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2020 Annual International Conference -Online Experience
Conference
Phoenix, AZ
AIC 2020: Advancements in Clinical Research and Innovative Practices in Functional Medicine
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, for the first time ever the 2020 AIC experience will be entirely online. AIC 2020 presents a carefully curated slate of the latest advances in research from across all of medicine and will also distill these findings into clinically actionable takeaways that practitioners can use in practice. IFM is excited to announce the dates for this re-envisioned AIC online experience: June 12-13, we invite you to learn and connect with your Functional Medicine colleagues in an interactive online format. Some of the features you can expect are below, with more information to follow soon:
- The same great content. The AIC online experience will provide the same level of rigorous content as the AIC in-person experience. Although the delivery of the content is different this year, this conference will provide the critically important clinical topics in a content-rich experience.
- We are developing innovative ways to create an engaging environment so you will be able to connect with your Functional Medicine colleagues as well as the panel of expert presenters. Interactive question and answer sessions and live chat options are among the many features we are developing.
- World class speakers on highly relevant topics:*
- Jeffrey Bland, PhD: Assessing Function: Tools, Targets, and Treatments
- Jason Fung, MD: A New Paradigm of Insulin Resistance
- Susan Prescott, MD, PhD: Dysbiotic Drift and the Modern Health Crisis
- Tracy Gaudet, MD: Transforming Health Care
- Lara Mangravite, PhD: Open Science, Smart Devices, and Tracking Health
- Satchidananda Panda, PhD: Why Timing Matters: Circadian Rhythms and Chronobiology
- Joe Pizzorno, ND: New Perspectives on the Exposome
- A minimum of 16.5 CME will be available to eligible participants.
- A new lower price. IFM will be offering AIC 2020 at the reduced price of $875. (If you already registered for AIC at a higher rate, visit this page for information about how to receive a refund for the difference in cost).
Join IFM for AIC 2020, the online experience, the largest and most influential annual gathering of Functional Medicine clinicians in the world.
*Note: Speakers are still subject to change.
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Additional Information
Registration and Cancellation Policies
Registration Policy
Program materials and CME certificates 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 PT on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Late registration is open 4:00 pm PT, Wednesday, June 10 – 4:00 pm PT, Thursday, June 11. Late registration tuition includes a $150 processing fee. No registrations will be taken after 4:00 pm PT, Thursday, June 11, 2020.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing no later than 4:00 pm PT on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, to be eligible for a full refund. Cancellations received after 4:00 pm PT, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 and before 8:00 am PT Thursday, June 11, 2020, are eligible for a refund less a $150 late cancellation fee. Tuition is non-transferable. Failure to log in to the broadcast with no prior written cancellation will result in complete forfeiture of tuition. 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 via email: Jenniferstroh@ifm.org. IFM will reply with a written acknowledgement.
*CME credits are subject to change
AIC Online Experience FAQ
Will I be charged a fee for switching to the new online experience?
- No, your current registration will automatically apply to the new format.
Can I receive a full refund if I cancel?
- Yes, you will receive a full refund if your cancellation is received in writing no later than 4:00 pm PT on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. See the full cancellation policy above for complete information.
How much of a refund can I expect to receive?
- The new tuition is a flat rate of $875. You will receive the difference between what you previously paid and the new rate.
When will I receive my refund?
- Please allow up to six weeks for your refund to be issued after your request is submitted.
Can I apply my refund to a different course?
- No, your tuition refund cannot be applied directly to another course.
Will I receive CME for attending the remote option?
- Yes, AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM will still be offered. At this time, we anticipate a minimum of 16.5 CME credits will be available.
Will the conference feature the same line up of speakers?
- We are working with our current presenters and will keep you apprised of any changes, should they occur.
Will there be live chat sessions?
- Yes, we will take advantage of technological tools to create networking opportunities.
Will there be an exhibit hall?
- Yes, we are working with our exhibitors to redesign an opportunity for you to connect with those companies.
What do I do about my hotel?
- All reservations booked in the IFM room block at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge have been cancelled. If you were planning to stay off property, please contact your hotel and plan accordingly.
What do I do about my airfare?
- If you were scheduled to fly to Phoenix, we encourage you to contact your airline and request a refund. Many airlines are offering refunds and/or no change fees.
Is IFM planning to cancel or change the format of other upcoming conferences?
- As of today, we are not making any changes to future conferences. Should anything change, we will let you know.
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