booking in IFM Block

IFM has negotiated very favorable rates which include these convenient services:

• Complimentary Internet in guest rooms and meeting rooms
• 24/7 access to the fitness center
• No resort fees

We only choose hotels who meet our standard for serving organic and gluten– and dairy–free offerings in their catering and room service menus and throughout the outlets in the hotel.

Hotel room rates for future IFM programs are determined by the total room nights booked at previous programs. You can help IFM secure excellent hotel locations and affordable room rates for future programs by booking your room through our room block.

AIRPORT AND PARKING Information

• Portland International Airport – PDX (13 miles)

• Day Valet: $20/day
• Overnight Valet: $40/day

• MAX light rail: $2.50 airport to The Nines
  
• TriMet buses, rail, and streetcar
  

Transportation information is provided for reference only and subject to change. For assistance or additional questions please click here or contact the hotel directly at 877.229.9995.

HEALTHY DINING

IFM knows how important it is to have healthy food options, and that many of our partners have special dietary needs. With that in mind, we have compiled a list of nearby restaurants serving Fresh Fare that can accommodate those needs.

The Institute for Functional Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

MD/DO: The Institute for Functional Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Osteopathic Association has approved IFM’s courses for Preventive Medicine certification within the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine.

NEW! ABIM MOC Points Available: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 16.25 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

DC: Northwestern Health Science University (NWHSU) provides continuing education credit for chiropractic physicians. IFM submitted an application to NWHSU who applied to all states, except Arizona, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. NWHSU submitted applications for 16.25 continuing education units (CEUs). For a complete list of states and approval hours, please contact IFM.

ND: Generally, naturopathic state licensing boards accept continuing education courses accredited through the ACCME. Please contact your state naturopathic board to inquire if CME credits from ACCME-accredited organizations are accepted.

Nursing Professional: For the purpose of re-certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), contact hours approved through ACCME can be used. Please contact your state nursing board to inquire if continuing education credits from ACCME-accredited organizations are accepted.

PA: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts all continuing education (CE) credits from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Please contact your state physician assistant board to inquire if continuing education credits from ACCME-accredited organizations are accepted.

RD: The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) approved this course for 16.0 Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs).

LAc: IFM is a continuing education provider (provider #0232) of the California Acupuncture Board (CAB).  An application was submitted to CAB for this course for 16.25 Category 1 hours. Per the Recertification Handbook of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental (NCCAOM), if a course is approved by a state acupuncture regulatory board, then it is eligible to submit with the re-certification application. Please contact your state acupuncture board to inquire if continuing education credits can be obtained from this course. Note: California acupuncturists must attend this course in full to receive CPEUs. Partial credit is not available.

Other: Please contact your healthcare licensing board to inquire if continuing education credits from ACCME-accredited organizations are recognized and accepted toward fulfilling your continuing education requirements.

*CME credits are subject to change

Addressing the Need for Practice Implementation Learning

In our recent study, Functional Medicine Practices, Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Trends, we uncovered a common need among practitioners for robust practice implementation training. In response, we have begun to enhance each of our Advanced Practice Modules (APMs) with additional content on translating the module into action. New presentations will explore topics ranging from clinical pearls to billing and coding compliance for insurance-based practices.

session title: Creating Dynamic, Organized, and Successful Clinical Operations and Patient Flow

Session Description: In this 90-minute interactive non-CME session, you’ll learn the importance of creating well-organized and dynamic clinical operations leading to successful patient flow in your office. Learn about challenges associated with many Functional Medicine practices as well as solutions that work around these obstacles and listen to a real-life case from a clinical operations and patient flow standpoint. The session will include an interactive workshop designed to help you identify challenge areas of your practice and solutions that will support your current practice’s efficiency, organization, and overall success. Wrap up with an engaging Q&A session with IFM faculty.

Session Objectives:

• Successfully locate the contents of the Energy APM Clinical and Business tools located on the IFM portal.
• Workshop the Practice Questionnaire to determine if your clinic is running as efficiently and organized as it could be.
• Learn more about common practice obstacles and solutions.
• Experience clinic flow and office efficiency through a real-life case tutorial.
• Ask questions and hear real-life clinical and business pearls from IFM faculty.

Program materials and CME certificates for both in-person and live-stream programs are delivered to you through your personal IFM online account. For this reason, you may not register multiple people or someone other than yourself. Registration at regular tuition will close 4:00 pm PDT, Friday, July 13, 2018. Late registration tuition includes a $300 processing fee. Late registration in-person at the conference (subject to space) will incur a $300 processing fee. No live-stream registrations will be taken after 4:00 pm PDT, Friday, July 13, 2018.

Live-Stream Participation Policy

Live participation July 15-17, 2018, is required for this IFM program. You must participate in the broadcast by logging in to your unique IFM account to receive CME credit and to fulfill IFM Certification Program requirements. Live-stream log-in information is unique and cannot be shared. Those who do not log in through their own IFM account during the live broadcast will be removed from the program and will not receive program materials, recordings, CME credit, or credit toward the IFM Certification Program.

in-person Participation Policy

You must check in and be present in person at the in-person program to receive CME credit and to fulfill IFM Certification Program requirements. Only registered attendees with name badges will be allowed in the conference room. Children and unregistered spouses may not attend the program or sponsored events.

In-Person Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing no later than July 5, 2018, to be eligible for a refund, less a $150 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after July 5 and before July 15, 2018, are eligible for a refund less a $300 late cancellation fee. Tuition is nontransferable. Failure to appear at the program with no prior written cancellation will result in complete forfeiture of tuition and the course will not count toward certification (nonrefundable, nontransferable, no exceptions).

Cancellation requests must be received in writing by email or fax: kenleeguss@ifm.org or 253.661.8310. IFM will reply with a written acknowledgement.

Live-Stream Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing no later than July 5, 2018, to be eligible for a refund less a $150 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after July 5 and before July 15, 2018, are eligible for a refund less a $300 late cancellation fee. Tuition is non-transferable. Failure to log in to the live-stream broadcast with no prior written cancellation will result in complete forfeiture of tuition and the course will not count toward certification (nonrefundable, nontransferable, no exceptions). Program materials are available only to participants. Just as is the case with in-person courses, participation is limited to the paid registrant. Log-in information is unique and cannot be shared.

Cancellation requests must be received in writing by email or fax: kenleeguss@ifm.org or 253.661.8310. IFM will reply with a written acknowledgement.

Switching Policy

Switching from the in-person event to the live-streaming option or from the live-streaming option to the in-person event will incur a $150 processing fee until July 5, 2018. Requests to switch made after July 5, 2018, will incur a $300 processing fee. Requests to switch must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm PST on Friday, July 13, 2018, in writing to kenleeguss@ifm.org or faxed to 253.661.8310. Switches can only be made from the in-person to live-stream format (or vice versa) for the program you are registered for.

My registration for the Energy Advanced Practice Module signifies that I have read and agreed to IFM’s cancellation policy found above. My participation in the IFM Program is not a substitute for any licensing requirements that may be applicable to me and does not independently authorize me to render care, prescribe regimens or prescribe medications or supplements. My activities in the health and wellness field remain subject to my education, qualifications and licensure.

Practitioners who register for the live stream of any APM receive the same benefits as in-person participants, including CME credit, audio and video recordings, PowerPoint materials, and completion of one step toward becoming an IFM Certified Practitioner (Note: You must log in to view the live broadcast with your unique access link to receive credit toward IFM Certification).

Additional information related to how to access live streams (including system requirements) can be found in our FAQ section.

DCs may or may not be eligible for CME through live stream. Please check with your state board.

IFM is proud to partner with our Corporate Leaders, Collaborators, and Program Sponsors, providing our practitioners with on-site (and virtual) access to a wide variety of products and services.

Corporate Leaders

Doctor’s Data
Genova Diagnostics
Metabolic Maintenance
Metagenics
Nordic Naturals
Ortho Molecular Products
Power2Practice
Pure Encapsulations
Thorne Research
Vital Nutrients
Wellness Pharmacy
Xymogen
ZRT Laboratory

Collaborators

Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
LivingMatrix
Kalish Institute of Functional Medicine

Additional Sponsors

Alletess Medical Laboratory
TA Sciences