Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, September 2017 (AFMCP)

Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Blvd
Dallas, TX 75207
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IFM Room Block Rate: $239
Cutoff for Special Room Rate:
Saturday, August 19, 2017 (subject to availability)

UPDATE: Cutoff temporarily extended. Less than 20 rooms left. First come, first serve.

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

To make your reservation, please book online or call 402.593.5072 and mention you are booking in the “IFM – RCD & AFMCP 2017 Sep” 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/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 Information and Parking

For directions to the hotel, parking information, and transportation options, please click here. For assistance or additional questions please contact the hotel directly at 214.651.1234.

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.

Corporate Leaders

Cleveland HeartLab
Doctor’s Data
Genova Diagnostics
Metabolic Maintenance
Metagenics
Ortho Molecular Products
Power2Practice
Pure Encapsulations
Vital Nutrients
Wellness Pharmacy
Xymogen
ZRT Laboratory

Collaborators

Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
LivingMatrix

Program Sponsors

Apex Energetics
Designs for Health
Lifestyle Matrix Resource Center
Vasolabs

Interested in sponsoring an IFM program? Please contact Sally Priest at sallypriest@ifm.org.

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

MDs & DOs: The Institute for Functional Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 34.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^_TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Osteopathic Association recognizes IFM’s CME Programs for CME credits in Preventive Medicine within the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine.

DCs: Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) provides continuing education credit for chiropractic physicians. An application has been submitted to NWHSU who applies to all states, except AZ, KY, OK, TN, and TX. Applications were submitted for 34.5 CEU hours. For a complete list of states and approval hours, please contact IFM.

NDs: Generally, programs that are accredited through the ACCME for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are approved by individual Naturopathic state licensing boards. Please contact your individual state board to inquire if CME credits from ACCME accredited organizations are accepted.

PAs: AAPA accepts all continuing education (CE) credits from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Nursing Professionals: For the purpose of re-certification with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), contact hours approved through ACCME can be used.

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts all continuing education credits from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

RDs: An application will be submitted to the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 34 CPEUs.

LAcs: IFM is a continuing education provider (provider #0232) of the California Acupuncture Board (CAB). An application has been submitted for 34.75 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 recertification application. Please contact your individual state board to inquire if continuing education credits can be obtained from this course.

Others: Please contact your state licensing board to inquire if CME credits from ACCME accredited organizations are accepted and can be obtained from this conference.

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’ve begun to enhance our AFMCPs and 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.

BUSINESS AND CLINICAL STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION

Optional Evening Session
The Business and Clinical Strategies for Successful Practice Implementation series is a set of 90-minute informational sessions, each of which outline the tools, laboratory testing, billing and coding, and legal considerations for implementing the Functional Medicine techniques discussed during the conference. Each session will include presentations by experts as well as a Q&A session that will allow practitioners to ask specific questions about billing, coding, and legal advice. These optional sessions will be offered in the evening of the third day of the AFMCP conference.

The series is specific to the content taught at IFM. Materials, tools, and resources used will correspond to theories, therapies, treatment modalities, and considerations specific to practitioners trained in IFM’s approach to Functional Medicine.

cancellation POLICY

Cancellations must be received in writing no later than September 1, 2017, to be eligible for a refund, less a $300 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after September 1 and before September 11, 2017, are eligible for a refund less a $600 late cancellation fee. Tuition is non-transferable. 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). Program materials are available only to onsite attendees.

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

In-Person Participation Policy

You must check in and be present in person 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.

registratioN POLICY

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. Online registration will close at 4:00 pm Pacific on Friday, September 8, 2017. After online registration closes, you may still register in person at the check-in desk (subject to space). Late registrations will incur a $300 processing fee.

My registration for Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) signifies that I have read and agreed to IFM’s cancellation policy found above. My participation in AFMCP 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.